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Today’s pangrams are CONDUCTION, CONDUIT, and INDUCTION.
CONDUCTION is defined as the transmission of heat or electricity or sound.
CONDUIT is defined as a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass.
INDUCTION is defined as stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors. It is also defined as an act that sets in motion some course of events. It is also defined as reasoning from detailed facts to general principles. It is also defined as an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current. It is also defined as a formal entry into an organization or position or office. It is also defined as the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time).
COCONUT is defined as tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics. It is also defined as large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk. It is also defined as the edible white meat of a coconut; often shredded for use in e.g. cakes and curries.
CONCOCT is defined as devise or invent. It is also defined as prepare or cook by mixing ingredients. It is also defined as invent. It is also defined as make a concoction (of) by mixing.
CONCOCTION is defined as the act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components. It is also defined as any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients. It is also defined as an occurrence of an unusual mixture. It is also defined as the invention of a scheme or story to suit some purpose.
CONDITION is defined as the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable’s effect by comparison with a control condition. It is also defined as develop (a child’s or animal’s) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control. It is also defined as specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement. It is also defined as the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition’ or `in shape’ or `out of condition’ or `out of shape’). It is also defined as a state at a particular time. It is also defined as (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement. It is also defined as an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else. It is also defined as information that should be kept in mind when making a decision. It is also defined as a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing. It is also defined as an illness, disease, or other medical problem. It is also defined as apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny. It is also defined as establish a conditioned response. It is also defined as put into a better state.
CONDUCT is defined as transmit or serve as the medium for transmission. It is also defined as take somebody somewhere. It is also defined as lead, as in the performance of a composition. It is also defined as manner of acting or controlling yourself. It is also defined as direct the course of; manage or control. It is also defined as behave in a certain manner. It is also defined as (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people. It is also defined as lead musicians in the performance of.
COOT is defined as slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks.
COTTON is defined as erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers. It is also defined as soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state. It is also defined as fabric woven from cotton fibers. It is also defined as take a liking to. It is also defined as thread made of cotton fibers.
COUNT is defined as put into a group. It is also defined as show consideration for; take into account. It is also defined as determine the number or amount of. It is also defined as have faith or confidence in. It is also defined as take account of. It is also defined as the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order. It is also defined as have weight; have import, carry weight. It is also defined as a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl. It is also defined as have a certain value or carry a certain weight. It is also defined as include as if by counting. It is also defined as name or recite the numbers in ascending order. It is also defined as the total number counted.
CUTOUT is defined as a part that is cut out or is intended to be cut out. It is also defined as a photograph from which the background has been cut away. It is also defined as a switch that interrupts an electric circuit in the event of an overload.
DICTION is defined as the manner in which something is expressed in words. It is also defined as the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience.
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.
DONUT is defined as a small ring-shaped friedcake.
DUCT is defined as a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance. It is also defined as a continuous tube formed by a row of elongated cells lacking intervening end walls. It is also defined as an enclosed conduit for a fluid.
IDIOT is defined as a person of subnormal intelligence.
IDIOTIC is defined as insanely irresponsible. It is also defined as having a mental age of three to seven years. It is also defined as so unreasonable as to invite derision.
INDICT is defined as accuse formally of a crime.
INDUCT is defined as place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position. It is also defined as accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite. It is also defined as produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes. It is also defined as admit as a member. It is also defined as introduce or initiate.
INTO is defined as To the inside of; within. It is used in a variety of applications..
INTUIT is defined as know or grasp by intuition or feeling.
INTUITION is defined as an impression that something might be the case. It is also defined as instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes).
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..
The word OUTDID has no known definition.
OUTDO is defined as be or do something to a greater degree. It is also defined as get the better of.
TINCT is defined as color lightly.
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.
TONIC is defined as a medicine that strengthens and invigorates. It is also defined as (music) the first note of a diatonic scale. It is also defined as employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words. It is also defined as lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine. It is also defined as a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring. It is also defined as (used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch. It is also defined as imparting vitality and energy. It is also defined as of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue. It is also defined as relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale.
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.
TOUT is defined as one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack). It is also defined as someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit. It is also defined as show off. It is also defined as someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way. It is also defined as advertize in strongly positive terms.
TUITION is defined as a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education). It is also defined as teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately).
TUNIC is defined as an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue. It is also defined as any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees.
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.
UNCTION is defined as excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm. It is also defined as anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual. It is also defined as semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation. It is also defined as smug self-serving earnestness.
UNCUT is defined as complete. It is also defined as not shaped by cutting or trimming. It is also defined as (used of grass or vegetation) not cut down with a hand implement or machine. It is also defined as not trimmed. It is also defined as not cut. It is also defined as (of pages of a book) having adjacent leaves still joined at the fore edge.
UNIT is defined as an organization regarded as part of a larger social group. It is also defined as any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange. It is also defined as an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity. It is also defined as a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else. It is also defined as an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole. It is also defined as a single undivided whole.
The word UNTO has no known definition.
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