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EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionaryepisode
Definition
- : a usually brief unit of action in a dramatic or literary work: such as: the part of an ancient Greek tragedy between two choric songs: a developed situation that is integral to but separable from a continuous narrative : incident: one of a series of loosely connected stories or scenes: the part of a serial presented at one performance
- : an event that is distinctive and separate although part of a larger series
- : a digressive subdivision in a musical composition
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
affair circumstance event hap happening incident occasion occurrence thingExamples
- //It was a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work.
- //He tried to forget the whole embarrassing episode.
- //a painful episode from my childhood
- //Millions of people are expected to watch the show's final episode.
First Known Use
1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Greek epeisodion, from neuter of epeisodios coming in besides, from epi- + eisodios coming in, from eis into (akin to Greek en in) + hodos road, journey — more at inepisode
noun
Synonyms
- something that happens //I'm trying to forget the whole embarrassing episodeSynonyms
equator
Definition
- : the great circle of the celestial sphere whose plane is perpendicular to the axis of the earth
- : a great circle of the earth or a celestial body that is everywhere equally distant from the two poles and divides the surface into the northern and southern hemispheres
- : a circle or circular band dividing the surface of a body into two usually equal and symmetrical parts: equatorial plane //the equator of a dividing cell
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle English, from Medieval Latin aequator, literally, equalizer, from Latin aequareequatorial
Definition
- : of, relating to, or located at the equator or an equatoralso : being in the plane of the equator //a satellite in equatorial orbit: of, originating in, or suggesting the region around the geographic equator
- : being or having a support that includes two axles at right angles to each other with one parallel to the earth's axis of rotation //an equatorial telescope mount: extending in a direction essentially in the plane of a cyclic structure (as of cyclohexane) //equatorial hydrogens
— compare axial
Examples
- //a lush equatorial rain forest that is threatened by rampant development
First Known Use
1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1aequatorial
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
- being near the equator //a lush equatorial rain forest that is threatened by rampant developmentRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
eruption
Definition
- : an act, process, or instance of erupting: the breaking out of a rash on the skin or mucous membrane
- : a product of erupting (such as a skin rash)
Examples
- //a great eruption of glee as it suddenly dawned on her that she had won
- //the eruption of the volcano Krakatoa was one of the most violent in global history
First Known Use
1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1aeruption
noun
Synonyms
- a sudden intense expression of strong feeling //a great eruption of glee as it suddenly dawned on her that she had wonSynonyms
escalator
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- : a power-driven set of stairs arranged like an endless belt that ascend or descend continuously: an upward course suggestive of an escalator //… a never-stopping escalator of economic progress. — D. W. Brogan
- : an escalator clause or provision
adjective
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : providing for a periodic proportional upward or downward adjustment (as of prices or wages) //… an escalator arrangement tying the base pay … to living costs … — New York Times
History and Etymology
Noun
from Escalator, a trademarketching
Definition
- : the action or process of etching: the art of producing pictures or designs by printing from an etched metal plate
- : an etched design: an impression from an etched plate
First Known Use
1634, in the meaning defined at sense 1aetching
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- as in drawing, sketchSynonyms & Near Synonyms
verb
Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
present participle of etch
- to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface //the artist etched his landscape on a copper plateSynonymsRelated Words
- to produce a vivid impression of //in just a few pages the writer etched an unforgettable portrait of one of the more remarkable First LadiesSynonymsNear Antonyms
eucalyptus
Definition
- : any of a genus (Eucalyptus) of mostly Australian evergreen trees or rarely shrubs of the myrtle family that have rigid entire leaves and umbellate flowers and are widely cultivated for their gums, resins, oils, and woods
First Known Use
1801, in the meaning defined aboveepisode
Definition
- : a usually brief unit of action in a dramatic or literary work: such as: the part of an ancient Greek tragedy between two choric songs: a developed situation that is integral to but separable from a continuous narrative : incident: one of a series of loosely connected stories or scenes: the part of a serial presented at one performance
- : an event that is distinctive and separate although part of a larger series
- : a digressive subdivision in a musical composition
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
affair circumstance event hap happening incident occasion occurrence thingExamples
- //It was a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work.
- //He tried to forget the whole embarrassing episode.
- //a painful episode from my childhood
- //Millions of people are expected to watch the show's final episode.
First Known Use
1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Greek epeisodion, from neuter of epeisodios coming in besides, from epi- + eisodios coming in, from eis into (akin to Greek en in) + hodos road, journey — more at inepisode
noun
Synonyms
- something that happens //I'm trying to forget the whole embarrassing episodeSynonyms
equator
Definition
- : the great circle of the celestial sphere whose plane is perpendicular to the axis of the earth
- : a great circle of the earth or a celestial body that is everywhere equally distant from the two poles and divides the surface into the northern and southern hemispheres
- : a circle or circular band dividing the surface of a body into two usually equal and symmetrical parts: equatorial plane //the equator of a dividing cell
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle English, from Medieval Latin aequator, literally, equalizer, from Latin aequareequatorial
Definition
- : of, relating to, or located at the equator or an equatoralso : being in the plane of the equator //a satellite in equatorial orbit: of, originating in, or suggesting the region around the geographic equator
- : being or having a support that includes two axles at right angles to each other with one parallel to the earth's axis of rotation //an equatorial telescope mount: extending in a direction essentially in the plane of a cyclic structure (as of cyclohexane) //equatorial hydrogens
— compare axial
Examples
- //a lush equatorial rain forest that is threatened by rampant development
First Known Use
1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1aequatorial
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
- being near the equator //a lush equatorial rain forest that is threatened by rampant developmentRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
eruption
Definition
- : an act, process, or instance of erupting: the breaking out of a rash on the skin or mucous membrane
- : a product of erupting (such as a skin rash)
Examples
- //a great eruption of glee as it suddenly dawned on her that she had won
- //the eruption of the volcano Krakatoa was one of the most violent in global history
First Known Use
1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1aeruption
noun
Synonyms
- a sudden intense expression of strong feeling //a great eruption of glee as it suddenly dawned on her that she had wonSynonyms
escalator
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- : a power-driven set of stairs arranged like an endless belt that ascend or descend continuously: an upward course suggestive of an escalator //… a never-stopping escalator of economic progress. — D. W. Brogan
- : an escalator clause or provision
adjective
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : providing for a periodic proportional upward or downward adjustment (as of prices or wages) //… an escalator arrangement tying the base pay … to living costs … — New York Times
History and Etymology
Noun
from Escalator, a trademarketching
Definition
- : the action or process of etching: the art of producing pictures or designs by printing from an etched metal plate
- : an etched design: an impression from an etched plate
First Known Use
1634, in the meaning defined at sense 1aetching
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- as in drawing, sketchSynonyms & Near Synonyms
verb
Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
present participle of etch
- to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface //the artist etched his landscape on a copper plateSynonymsRelated Words
- to produce a vivid impression of //in just a few pages the writer etched an unforgettable portrait of one of the more remarkable First LadiesSynonymsNear Antonyms
eucalyptus
Definition
- : any of a genus (Eucalyptus) of mostly Australian evergreen trees or rarely shrubs of the myrtle family that have rigid entire leaves and umbellate flowers and are widely cultivated for their gums, resins, oils, and woods
First Known Use
1801, in the meaning defined aboveepisode
Definition
- : a usually brief unit of action in a dramatic or literary work: such as: the part of an ancient Greek tragedy between two choric songs: a developed situation that is integral to but separable from a continuous narrative : incident: one of a series of loosely connected stories or scenes: the part of a serial presented at one performance
- : an event that is distinctive and separate although part of a larger series
- : a digressive subdivision in a musical composition
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
affair circumstance event hap happening incident occasion occurrence thingExamples
- //It was a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work.
- //He tried to forget the whole embarrassing episode.
- //a painful episode from my childhood
- //Millions of people are expected to watch the show's final episode.
First Known Use
1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Greek epeisodion, from neuter of epeisodios coming in besides, from epi- + eisodios coming in, from eis into (akin to Greek en in) + hodos road, journey — more at inepisode
noun
Synonyms
- something that happens //I'm trying to forget the whole embarrassing episodeSynonyms
equator
Definition
- : the great circle of the celestial sphere whose plane is perpendicular to the axis of the earth
- : a great circle of the earth or a celestial body that is everywhere equally distant from the two poles and divides the surface into the northern and southern hemispheres
- : a circle or circular band dividing the surface of a body into two usually equal and symmetrical parts: equatorial plane //the equator of a dividing cell
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle English, from Medieval Latin aequator, literally, equalizer, from Latin aequareequatorial
Definition
- : of, relating to, or located at the equator or an equatoralso : being in the plane of the equator //a satellite in equatorial orbit: of, originating in, or suggesting the region around the geographic equator
- : being or having a support that includes two axles at right angles to each other with one parallel to the earth's axis of rotation //an equatorial telescope mount: extending in a direction essentially in the plane of a cyclic structure (as of cyclohexane) //equatorial hydrogens
— compare axial
Examples
- //a lush equatorial rain forest that is threatened by rampant development
First Known Use
1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1aequatorial
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
- being near the equator //a lush equatorial rain forest that is threatened by rampant developmentRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
eruption
Definition
- : an act, process, or instance of erupting: the breaking out of a rash on the skin or mucous membrane
- : a product of erupting (such as a skin rash)
Examples
- //a great eruption of glee as it suddenly dawned on her that she had won
- //the eruption of the volcano Krakatoa was one of the most violent in global history
First Known Use
1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1aeruption
noun
Synonyms
- a sudden intense expression of strong feeling //a great eruption of glee as it suddenly dawned on her that she had wonSynonyms
escalator
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- : a power-driven set of stairs arranged like an endless belt that ascend or descend continuously: an upward course suggestive of an escalator //… a never-stopping escalator of economic progress. — D. W. Brogan
- : an escalator clause or provision
adjective
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : providing for a periodic proportional upward or downward adjustment (as of prices or wages) //… an escalator arrangement tying the base pay … to living costs … — New York Times
History and Etymology
Noun
from Escalator, a trademarketching
Definition
- : the action or process of etching: the art of producing pictures or designs by printing from an etched metal plate
- : an etched design: an impression from an etched plate
First Known Use
1634, in the meaning defined at sense 1aetching
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- as in drawing, sketchSynonyms & Near Synonyms
verb
Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
present participle of etch
- to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface //the artist etched his landscape on a copper plateSynonymsRelated Words
- to produce a vivid impression of //in just a few pages the writer etched an unforgettable portrait of one of the more remarkable First LadiesSynonymsNear Antonyms
eucalyptus
Definition
- : any of a genus (Eucalyptus) of mostly Australian evergreen trees or rarely shrubs of the myrtle family that have rigid entire leaves and umbellate flowers and are widely cultivated for their gums, resins, oils, and woods
First Known Use
1801, in the meaning defined aboveepisode
Definition
- : a usually brief unit of action in a dramatic or literary work: such as: the part of an ancient Greek tragedy between two choric songs: a developed situation that is integral to but separable from a continuous narrative : incident: one of a series of loosely connected stories or scenes: the part of a serial presented at one performance
- : an event that is distinctive and separate although part of a larger series
- : a digressive subdivision in a musical composition
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
affair circumstance event hap happening incident occasion occurrence thingExamples
- //It was a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work.
- //He tried to forget the whole embarrassing episode.
- //a painful episode from my childhood
- //Millions of people are expected to watch the show's final episode.
First Known Use
1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Greek epeisodion, from neuter of epeisodios coming in besides, from epi- + eisodios coming in, from eis into (akin to Greek en in) + hodos road, journey — more at inepisode
noun
Synonyms
- something that happens //I'm trying to forget the whole embarrassing episodeSynonyms
equator
Definition
- : the great circle of the celestial sphere whose plane is perpendicular to the axis of the earth
- : a great circle of the earth or a celestial body that is everywhere equally distant from the two poles and divides the surface into the northern and southern hemispheres
- : a circle or circular band dividing the surface of a body into two usually equal and symmetrical parts: equatorial plane //the equator of a dividing cell
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle English, from Medieval Latin aequator, literally, equalizer, from Latin aequareequatorial
Definition
- : of, relating to, or located at the equator or an equatoralso : being in the plane of the equator //a satellite in equatorial orbit: of, originating in, or suggesting the region around the geographic equator
- : being or having a support that includes two axles at right angles to each other with one parallel to the earth's axis of rotation //an equatorial telescope mount: extending in a direction essentially in the plane of a cyclic structure (as of cyclohexane) //equatorial hydrogens
— compare axial
Examples
- //a lush equatorial rain forest that is threatened by rampant development
First Known Use
1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1aequatorial
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
- being near the equator //a lush equatorial rain forest that is threatened by rampant developmentRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
eruption
Definition
- : an act, process, or instance of erupting: the breaking out of a rash on the skin or mucous membrane
- : a product of erupting (such as a skin rash)
Examples
- //a great eruption of glee as it suddenly dawned on her that she had won
- //the eruption of the volcano Krakatoa was one of the most violent in global history
First Known Use
1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1aeruption
noun
Synonyms
- a sudden intense expression of strong feeling //a great eruption of glee as it suddenly dawned on her that she had wonSynonyms
escalator
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- : a power-driven set of stairs arranged like an endless belt that ascend or descend continuously: an upward course suggestive of an escalator //… a never-stopping escalator of economic progress. — D. W. Brogan
- : an escalator clause or provision
adjective
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : providing for a periodic proportional upward or downward adjustment (as of prices or wages) //… an escalator arrangement tying the base pay … to living costs … — New York Times
History and Etymology
Noun
from Escalator, a trademarketching
Definition
- : the action or process of etching: the art of producing pictures or designs by printing from an etched metal plate
- : an etched design: an impression from an etched plate
First Known Use
1634, in the meaning defined at sense 1aetching
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- as in drawing, sketchSynonyms & Near Synonyms
verb
Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
present participle of etch
- to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface //the artist etched his landscape on a copper plateSynonymsRelated Words
- to produce a vivid impression of //in just a few pages the writer etched an unforgettable portrait of one of the more remarkable First LadiesSynonymsNear Antonyms
eucalyptus
Definition
- : any of a genus (Eucalyptus) of mostly Australian evergreen trees or rarely shrubs of the myrtle family that have rigid entire leaves and umbellate flowers and are widely cultivated for their gums, resins, oils, and woods
First Known Use
1801, in the meaning defined above