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Today’s pangrams are ANONYMITY and ANTIMONY.
ANONYMITY is defined as the state of being anonymous.
ANTIMONY is defined as a metallic element having four allotropic forms; used in a wide variety of alloys; found in stibnite.
AMINO is defined as the radical -NH2. It is also defined as pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia.
AMITY is defined as a cordial disposition. It is also defined as a state of friendship and cordiality.
AMMO is defined as projectiles to be fired from a gun.
AMMONIA is defined as a water solution of ammonia. It is also defined as a pungent gas compounded of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3).
AMNIO is defined as (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities.
ANATOMY is defined as the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals. It is also defined as alternative names for the body of a human being. It is also defined as a detailed analysis.
ANIMA is defined as (Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious.
ANIMATION is defined as the condition of living or the state of being alive. It is also defined as general activity and motion. It is also defined as quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous. It is also defined as the property of being able to survive and grow. It is also defined as the activity of giving vitality and vigour to something. It is also defined as the making of animated cartoons.
ANTONYM is defined as a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other.
ANTONYMY is defined as the semantic relation that holds between two words that can (in a given context) express opposite meanings.
ATOM is defined as (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything. It is also defined as (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element.
IMAM is defined as (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide.
IMITATION is defined as a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect. It is also defined as not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article. It is also defined as copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else. It is also defined as something copied or derived from an original. It is also defined as the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations.
INTIMATION is defined as a slight suggestion or vague understanding. It is also defined as an indirect suggestion.
MAIM is defined as injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation.
MAIN is defined as (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence. It is also defined as any very large body of (salt) water. It is also defined as most important element. It is also defined as a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage. It is also defined as of force; of the greatest possible intensity.
MAINTAIN is defined as maintain by writing regular records. It is also defined as have and exercise. It is also defined as state categorically. It is also defined as keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction. It is also defined as support against an opponent. It is also defined as state or assert. It is also defined as stick to correctly or closely. It is also defined as supply with necessities and support. It is also defined as cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean’. It is also defined as maintain for use and service.
MAMA is defined as informal terms for a mother. It is also defined as a name under which Ninkhursag was worshipped.
MAMMA is defined as milk-secreting organ of female mammals. It is also defined as informal terms for a mother.
MAMMON is defined as (New Testament) a personification of wealth and avarice as an evil spirit. It is also defined as wealth regarded as an evil influence.
MANIA is defined as a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently. It is also defined as an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action.
MANNA is defined as (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus. It is also defined as hardened sugary exudation of various trees.
MANTA is defined as extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned. It is also defined as a blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl.
MANY is defined as a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as’ or `too’ or `so’ or `that’; amounting to a large but indefinite number.
MAYO is defined as egg yolks and oil and vinegar.
MINI is defined as a very short skirt. It is also defined as used of women’s clothing; very short with hemline above the knee.
MINIM is defined as a musical note having the time value of half a whole note. It is also defined as a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 1/60th fluid dram or 0.059194 cubic centimeters. It is also defined as a United States liquid unit equal to 1/60 fluidram.
The word MINIMA has no known definition.
MINION is defined as a servile or fawning dependant.
MINT is defined as a candy that is flavored with a mint oil. It is also defined as (often followed by `of’) a large number or amount or extent. It is also defined as form by stamping, punching, or printing. It is also defined as any member of the mint family of plants. It is also defined as any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers. It is also defined as a plant where money is coined by authority of the government. It is also defined as as if new. It is also defined as the leaves of a mint plant used fresh or candied.
MINTY is defined as of the flavor of mint, particularly peppermint. It is also defined as relating to or suggestive of mint.
MITT is defined as the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb. It is also defined as the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball.
MOAN is defined as indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure. It is also defined as an utterance expressing pain or disapproval.
MOAT is defined as ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water.
MOMMA is defined as informal terms for a mother.
MOMMY is defined as informal terms for a mother.
MONO is defined as designating sound transmission or recording or reproduction over a single channel. It is also defined as an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing.
MONOMANIA is defined as a mania restricted to one thing or idea.
The word MONONYM has no known definition.
MONOTONY is defined as the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety. It is also defined as constancy of tone or pitch or inflection.
MOON is defined as United States religious leader (born in Korea) who founded the Unification Church in 1954; was found guilty of conspiracy to evade taxes (born in 1920). It is also defined as the light of the Moon. It is also defined as be idle in a listless or dreamy way. It is also defined as the period between successive new moons (29.531 days). It is also defined as have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake. It is also defined as any natural satellite of a planet. It is also defined as any object resembling a moon. It is also defined as expose one’s buttocks to. It is also defined as the natural satellite of the Earth.
MOONY is defined as lighted by moonlight. It is also defined as dreamy in mood or nature.
MOOT is defined as think about carefully; weigh. It is also defined as open to argument or debate. It is also defined as a hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise. It is also defined as of no legal significance (as having been previously decided).
MOTION is defined as the act of changing location from one place to another. It is also defined as show, express or direct through movement. It is also defined as an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object. It is also defined as a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something. It is also defined as a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote. It is also defined as the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals. It is also defined as a change of position that does not entail a change of location. It is also defined as a state of change.
MOTTO is defined as a favorite saying of a sect or political group.
MYNA is defined as tropical Asian starlings.
NOMINATION is defined as an address (usually at a political convention) proposing the name of a candidate to run for election. It is also defined as the act of officially naming a candidate. It is also defined as the condition of having been proposed as a suitable candidate for appointment or election.
OMIT is defined as leave undone or leave out. It is also defined as prevent from being included or considered or accepted.
OTTOMAN is defined as the Turkish dynasty that ruled the Ottoman Empire from the 13th century to its dissolution after World War I. It is also defined as a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person. It is also defined as a Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I). It is also defined as thick cushion used as a seat. It is also defined as of or relating to the Ottoman Empire or its people or its culture.
The word TATAMI has no known definition.
TOMATO is defined as native to South America; widely cultivated in many varieties. It is also defined as mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable.
TOMTIT is defined as widely distributed European titmouse with bright cobalt blue wings and tail and crown of the head.
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