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Today’s pangrams are DIATOMIC and IDIOMATIC.
DIATOMIC is defined as of or relating to a molecule made up of two atoms.
IDIOMATIC is defined as of or relating to or conforming to idiom.
ADMIT is defined as allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of. It is also defined as admit into a group or community. It is also defined as have room for; hold without crowding. It is also defined as afford possibility. It is also defined as allow to enter; grant entry to. It is also defined as declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of. It is also defined as serve as a means of entrance.
The word AMID has no known definition.
AMMO is defined as projectiles to be fired from a gun.
ATOM is defined as (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything. It is also defined as (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element.
ATOMIC is defined as (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy. It is also defined as immeasurably small. It is also defined as of or relating to or comprising atoms.
The word CAMI has no known definition.
CAMO is defined as fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background.
COMA is defined as a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury. It is also defined as (astronomy) the luminous cloud of particles surrounding the frozen nucleus of a comet; forms as the comet approaches the sun and is warmed. It is also defined as (botany) a usually terminal tuft of bracts (as in the pineapple) or tuft of hairs (especially on certain seeds).
COMIC is defined as arousing or provoking laughter. It is also defined as a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts. It is also defined as of or relating to or characteristic of comedy.
COMMA is defined as anglewing butterfly with a comma-shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing. It is also defined as a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence.
COMMIT is defined as give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause. It is also defined as perform an act, usually with a negative connotation. It is also defined as cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution. It is also defined as make an investment. It is also defined as engage in or perform. It is also defined as confer a trust upon.
The word DAMMIT has no known definition.
DIATOM is defined as microscopic unicellular marine or freshwater colonial alga having cell walls impregnated with silica.
DOOM is defined as pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law. It is also defined as decree or designate beforehand. It is also defined as an unpleasant or disastrous destiny. It is also defined as make certain of the failure or destruction of.
IDIOM is defined as an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up. It is also defined as a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language. It is also defined as the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people. It is also defined as the style of a particular artist or school or movement.
IMAM is defined as (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide.
MACADAM is defined as a paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar. It is also defined as broken stone used in macadamized roadways.
MACADAMIA is defined as any tree of the genus Macadamia.
MADAM is defined as a woman of refinement. It is also defined as a woman who runs a house of prostitution.
MAID is defined as a female domestic. It is also defined as an unmarried girl (especially a virgin).
MAIM is defined as injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation.
MAMA is defined as informal terms for a mother. It is also defined as a name under which Ninkhursag was worshipped.
MAMMA is defined as milk-secreting organ of female mammals. It is also defined as informal terms for a mother.
MICA is defined as any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity.
MIDI is defined as a standard protocol for communication between electronic musical instruments and computers. It is also defined as the southern part of France. It is also defined as used of women’s clothing having a hemline at mid-calf.
MIMIC is defined as someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress). It is also defined as imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect. It is also defined as constituting an imitation.
MITT is defined as the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb. It is also defined as the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball.
MOAT is defined as ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water.
MOMMA is defined as informal terms for a mother.
MOOD is defined as the prevailing psychological state. It is also defined as verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker. It is also defined as a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling.
MOOT is defined as think about carefully; weigh. It is also defined as open to argument or debate. It is also defined as a hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise. It is also defined as of no legal significance (as having been previously decided).
MOTTO is defined as a favorite saying of a sect or political group.
OMIT is defined as leave undone or leave out. It is also defined as prevent from being included or considered or accepted.
The word TATAMI has no known definition.
TIMID is defined as lacking conviction or boldness or courage. It is also defined as lacking self-confidence. It is also defined as people who are fearful and cautious. It is also defined as showing fear and lack of confidence.
TOMATO is defined as native to South America; widely cultivated in many varieties. It is also defined as mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable.
TOMCAT is defined as male cat.
TOMTIT is defined as widely distributed European titmouse with bright cobalt blue wings and tail and crown of the head.
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