English Words Starting With N

• neel point

  nounC2
  /neɪˈɛl ˌpɔɪnt/The specific temperature below which a paramagnetic material becomes antiferromagnetic.
• neem

  nounLow
  /niːm/The name of a large, tropical evergreen tree, Azadirachta indica, native to the Indian subcontinent, known for its bitter leaves and seeds which have medicinal, pesticidal, and cosmetic properties.
• neenah

  nounVery Low
  /ˈniːnə/A city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin; also refers to a type of high-quality writing paper.
• neencephalon

  nounVery Rare
  /ˌniːɛnˈsɛfəlɒn/The newer, more recently evolved part of the brain, particularly the cerebrum and its structures, responsible for higher functions.
• neep

  nounVery low
  /niːp/A regional British (chiefly Scottish) term for a turnip or, more specifically, the yellow-fleshed swede/rutabaga.
• neet

  acronymnounLow to Medium (Specialised term)
  /niːt/A young person who is not in employment, education, or training (an acronym).
• nef

  nounRare/Obsolescent
  /nɛf/An elaborate ornamental table ornament or container, especially in the shape of a ship.
• nefertem

  nounVery Low
  /ˈnɛfətɛm/The proper name of the ancient Egyptian god of the morning sun, healing, perfumes, and the lotus blossom.
• nefertiti

  nounLow
  /ˌnɛfəˈtiːti/The name of a queen of ancient Egypt, famous for her beauty.
• nefud desert

  nounLow
  /nɪˈfuːd ˈdɛzət/A large desert region in northern Saudi Arabia, characterized by red sand dunes.
• neg

  abbreviationnounverb-transitiveLow
  /nɛɡ/To make a slightly insulting or undermining remark to someone, often as part of a flirtatious strategy or to undermine their confidence.
• negate

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /nɪˈɡeɪt/To deny the truth or existence of something; to make ineffective or nullify.
• negation

  nounB2
  /nɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/The act or instance of denying, refusing, or nullifying something; a statement that something is not true or does not exist.
• negative

  adjectiveadverbinterjectionnounverbverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv/Expressing denial, refusal, or opposition; characterized by the absence, lack, or opposite of something positive.
• negative amortization

  nounlow
  /ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv əˌmɔː.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/A financial arrangement where scheduled loan payments are insufficient to cover the interest due, causing the unpaid interest to be added to the principal balance of the loan.
• negative catalyst

  nounC2
  /ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/A substance or agent that decreases the rate of a chemical reaction.
• negative electricity

  nounC2
  /ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv ɪˌlekˈtrɪs.ə.ti/The electrical state of an object with an excess of electrons, characterized by a negative charge relative to a reference point (usually earth).
• negative equity

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌneɡətɪv ˈekwɪti/A financial situation where the value of an asset (especially property) is less than the outstanding balance on the loan secured against it.
• negative feedback

  nounB2
  /ˈnɛɡətɪv ˈfiːdbæk/A critical response or information about faults, mistakes, or problems in performance or behaviour.
• negative flag

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv flæɡ/A metaphorical sign, indicator, or pattern of behaviour that suggests a potential problem, danger, undesirable trait, or reason for caution, especially in relationships or personal assessments.

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