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impetus
  • n  a force that moves something along
  • n  the act of applying force suddenly
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impiety
  • n  unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god
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impingement
  • n  influencing strongly
    they resented the impingement of American values on European culture
  • n  a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something
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impinging
  • n  the physical coming together of two or more things
  • v  impinge or infringe upon
  • v  advance beyond the usual limit
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impiousness
  • n  unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god
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implant
  • n  a prosthesis placed permanently in tissue
  • v  fix or set securely or deeply
    The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum
  • v  become attached to and embedded in the uterus
    The egg fertilized in vitro implanted in the uterus of the birth mother with no further complications
  • v  put firmly in the mind
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implantation
  • n  (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals
  • n  the act of planting or setting in the ground
  • n  a surgical procedure that places something in the human body
    the implantation of radioactive pellets in the prostate gland
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implement
  • n  instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
  • v  apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
    implement a procedure
  • v  ensure observance of laws and rules;
  • v  pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue
    He implemented a new economic plan
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implementation
  • n  the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order
    the agency was created for the implementation of the policy
  • n  the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect
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