Definition Dictionary

Small in extent or only just meeting a relevant threshold.

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

Following an established habit or usual practice.

A boundary or distinction that separates things.

A remark that attacks someone's character or reputation.

Of primary or fundamental importance.

An obvious or overused remark that adds little insight.

Following established practices or commonly accepted ideas.

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

To describe, outline, or mark something precisely.

Marked by serious moral corruption or wrongdoing.

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.

Soft, boggy ground; figuratively, a difficult situation from which escape is hard.

To summarize the main points of something.

Using cutting or mocking remarks, often through verbal irony.

Unusual, remarkable, or distinct from others.