Definition Dictionary

Small in extent or only just meeting a relevant threshold.

A remark that attacks someone's character or reputation.

Marked by wild revelry and heavy drinking.

A reference point used to judge quality, performance, or change.

Of primary or fundamental importance.

An obvious or overused remark that adds little insight.

A concise collection of information about a subject.

Following established practices or commonly accepted ideas.

A standard or condition used to judge, select, or decide something.

Following an established habit or usual practice.

Required by fashion, convention, or accepted practice.

To describe, outline, or mark something precisely.

A boundary or distinction that separates things.

Marked by serious moral corruption or wrongdoing.

Depicting an imagined society marked by oppression or misery.

To express the essential features of something briefly.

A distinctive period marked by significant developments.

Suited to a celebration or marked by a cheerful, celebratory mood.

Marked by exaggerated language; in mathematics, relating to a hyperbola or certain related structures.

An oppressive burden or nightmare; also a nightmare figure in folklore.

The ease and speed with which an asset can be traded or converted to money without a substantial loss in value.

Careful noticing of a fact or event, or a comment based on what was noticed.

Marked by excessive, persistent attention or preoccupation.

To defeat or gain an advantage over someone through greater cleverness.