English Words Starting With D

• demodulate

  verbverb-transitiveC2
  /ˌdiːˈmɒdʒəleɪt/to extract or recover the original information-bearing signal from a modulated carrier wave.
• demodulation

  nounLow Frequency
  /ˌdiːˌmɒdjʊˈleɪʃn/The process of extracting an information-bearing signal from a modulated carrier wave.
• demogorgon

  nounLow
  /ˌdiːmə(ʊ)ˈɡɔːɡən/A terrifying, powerful, and often secret or primordial deity or demon from classical and Renaissance mythology.
• demographer

  nounLow
  /dɪˈmɒɡ.rə.fər/An expert who studies human populations, especially their size, structure, and distribution.
• demographic

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk/Relating to the statistical study of populations, especially their structure by age, sex, income, etc.
• demographic timebomb

  nounC1
  /ˌdem.əˌɡræf.ɪk ˈtaɪm bɒm/A future crisis predicted due to unfavourable population structure changes, especially an aging population and falling birth rate.
• demographics

  nounplural-nounC1
  /ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪks/The statistical characteristics of a human population, such as age, gender, income, education, and location.
• demography

  nounC1
  /dɪˈmɒɡrəfi/The study of human populations, particularly their size, structure, distribution, and changes over time due to births, deaths, and migration.
• demoiselle

  nounLow
  /ˌdemwɑːˈzel/A young woman; a young lady (often used in a formal or old-fashioned context). Also refers to a small, graceful crane species.
• demoiselle crane

  nounLow
  /ˌdemwɑːˈzel kreɪn/A small, elegant species of crane (Grus virgo) native to central Eurasia, characterized by its grey plumage, black head and neck, and long white plumes behind the eyes.
• demolish

  verbverb-transitiveB2
  /dɪˈmɒl.ɪʃ/To completely destroy a building or structure, typically in a planned, forceful way.
• demolition

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˌdem.əˈlɪʃ.ən/The act of completely destroying or tearing down a building or structure.
• demolition bomb

  nounLow
  /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃn bɒm/A powerful explosive weapon designed specifically to destroy large structures like buildings, bridges, or fortified positions.
• demolition derby

  nounC1
  /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃ(ə)n ˈdɑːbi/A motorsport event in which drivers compete by deliberately ramming their vehicles into each other, with the last running vehicle declared the winner.
• demolitions

  plural-nounC1
  /ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.ənz/The plural form of 'demolition', referring to multiple acts or instances of completely destroying buildings, structures, or other objects, typically in a deliberate, controlled, or systematic manner.
• demon

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈdiː.mən/An evil supernatural being or spirit; a malevolent force.
• demon star

  nounLow
  /ˈdiːmən ˌstɑː/A nickname for the star Algol (Beta Persei), a variable star in the constellation Perseus that periodically dims in brightness.
• demonetarize

  verbC2
  /ˌdiːˈmʌn.ɪ.ta.raɪz/To remove a currency from its status as legal tender or official money.
• demonetize

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /diːˈmʌnɪtaɪz/To strip a currency (or object) of its status as legal tender or medium of exchange.
• demoniac

  adjectivenounC2
  /dɪˈməʊnɪæk/Possessed by or characteristic of a demon or evil spirit; frenzied.

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