Words Starting with T

Explore 147 words beginning with the letter T. Each entry includes definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences.

Tabula Rasa

/ˈtæb.jʊ.lə ˈrɑː.sə/

The idea of a clean slate or a fresh start, often used in philosophy and psychology to refer to the ...

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Tacit

/ˈtæsɪt/

Understood or implied without being stated.

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Taciturn

/ˈtæsɪˌtɜrn/

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

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Taciturnity

/ˌtæsɪˈtɜrnɪti/

the state or quality of being taciturn; quietness or reservedness in speech.

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Tactful

ˈtæktfəl

Having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others.

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Taille

/tɑ.j/

size or measurement, especially of a person’s body

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Talisman

/ˈtælɪzmən/

An object, typically inscribed with symbols or text, believed to have magical powers and able to bri...

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Talismanic

/ˌtælɪsˈmænɪk/

Having the qualities of a talisman; having magical or protective significance.

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Tangential

/tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

related to or along a tangent; diverging from the main point; incidental or peripheral.

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Tantalize

/ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

to tease or torment with the sight or promise of something unobtainable

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Tantalizing

/ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Having a quality that arouses desire or expectation for something unattainable or just out of reach.

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Tantamount

/ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/

Equivalent in value, significance, or effect; essentially the same as.

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Tantivy

/tænˈtɪvi/

A swift gallop or a rush; a loud call used in hunting.

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Tape

teɪp

A long, thin strip of material, often adhesive on one side, used for joining or sealing things toget...

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Tartuffe

/tɑːrˈtʊf/

A character in Molière's play of the same name, representing hypocrisy and deceit; often used to des...

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Tascabilious

/tæs.kəˈbɪl.i.əs/

Pertaining to something that is portable or can be carried easily.

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Tatterdemalion

/ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

A person in ragged clothing; a ragamuffin.

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Tautology

/tɔːˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

A phrase or expression in which the same thing is said twice in different words, often considered to...

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Tawdry

/ˈtɔːdri/

Showy but cheap and of poor quality; gaudy.

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Taxidermy

/ˈtæksɪˌdɜrmi/

The art or practice of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display or study.

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Tedious

/ˈtiːdiəs/

too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous

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Temerarious

/ˌtɛm.əˈrɛr.i.əs/

recklessly bold or rash; taking unnecessary risks

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Temerity

/təˈmɛr.ɪ.ti/

excessive confidence or boldness; audacity

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Tempestuous

/tɛmˈpɛstʃuəs/

characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion; stormy

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Temporal

/ˈtɛmpərəl/

Relating to time; limited by time.

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Temporalities

/tɛmpəˈrælətiːz/

The quality or state of being temporal; a concept that refers to time or temporal existence.

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Temporality

/tɛmpəˈræl.ɪ.ti/

The state of existing within or having some relation to time.

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Temporary

/ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/

lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

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Temporary Cessation

ˈtɛmpərɛri sɪˈseɪʃən

A brief period during which something is stopped or interrupted.

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Tenacity

/təˈnæs.ɪ.ti/

The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.

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Tenacity

tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

韧性

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Tender-Hearted

/ˈtɛndər ˈhɑːrtɪd/

Having a kind, gentle, and sympathetic nature; compassionate.

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Tenebrous

/ˈtɛn.ə.brəs/

dark, shadowy, or obscure; often used to describe a gloomy or mysterious atmosphere.

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Tentative

/ˈtɛntətɪv/

not fully worked out, concluded, or agreed on; temporary or subject to change.

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Tenuous

/ˈtɛnjuəs/

Very weak or slight; having little substance or strength.

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Teratoid

/ˈtɛr.ə.tɔɪd/

Resembling a monster or abnormal growth; often used in a medical context referring to teratomas or t...

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Tergiversate

/ˌtɜːrˈdʒɪvərˌseɪt/

to be deliberately ambiguous or evasive in order to mislead or avoid commitment

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Tergiversation

/ˌtɜːr.dʒɪ.vɚˈseɪ.ʃən/

the act of deliberately evasive or ambiguous behavior; the act of avoiding a straightforward answer ...

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Terminate

ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt

To bring something to an end or halt; to stop something from continuing.

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Terminus

/ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

The end of a transportation route or the final destination.

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Ternion

/ˈtɜrnɪən/

A group of three; a trio.

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Terpsichorean

/ˌtɜːrp.sɪˈkɔːr.i.ən/

relating to dance; of or pertaining to dancing

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Terrestrial

/təˈrɛstrɪəl/

relating to the earth or land; occurring on or inhabiting the earth

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Terrifically

/təˈrɪfɪkli/

In a terrific manner; very well or greatly.

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Terse

/tɜːrs/

brief and to the point; effectively concise

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Terseness

/ˈtɜːrsnəs/

the quality or state of being terse; succinctness or briefness in expression.

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Tertiary

/ˈtɜːrʃiˌɛri/

third in order, rank, or importance

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Tessellate

/ˈtɛs.ə.leɪt/

To create a pattern of shapes that fit together without any gaps or overlaps.

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Tessellation

/ˌtɛs.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

A pattern made of one or more geometric shapes that fit together without any gaps or overlaps.

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Tesseract

/ˈtɛsəˌrækt/

A four-dimensional geometric shape that is an extension of a cube into the fourth dimension.

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Test

/tɛst/

a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.

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Tether

/ˈtɛð.ər/

A rope, chain, or similar restraint for holding something in place

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Thalassic

/θəˈlæs.ɪk/

relating to the sea or ocean; marine

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Thank You

/θæŋk juː/

A polite expression of gratitude.

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The

/ðə/

Used to refer to a specific or particular noun that is known to the reader or listener.

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The

Used to specify a particular noun that is known to the reader or listener.

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Theocracy

/θiˈɒkrəsi/

A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.

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Theologian

/θiˈɒl.ə.dʒən/

A person who engages in the study of theology, which is the study of the nature of God and religious...

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Theophany

/θiˈɑːfəni/

A visible manifestation of a deity to a human being.

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Theory

/ˈθɪəri/

A set of principles on which the practice of an activity is based or an idea to explain something, e...

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Theosophy

/θiˈɒsəfi/

A religious philosophy that seeks to understand the nature of divinity and the universe through the ...

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Therapeutic

/ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/

Relating to the healing of diseases or disorders; therapeutic.

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Thesaurus

/θɪˈsɔːrəs/

A book or database that provides synonyms and sometimes antonyms for words.

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Thespian

/ˈθɛs.pi.ən/

An actor or actress, especially a member of the theater.

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Theurgy

/θjuːərdʒi/

a practice of rituals intended to invoke the presence of divine powers or deities, often associated ...

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This

/ðɪs/

Used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced.

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Thought

θɔt

The process of thinking, especially as a cognitive activity.

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Threnody

/ˈθrɛnədi/

a song of lamentation for the dead; a funeral song.

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Thuds

/θʌdz/

A dull sound made when something heavy falls or hits a surface.

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Time Allocation

taɪm ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

The process of distributing available time for various tasks or activities.

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Time Constrainting

taɪm kənˈstreɪntɪŋ

The practice or state of limiting the time available for a task or activity.

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Time Constraints

taɪm kənˈstreɪnts

Limits or restrictions on the duration available to complete a task or project.

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Timorous

/ˈtɪm.ər.əs/

showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence.

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Tincture

/ˈtɪŋk.tʃər/

A solution of a medicinal substance in alcohol.

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Tinctured

/ˈtɪŋk.tʃərd/

having a slight amount of a particular color or quality; tinged

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Tincturing

/ˈtɪŋk.tʃər.ɪŋ/

The process of extracting the essence of a plant or herb by soaking it in alcohol or another solvent...

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Tintinnabulation

/ˌtɪn.tɪ.næ.bjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

the ringing or sound of bells

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Tirade

/taɪˈreɪd/

A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.

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Titular

/ˈtɪtʃələr/

describing something that has a title but is not actively involved or significant; often used in ref...

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Tmesis

/ˈtmēsɪs/

The separation of parts of a compound word by an intervening word or words.

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To

Used to indicate direction, place, or position.

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Toady

/ˈtoʊ.di/

a person who flatters or ingratiates themselves to someone more powerful or influential; a sycophant...

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Toben

/ˈtoːbən/

sich wild und ausgelassen verhalten; toben; sich körperlich betätigen

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Tome

/ˈtoʊm/

A large, heavy book, often one that is scholarly or literary in nature.

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Tonality

/təˈnælɪti/

The character or quality of a sound, specifically the tone or pitches used in music or speech.

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Torben

/ˈtɔʁbən/

Ein männlicher Vorname, der in Deutschland und Skandinavien verbreitet ist.

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Torpid

/ˈtɔː.pɪd/

in a state of inactivity or lethargy

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Torpor

/ˈtɔːrpər/

A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.

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Torrid

/ˈtɒr.ɪd/

very hot and dry; characterized by intense heat or passion

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Tousled

/ˈtaʊsəld/

In a state of disarray; messy or untidy, especially referring to hair.

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Tractable

/ˈtræktəbl/

easily managed or controlled

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Trading

ˈtreɪdɪŋ

The action of buying and selling goods and services.

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Tranquil

/ˈtræŋkwɪl/

Free from disturbance; calm.

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Tranquility

træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti

The state of being calm and peaceful; a quietness that brings relaxation and freedom from disturbanc...

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Tranquillity

/træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

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Transcendence

/trænˈsɛndəns/

The state of going beyond ordinary limits; surpassing, exceeding.

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Transcendent

/trænˈsɛndənt/

going beyond ordinary limits; surpassing; exceeding.

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Transcendental

/ˌtrænsˌsɛnˈdɛn.təl/

Relating to a spiritual or non-physical realm; often used in philosophy to describe knowledge that g...

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Transcendentalism

/ˌtræn.sɛnˈdɛn.təl.ɪ.zəm/

A philosophical movement that emphasizes the inherent goodness of people and nature, and the belief ...

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Transfix

/trænsˈfɪks/

To pierce something with a sharp instrument; to hold someone or something in place or to render moti...

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