English Words Starting With D

• dergue

  nounExtremely rare/Non-standard
  /dɜːɡ/Dergue is a surname of French origin, but as an English word, it does not exist in standard dictionaries. This appears to be a misspelling or a highly obscure/archaic term.
• deride

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /dɪˈraɪd/To laugh at someone or something in a way that shows contempt; to ridicule or mock.
• derision

  nounC1
  /dɪˈrɪʒ(ə)n/Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
• derivation

  nounC1
  /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃ(ə)n/the process by which something originates from something else; the origin or source of something.
• derivative

  adjectivenounC1/C2
  /dɪˈrɪv.ə.tɪv/Something that originates from or is based on another, more original source.
• derive

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /dɪˈraɪv/To obtain something from a specified source or origin.
• derived

  adjectiveverbC1
  /dɪˈraɪvd/Obtained, received, or originated from a specific source; not original or fundamental.
• derived curve

  nounC1+
  /dɪˈraɪvd kɜːv/A curve obtained by applying a mathematical operation or transformation to another curve.
• derived fossil

  nounLow
  /dɪˈraɪvd ˈfɒs.əl/A fossil formed when the original organic material is chemically replaced by minerals, or a fossil that has been transported from its original burial site.
• derived unit

  nounlow
  /dɪˈraɪvd ˈjuːnɪt/A unit of measurement defined in terms of one or more of the seven base units in a measurement system.
• derleth

  nounExtremely Rare
  /ˈdɜː.ləθ/A proper noun, specifically a surname of German origin, referring to an individual person, most notably the American writer and anthologist August Derleth.
• derm

  combining-formnounLow
  /dɜːm/An informal, clipped form of 'dermatologist' (a medical specialist in skin conditions) or occasionally 'dermatology'.
• derma

  nounLow
  /ˈdɜː.mə/The inner layer of the skin, below the epidermis; the true skin.
• dermabrasion

  nounLow
  /ˌdɜː.məˈbreɪ.ʒən/A cosmetic or medical procedure that removes the outer layers of skin using a rapidly rotating abrasive device.
• dermapteran

  adjectivenounVery Low
  /dəːˈmæptərən/An insect of the order Dermaptera, characterized by pincer-like cerci at the tip of the abdomen.
• dermatherm

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdɜː.mə.θɜːm/A brand name for a type of adhesive surgical dressing or thermometry device.
• dermatitis

  nounC1
  /ˌdɜː.məˈtaɪ.tɪs/Inflammation of the skin.
• dermatogen

  nounVery rare / Technical
  /dəːˈmatədʒ(ə)n/The outer layer of cells in a young plant embryo that develops into the epidermis.
• dermatoglyphics

  nounplural-nounC2
  /ˌdɜː.mə.təʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/The scientific study of the patterns of ridges on the skin of the fingers, palms, toes, and soles.
• dermatographia

  nounVery Rare
  /ˌdɜː.mə.təʊˈɡræf.i.ə/A skin condition where slight pressure or scratching causes raised, red lines or welts to appear on the skin.

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