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Today’s pangram is ACTUALITY.
ACTUALITY is defined as the state of actually existing objectively.
ACTUAL is defined as being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something. It is also defined as presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible. It is also defined as existing in act or fact. It is also defined as being or existing at the present moment. It is also defined as taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated.
ACTUALLY is defined as in actual fact. It is also defined as used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly.
ACUITY is defined as sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart). It is also defined as a quick and penetrating intelligence.
The word ALIT has no known definition.
ATILT is defined as departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal.
ATTIC is defined as informal terms for a human head. It is also defined as floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage. It is also defined as the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia. It is also defined as (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof. It is also defined as of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times.
The word CACTI has no known definition.
CATALYTIC is defined as relating to or causing or involving catalysis.
CATALYTICALLY is defined as by catalytic action; in a catalytic manner.
CATCALL is defined as a cry expressing disapproval. It is also defined as utter catcalls at.
CATTAIL is defined as tall erect herbs with sword-shaped leaves; cosmopolitan in fresh and salt marshes.
The word CATTILY has no known definition.
CATTY is defined as any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams). It is also defined as marked by or arising from malice.
CITY is defined as people living in a large densely populated municipality. It is also defined as a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts. It is also defined as an incorporated administrative district established by state charter.
CULT is defined as an interest followed with exaggerated zeal. It is also defined as a system of religious beliefs and rituals. It is also defined as a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false. It is also defined as followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices. It is also defined as followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader.
The word CULTIC has no known definition.
ILLICIT is defined as contrary to or forbidden by law. It is also defined as contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention.
ILLICITLY is defined as in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom. It is also defined as in an illegal manner.
ITALIC is defined as a branch of the Indo-European languages of which Latin is the chief representative. It is also defined as a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right. It is also defined as a typeface with letters slanting upward to the right. It is also defined as characterized by slanting characters. It is also defined as of or relating to the Italic languages.
The word ITTY has no known definition.
LACTIC is defined as of or relating to or obtained from milk (especially sour milk or whey).
LAITY is defined as in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy.
LICIT is defined as authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law. It is also defined as sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality.
LICITLY is defined as in a manner acceptable to common custom.
LILT is defined as a jaunty rhythm in music. It is also defined as articulate in a very careful and rhythmic way.
TACIT is defined as implied by or inferred from actions or statements.
TACITLY is defined as in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement.
TACT is defined as consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense.
TACTIC is defined as a plan for attaining a particular goal.
TACTICAL is defined as of or pertaining to tactic or tactics.
TACTICALLY is defined as with regard to tactics.
TACTILITY is defined as the faculty of perceiving (via the skin) pressure or heat or pain.
TACTUAL is defined as of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch. It is also defined as producing a sensation of touch.
TAIL is defined as a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements. It is also defined as the rear part of a ship. It is also defined as go after with the intent to catch. It is also defined as any projection that resembles the tail of an animal. It is also defined as the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on. It is also defined as the rear part of an aircraft. It is also defined as remove or shorten the tail of an animal. It is also defined as the time of the last part of something. It is also defined as remove the stalk of fruits or berries. It is also defined as the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body. It is also defined as (usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person’s head.
TALC is defined as a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder. It is also defined as apply talcum powder to (one’s body).
The word TALI has no known definition.
TALL is defined as too improbable to admit of belief. It is also defined as lofty in style. It is also defined as a garment size for a tall person. It is also defined as great in vertical dimension; high in stature. It is also defined as impressively difficult.
The word TALLIT has no known definition.
TALLY is defined as gain points in a game. It is also defined as keep score, as in games. It is also defined as determine the sum of. It is also defined as a bill for an amount due. It is also defined as a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely. It is also defined as the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order. It is also defined as be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics.
TATTY is defined as tastelessly showy. It is also defined as showing signs of wear and tear.
TAUT is defined as pulled or drawn tight. It is also defined as subjected to great tension; stretched tight.
TAUTLY is defined as in a taut manner.
TILL is defined as a treasury for government funds. It is also defined as a strongbox for holding cash. It is also defined as unstratified soil deposited by a glacier; consists of sand and clay and gravel and boulders mixed together. It is also defined as work land as by ploughing, harrowing, and manuring, in order to make it ready for cultivation.
TILT is defined as a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances. It is also defined as move sideways or in an unsteady way. It is also defined as pitching dangerously to one side. It is also defined as heel over. It is also defined as a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement. It is also defined as the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical. It is also defined as to incline or bend from a vertical position. It is also defined as a slight but noticeable partiality. It is also defined as charge with a tilt.
The word TUTTI has no known definition.
TUTU is defined as South African prelate and leader of the antiapartheid struggle (born in 1931). It is also defined as very short skirt worn by ballerinas.
UTILITY is defined as (computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer. It is also defined as the quality of being of practical use. It is also defined as used of beef; usable but inferior. It is also defined as a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation. It is also defined as capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team. It is also defined as a facility composed of one or more pieces of equipment connected to or part of a structure and designed to provide a service such as heat or electricity or water or sewage disposal. It is also defined as (economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice. It is also defined as the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility.
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