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Today’s pangrams are ADAPTATION and ADOPTION.
ADAPTATION is defined as the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions). It is also defined as a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form. It is also defined as (physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light).
ADOPTION is defined as the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source. It is also defined as the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception. It is also defined as a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit).
ADAPT is defined as adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions. It is also defined as make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose.
ADDITION is defined as something added to what you already have. It is also defined as a component that is added to something to improve it. It is also defined as a quantity that is added. It is also defined as the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers. It is also defined as a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area. It is also defined as the act of adding one thing to another.
ADOPT is defined as put into dramatic form. It is also defined as take into one’s family. It is also defined as choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans. It is also defined as take up and practice as one’s own. It is also defined as take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect. It is also defined as take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities. It is also defined as take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one’s own.
ANNOTATION is defined as the act of adding notes. It is also defined as a comment or instruction (usually added).
ANOINT is defined as administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing. It is also defined as choose by or as if by divine intervention.
ANTI is defined as a person who is opposed (to an action or policy or practice etc.). It is also defined as not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.).
APPOINT is defined as create and charge with a task or function. It is also defined as assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to. It is also defined as furnish.
ATOP is defined as
ATTAIN is defined as reach a point in time, or a certain state or level. It is also defined as find unexpectedly. It is also defined as to gain with effort. It is also defined as reach a destination, either real or abstract.
DATA is defined as a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn.
DINT is defined as interchangeable with `means’ in the expression `by means of’.
DITTO is defined as a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated. It is also defined as repeat an action or statement.
DONATION is defined as act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity. It is also defined as a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause.
IDIOT is defined as a person of subnormal intelligence.
INAPT is defined as not elegant or graceful in expression.
INITIATION is defined as wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge. It is also defined as an act that sets in motion some course of events. It is also defined as the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new. It is also defined as a formal entry into an organization or position or office.
INTO is defined as To the inside of; within. It is used in a variety of applications..
INTONATION is defined as rise and fall of the voice pitch. It is also defined as the act of singing in a monotonous tone. It is also defined as singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong. It is also defined as the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations.
IOTA is defined as a tiny or scarcely detectable amount. It is also defined as the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet.
The word NATANT has no known definition.
NATION is defined as a politically organized body of people under a single government. It is also defined as the people who live in a nation or country. It is also defined as United States prohibitionist who raided saloons and destroyed bottles of liquor with a hatchet (1846-1911). It is also defined as a federation of tribes (especially Native American tribes).
NOTATION is defined as a technical system of symbols used to represent special things. It is also defined as a comment or instruction (usually added). It is also defined as the activity of representing something by a special system of marks or characters.
NOTION is defined as a vague idea in which some confidence is placed. It is also defined as an odd or fanciful or capricious idea. It is also defined as a general inclusive concept. It is also defined as (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items.
ONTO is defined as On the top of; upon..
OPTION is defined as the act of choosing or selecting. It is also defined as one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen. It is also defined as the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited.
PAINT is defined as a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating. It is also defined as makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks. It is also defined as (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court. It is also defined as apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil. It is also defined as apply paint to; coat with paint. It is also defined as make a painting. It is also defined as make a painting of.
The word PANDIT has no known definition.
PANT is defined as a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open. It is also defined as (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately. It is also defined as breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted. It is also defined as the noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine). It is also defined as utter while panting, as if out of breath.
PATINA is defined as a fine coating of oxide (produced by oxidation over a long period of time) on the surface of a metal (particularly copper). It is also defined as a gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling. It is also defined as an acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood).
PATIO is defined as usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence.
PINATA is defined as plaything consisting of a container filled with toys and candy; suspended from a height for blindfolded children to break with sticks.
PINOT is defined as any of several purple or white wine grapes used especially for Burgundies and champagnes.
PINPOINT is defined as locate exactly. It is also defined as a very small spot. It is also defined as a very brief moment. It is also defined as the sharp point of a pin.
PINT is defined as a United States dry unit equal to 0.5 quart or 33.6 cubic inches. It is also defined as a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters. It is also defined as a United States liquid unit equal to 16 fluid ounces; two pints equal one quart.
PINTO is defined as a spotted or calico horse or pony.
PIPIT is defined as a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country; has streaky brown plumage.
PITA is defined as usually small round bread that can open into a pocket for filling.
The word PITAPAT has no known definition.
PITON is defined as a metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold.
POINT is defined as be oriented. It is also defined as sail close to the wind. It is also defined as repair the joints of bricks. It is also defined as any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass. It is also defined as be a signal for or a symptom of. It is also defined as a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process. It is also defined as a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list. It is also defined as an outstanding characteristic. It is also defined as a V shape. It is also defined as a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs. It is also defined as the dot at the left of a decimal fraction. It is also defined as direct into a position for use. It is also defined as indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively. It is also defined as the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip. It is also defined as the gun muzzle’s direction. It is also defined as a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer. It is also defined as an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole. It is also defined as a wall socket. It is also defined as an instant of time. It is also defined as a very small circular shape. It is also defined as direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. It is also defined as give a point to. It is also defined as intend (something) to move towards a certain goal. It is also defined as a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations. It is also defined as a brief version of the essential meaning of something. It is also defined as a distinguishing or individuating characteristic. It is also defined as a geometric element that has position but no extension. It is also defined as a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch. It is also defined as a promontory extending out into a large body of water. It is also defined as a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect. It is also defined as be positionable in a specified manner. It is also defined as indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle. It is also defined as mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes. It is also defined as mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics. It is also defined as mark with diacritics. It is also defined as one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan. It is also defined as sharp end. It is also defined as the object of an activity. It is also defined as the precise location of something; a spatially limited location. It is also defined as the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest.
PONTOON is defined as a float supporting a seaplane. It is also defined as (nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge.
POTATO is defined as annual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous. It is also defined as an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland.
POTION is defined as a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage.
TAINT is defined as the state of being contaminated. It is also defined as contaminate with a disease or microorganism. It is also defined as place under suspicion or cast doubt upon.
TANNIN is defined as any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine.
TAPA is defined as a paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by pounding tapa bark. It is also defined as the thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry and Pipturus albidus.
TATTOO is defined as a design on the skin made by tattooing. It is also defined as a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters. It is also defined as stain (skin) with indelible color. It is also defined as the practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and staining.
TINT is defined as a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color. It is also defined as a dye for coloring the hair. It is also defined as a just detectable amount. It is also defined as color lightly.
TIPTOP is defined as of the highest quality. It is also defined as the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development. It is also defined as the extreme top or summit.
TITAN is defined as a person of exceptional importance and reputation. It is also defined as (Greek mythology) any of the primordial giant gods who ruled the Earth until overthrown by Zeus; the Titans were offspring of Uranus (Heaven) and Gaea (Earth). It is also defined as the largest of the satellites of Saturn; has a hazy nitrogen atmosphere.
TOAD is defined as any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species.
TOON is defined as a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence.
TOOT is defined as make a loud noise. It is also defined as revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party. It is also defined as a blast of a horn.
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