laconic
EnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryEnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryExamples
- //the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle English continuacioun, borrowed from Anglo-French continuacion, borrowed from Latin continuātiōn-, continuātiō, from continuāre "to make continuous, continue" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal actioncontinuation
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
- uninterrupted or lasting existence //the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much supportSynonymsRelated WordsNear Antonyms
contortion
noun
Synonyms
- the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition //the comedian is renowned for his seemingly endless variety of facial contortionsRelated Words
convertible
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- : capable of being converted //a bond convertible to 12 shares of common stock
- : having a top that may be lowered or removed //convertible coupe
noun
plural convertibles
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : something convertibleespecially : a convertible automobile
— compare roadster sense 1a
Examples
Adjective
- //The bonds are convertible into stock.
convertible
noun
Synonyms
- as in wagon, SUVSynonyms & Near Synonymsfastback hardtop hatchback notchback ragtop sports car sport-utility vehicle station wagon SUV town car wagon woody (or woodie)auto automobile bus car horseless carriage machine motor motorcar motor vehiclean aria-hidden='true'>, finish stoppage surcease terminationExamples
- //the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
First Known Use14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and EtymologyMiddle English continuacioun, borrowed from Anglo-French continuacion, borrowed from Latin continuātiōn-, continuātiō, from continuāre "to make continuous, continue" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal actioncontinuationnounSynonyms & Antonyms
- uninterrupted or lasting existence //the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much supportSynonymsRelated WordsNear Antonyms
contortionnounSynonyms
- the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition //the comedian is renowned for his seemingly endless variety of facial contortionsRelated Words
convertibleDefinition (Entry 1 of 2)
- : capable of being converted //a bond convertible to 12 shares of common stock
- : having a top that may be lowered or removed //convertible coupe
nounplural convertiblesDefinition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : something convertibleespecially : a convertible automobile
— compare roadster sense 1a
ExamplesAdjective- //The bonds are convertible into stock.
convertiblenounSynonyms
- as in wagon, SUVSynonyms & Near Synonymsfastback hardtop hatchback notchback ragtop sports car sport-utility vehicle station wagon SUV town car wagon woody (or woodie)
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