ametabolic
- a undergoing slight or no metamorphosis
- s undergoing no (or only slight) metamorphosis
amethyst
- n a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
- s of a moderate purple color
ametropic
- a of or relating to an abnormal condition of the eye in which visual images are not in focus on the retina
amharic
- n the dominant and official language of Ethiopia; a Semitic language much influenced by the Cushitic language with which Amhara have been in close contact
- a related to or characteristic of or written in Amharic
amiable
- s disposed to please
an amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin"- Hal Hinson - s diffusing warmth and friendliness
an amiable gathering
amidship
- s located in the middle part of a ship or aircraft
- r at or near or toward the center of a ship
in the late 19th century, engines were placed in front, amidships, and at the rear - r at or near or toward the middle
aminic
- a pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia
amino
- n the radical -NH2
- a pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia
amiss
- s not functioning properly
something is amiss - r away from the correct or expected course
something went badly amiss in the preparations - r in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner
if you think him guilty you judge amiss
he spoke amiss
no one took it amiss when she spoke frankly - r in an imperfect or faulty way
Miss Bennet would not play at all amiss if she practiced more"- Jane Austen
ammino
- a pertaining to or characteristic of an ammine (an inorganic coordination compound of ammonia and a metallic salt)