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 u The twenty-first letter of the English alphabet, called u and written in the Latin script. UAF University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. uakari Any of several arboreal monkeys, of the genus Cacajao, from the Amazon basin. uakitite An isometric mineral containing vanadium and nitrogen. Ualapue A census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. Uarbry A locality in the Warrumbungle council area, central New South Wales, Australia. uaru Uaru amphiacanthoides, a species of cichlid native to South America where it occurs in clear streams of the Amazon Basin. Uathach The daughter of Scáthach and later the lover of Cúchulainn (after a duel with Cochar Crufe). ubac The shady side of a mountain; in the northern hemisphere, this is typically the north-facing slope. Ubaid A prehistoric period of Mesopotamia, circa 6500 to 3800 BCE. Ubaidian Relating to the Ubaid period of prehistory. Ubalde A surname from Spanish Ubaldo A surname. Ubangi A river in Central Africa, the largest right-bank tributary of the Congo River. Ubangian Of or pertaining to a language family centred on the Central African Republic, including Sango. ubasute A supposed former custom of Japan, whereby an infirm or elderly relative was left in some desolate place to die. Ubavka A transliteration of the Macedonian female given name Убавка (Ubavka) Ubay A municipality and island of Bohol, Philippines. Ubben A surname from German. ube The purple yam, Dioscorea alata. Ubel A surname. ubenimex A particular protease inhibitor used in the treatment of some leukemias uber Super; high-level; high-ranking. uberblogger A prominent and/or prolific blogger. uberchef A very successful chef. uberchic Highly fashionable. ubercool The augmentative form of cool: very cool. uberculture Synonym of overculture. uberdork An extremely dorky or geekish person uberfan An extremely enthusiastic fan. uberfic A genre of alternate universe fan fiction which features archetypes of canon characters (including ancestors, descendants, and reincarnations) living in a different time, setting, or reality than that found in canon. Uberfication Synonym of Uberization. ubergeek A highly proficient geek. ubergeeky Extremely geeky. Uberification Synonym of Uberization. uberisation Non-Oxford British standard spelling of Uberization. uberise Non-Oxford British standard spelling of Uberize. uberization The transformation of an existing industry or economy with the help of computing platforms, especially mobile applications, and temporary employment schemes. uberize To introduce a platform to an existing market or industry that provides direct transactions between sellers and buyers, often using mobile technology. uberleft Synonym of far-left. uberly Significantly; very, very much; extremely. ubermodel A particularly successful supermodel. ubernerd An outstandingly nerdy nerd; a superlative nerd. ubernerdy Extremely nerdy. uberous Fruitful. uberousness The quality of being uberous. ubersexual A heterosexual male displaying confidence and concern for others. Ubersox A surname. Ubert A surname. Uberti A surname from Italian. uberty Fertile growth, abundance, fruitfulness; copiousness, plenty. uberveillance An omnipresent form of round-the-clock surveillance of people via widespread electronic devices, and especially computer chips embedded into human bodies. uberwealthy Very wealthy; rich. ubhayapada Using forms from both the active and middle voices. UBI An Afro-Asiatic language spoken in central Chad. ubicate To find and specify the location of (someone or something); to locate. ubication The condition or fact of being in, or occupying, a certain place or position; whereness, ubiety; also, a location. ubichromenol A polyisoprenoid derivative of chromenol ubicity whereabouts, location ubicomp Syllabic abbreviation of ubiquitous computing. ubidecarenone ubiquinone ubiety The state of existing in a specific point in space, thereness. ubihydroquinone ubiquinol Ubii A Germanic tribe dwelling on the east bank of the Rhine in the time of Julius Caesar, who formed an alliance with them in 55 BC in order to launch attacks across the river. ubiquarian Ubiquitous. ubiquicidin A cationic, synthetic antimicrobial peptide that binds preferentially with the anionic microbial cell membrane at the site of infection ubiquilin A protein that regulates protein degradation ubiquilinopathy Any disease caused by misfolding of ubiquilin ubiquinol A certain benzoquinol, the reduced product of ubiquinone, also called coenzyme Q₁₀. ubiquinone any of several isoprenyl quinones that have a role in cellular respiration ubiquism Ubiquitarianism; the belief that Christ's human form is present everywhere. ubiquit An organism found everywhere, or everywhere in a certain range. ubiquitarian Any of a group of Lutherans who held that the body of Christ was present everywhere at all times. ubiquitarianism The beliefs of the ubiquitarians; the belief that Christ's human form is present everywhere. ubiquitariness The quality or state of being ubiquitary, or ubiquitous. ubiquitary Ubiquitous. ubiquiter A microorganism that can be found in most types of environment. ubiquitin Any of a class of small protein, or polypeptide, present in the cells of all eukaryotes, that play a part in modifying and degrading proteins. ubiquitinable That can be ubiquitinated ubiquitinase Any enzyme that catalyzes a ubiquitination reaction ubiquitinate To modify a protein by attaching ubiquitin molecules. ubiquitinated Modified or degraded by the attachment of ubiquitin molecules. ubiquitination The modification of a protein by the covalent attachment of one or more ubiquitin molecules. ubiquitinized Synonym of ubiquitinated. ubiquitinome A proteome of ubiquitinated proteins ubiquitinoylation ubiquitination ubiquitinyl The state or process of a protein being covalently attached to ubiquitin. ubiquitinylate To ubiquitinate. ubiquitinylation Ubiquitination. ubiquitism The belief that the human nature of Christ is omnipresent. ubiquitist One who is always to be found (within a certain context). ubiquitome All the ubiquitins of an individual. ubiquitomic Relating to a ubiquitome ubiquitous Being everywhere at once: omnipresent. ubiquitously In a ubiquitous manner. ubiquitousness The state or property of being ubiquitous. ubiquity The state or quality of being, or appearing to be, everywhere at once; actual or perceived omnipresence. ubiquityl A ubiquitin moiety that is covalently bound to target proteins in the process of ubiquitination. ubiquitylase Any enzyme that catalyses the removal of a ubiquitin molecule from a protein. ubiquitylate ubiquitinate ubiquitylated ubiquitinated ubiquitylation ubiquitination ubisemiquinone The semiquinone derived from ubiquinone ubisindine An antiarrhythmic drug. ubistatin Any of a class of compounds that inhibit proteasome-dependent degradation of proteins by binding the ubiquitin chain. ublituximab A particular immunomodulator. UBO Universal Boxing Organization; an organization that arranges boxing championships. ubrogepant A drug for the acute treatment of migraine. UBS Union of Burma Ship. The designation of ships in the Burmese Navy. Ubud A town, a district of Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia. ubudehe A movement for combating poverty through projects involving community participation. ubuesque Reminiscent of Ubu Roi, an early absurdist play; absurdly grotesque. ubume A Japanese yokai that appears as a crone with a child in her arms, imploring the passer-by to hold her infant, then disappearing; the child then proves to be a heavy boulder. Ubuntard A user of the Ubuntu Linux operating system. Ubuntero A user of the Ubuntu operating system. ubuntu A Nguni Bantu ideology focusing on people's allegiances and relations with each other. ubuthi witchcraft (among the Xhosa people) Ubykh A member of a group of people who spoke the Ubykh language, inhabiting an area in what is today Sochi in Russia. Ubykhia The former political unit of the Ubykh people, or the region they governed, centered on modern Sochi, Russia. Ucalegon A neighbor whose house is on fire or has burned down. Ucayali A river in Peru, a major source of the Amazon. UCB Synonym of BSD (“Berkeley System Distribution”). Uccello A surname from Italian Uccle A municipality of Brussels, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium uce (chiefly among Samoan-Americans) Brother (a male comrade or friend). Similar in use to bro. Ucea A river, village, and commune of Brașov County, Romania. uchastok An administrative division of the Russian Empire and Russian SFSR. Uchatius A surname from German. Uchean Synonym of Yuchi (“a language”). Uchentein A village in Ariège department, Occitania, France. uchiage A party or banquet held in Japanese culture after a performance or sumo competition. Uchida A surname from Japanese. uchigake a kimarite in which the attacker pulls his opponent forward, hooks his opponent's leg with his own, and pulls him over backwards. uchigatana A kind of sword worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan. uchikake A formal kimono worn by brides. uchimuso A kimarite in which the attacker sweeps one of his opponent's legs up by hitting his inner thigh, then pulling him with the other hand. Uchina Okinawa, especially in the context of native Okinawan culture. Uchitel A surname from Ukrainian. Uchizy A commune in Saône-et-Loire department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. uchronia An idealized or fictional conception of a particular period of time, especially in the past. uchronian Pertaining to uchronia ("an idealized or fictional conception of a particular period of time, especially in the past"). uchronic Pertaining to uchronia; painting an idealized or semi-fictional view of the past. uchucchacuaite A mineral with the chemical formula (AgMnPb₃Sb₅S₁₂), often found in hydrothermal deposits. uck A river in East Sussex, England, which joins the Sussex Ouse. Uckange A commune of Moselle department, France. ucker A person who performs fellatio. uckers someone who is ugly, dirty, or unpleasant; usually a woman. Uckewallist One of a sect of strict Anabaptists whose tenets were essentially the same as those of the Mennonists, with the additional doctrine that Judas and the murderers of Christ were saved. uckfay A slightly less offensive variation of fuck. Uckfield A town and civil parish with a town council in Wealden district, East Sussex, England, on the River Uck (OS grid ref TQ4721). Ucko A surname.