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asterisk
/ˈæ stə rɪsk/
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a star-shaped character * used in printing
asterisk meaning(s)
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- (n) a star-shaped character * used in printing
- (v) mark with an asterisk
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- The recommended procedure is to read each footnote as its asterisk, dagger or double asterisk appears.
- There is a rather large asterisk on the new data, however, the result of an ongoing effort to more narrowly define who is actually considered homeless.
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asterisked
marked with an asterisk
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asterism
/ˈæs tə rɪ zəm/
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(mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some…
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asterismal
relating to asterisms or constellations
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astern
/əs ˈtɜrn/
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stern foremost or backward
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asternal
not connected to the sternum or breastbone
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asteroid
/ˈæ stə ˌrɔ ɪd/
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any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal…
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asteroid belt
the region of interplanetary space between Mars and Jupiter where most…
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asteroidal
of or relating to or resembling an asteroid
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asteroidea
sea stars
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asterope
(Greek mythology) one of the 7 Pleiades
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asthenia
/æs ˈθi njə/
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an abnormal loss of strength
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asthenic
/æs ˈθɛ nɪk/
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lacking strength or vigor
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asthenic type
slender, weak, and lightweight
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asthenopia
a tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an…
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asthenosphere
the lower layer of the crust
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astheny
an abnormal loss of strength
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asthma
/ˈæz mə/
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respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
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asthma attack
respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
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asthmatic
/æz ˈmæ tɪk/
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a person suffering from asthma
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astigmatic
/ˌæs tɪɡ ˈmæ tɪk/
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of or relating to a defect in the eye or in a lens caused by…
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astigmatism
/ə ˈstɪɡ mə ˌtɪ zəm/
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(ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from…
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astigmia
(ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation…
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astilbe
any plant of the genus Astilbe having compound leaves and showy panicles of tiny…