Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z activative Of or pertaining to the grammatical case used to indicate a noun that is subject to a mental or metaphysical state that could hypothetically lead to an action. activator One who, or that which, activates. activatory That acts as an activator. active Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives. actively In an active manner. activeness The state or quality of being active. activewear Casual clothing that is comfortable to wear when exercising or partaking in sport; sportswear. activin A peptide that participates in the regulation of the menstrual cycle, cell proliferation, apoptosis, metabolism, and many other diverse functions. activism The practice of using action to achieve a result, such as political demonstration or a strike in support of or in opposition to an issue. activist One who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change. activistic Relating to the practice of activism or the behavior and beliefs of activists. activistly In an activist fashion. activital Relating to activity, especially (anthropology) the complex activities of human beings within a culture. activity The state or quality of being active; activeness. activization The act of activizing. activize To convert to activism. actiwatch A device, in the form of a wristwatch, that measures and records a patient's activity actless Without action or spirit; inactive; without acts actlessness Absence of an act; failure to act; inaction. actlike Resembling or characteristic of an act or performance. actobindin A dimeric polypeptide that can bind two molecules of actin actodigin A cardiotonic steroid, C₂₉H₄₄O₉ which is a synthetic isomer of digitoxigenin-glucoside with a modified lactone ring. actogram A graphical representation of the activity of an animal that has been isolated from environmental cues as to the time of day. actograph A device that records the movements of a sleeping person. actol silver lactate actometer A device that measures and records activity and rest. actometry The measurement of people's activity / rest cycles actomyosin A protein complex composed of actin and myosin, found in muscle fibers. acton A village in Burland and Acton parish, Cheshire East district, Cheshire (OS grid ref SJ6353). Actonel A trade name for the drug risedronic acid. Actonian Of or relating to the architect Samuel Acton; applied to a septennial prize awarded by the Royal Institution. actopaxin A focal adhesion protein that binds paxillin actophorin A protein that cuts actin filaments into monomers, found in Acanthamoeba. actophotometer A device that uses infrared light to monitor the activity of a caged laboratory animal actor Someone who institutes a legal suit; a plaintiff or complainant. actorfic A fanfic focusing on the imagined activities of a real actor or actors. actorial Relating to an actor, or one who performs an action. actorine An actress. actorish Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an actor or theatrical acting; like an actor. actorishly in an actorish manner actorishness The state or condition of being actorish. actorism The manner or habits of an actor. actorlike Like or resembling an actor actorly Pertaining or proper to an actor. actornaut A person who is claimed to be an astronaut, in the context of conspiracy theories that claim that some or all travel into outer space is faked. actorness Quality of being an actor (an agent performing an act). actorship The state or quality associated with being an actor. actorvist An actor who engages in political or social activism. actory Like, characteristic, or typical of an actor actoxumab A monoclonal antibody for preventing the recurrence of Clostridium difficile infection. actress A female who performs on the stage or in films. actressy Characteristic of an actress actrix A female plaintiff. actroid A form of android that can function as an actor or actress. actuability Capable of being acted or actuated upon. actual relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical actualism The belief that actuality and existence are co‐extensive: i.e., that only actual things exist, and merely possible things do not. actualist A proponent of actualism. actualistic Relating to action or the actual actualistically In an actualistic manner actuality The state of existing; existence. actualizability The quality of being actualizable. actualizable Able to be actualized. actualization Making actual or really existent. actualizational Of or relating to actualization. actualize To make real; to realize. actualized Having become actual; having been realized or made real. actualizer One who or that which actualizes. actually In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively. actualness The state or quality of being actual. actuals Documented historical results; things that have happened rather than things that are planned. actuarial Of or pertaining to actuaries. actuarially By actuarial principles. actuarian Synonym of actuarial. actuarily In the manner of, or using the methods of an actuary actuary Registrar, clerk. actuaryship The role or status of actuary. actuatable Able to be actuated actuate To activate, or to put into motion; to animate. actuation The act of putting into motion. actuator Something that actuates something else. actuatoric Relating to actuators or to actuatorics actuatorics The science and technology of actuators actuopaleontological Relating to actuopaleontology actuopaleontology actualistic paleontology actuopalynology The branch of palynology concerned with the study of modern-day pollens and spores, rather than with fossils. actuose Very active. actuosity Abundant activity. actuous active; acting to produce some effect acture Action. acturience impulsiveness actus A former Roman unit of length, equal to 120 Roman feet (about 35.5 m) actynopterigian Any fish of the class Actinopterygii Acuanite Synonym of Manichaean during the 4th century, when they were led by Acuan. acuariid Any nematode in the family Acuariidae. acuate Sharpened; sharp-pointed. acuation The act of sharpening. Acubens The primary component of the star system Alpha Cancri. acubi A minimalist South Korean fashion style that blends nostalgic Y2K elements with modern, subtle grunge. acufenometry The measurement of tinnitus Acuff A surname. acuition Synonym of acuation (“act of sharpening”). acuity Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc. aculeacin Any of a group of lipopeptide antibiotics aculear Of or relating to the aculeus aculeate Having a sting; sharp like a prickle. aculeated Having a sharp point; armed with prickles. aculeately In an aculeate manner. aculeatiside A particular steroid glycoside. aculeiform Like a prickle or thorn Aculeo A lake in Paine, Maipo, Chile, now dry. aculeolate Having small prickles or sharp points. aculeoside A particular steroid glycoside. aculeous Resembling or pertaining to a needle. aculeus A sharp spike or other projection growing on a plant, as in some brambles and roses. acultomancy divination using needles acultural Without, or irrespective of, culture (customs and habits). aculturality The quality of being acultural. aculturally In an acultural way. acumen Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination; acuity of mind. acuminate Tapering to a point; pointed. acuminately In an acuminate manner. acumination A sharpening; termination in a sharp point; a tapering point. acuminite A mineral composed of strontium, aluminium, fluorine, oxygen, and hydrogen. acuminolide A polycyclic macrolide, 5-hydroxy-4-[(2R,3aS,5aR,9aR,9bS)-3a-(hydroxymethyl)-6,6,9a-trimethyldodecahydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan-2-yl]-2(5H)-furanone isolated from the dinoflagellate Dinophysis acuminata acuminophenone A benzophenone derivative present in Rheedia acuminata acuminose Terminating in a flat, narrow end. acuminous Characterized by acumen; keen. acuminulate Somewhat or slightly acuminate. Acuna A surname from Spanish, an anglicization of Acuña acuphagia The ingestion or consumption of sharp objects. Acuphase Brand name for the drug zuclopenthixol acetate. acuphenometry The measurement of tinnitus. acupoint A specific point on the body where acupuncture or acupressure is applied. acupress To apply acupressure to. acupressure An alternative medicine technique, derived from acupuncture, in which physical pressure is applied to acupoints. acupressurist A therapist who performs acupressure. acupunctuate To pierce with a needle; to treat with acupuncture. acupunctuation A pricking with or as if with a needle; the practice of acupuncture. acupunctural Relating to acupuncture. acupuncturally In terms of or by means of acupuncture. acupuncturation Acupuncture acupuncturator An acupuncturist. acupuncture The insertion of needles into the (living) tissue of the body affecting the Qi or energy along energetic pathways of the body called meridians. This modality is traditionally used as a form of internal medical treating all disease and illnesses, in Western countries it is widely used for the purposes of pain relief. acupuncturist A healthcare professional who is qualified or professionally engaged in the practice of acupuncture. Acurenam A town in Centro Sur, Equatorial Guinea. acushla darling Acushnet A town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. acustimulation Electrical stimulation of an acupuncture point, typically to control nausea following chemotherapy acutance Edge contrast or sharpness in an image; also, a measure of this.