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Today’s pangrams are ADDITIONAL and DILATION.
ADDITIONAL is defined as further or added.
DILATION is defined as the act of expanding an aperture. It is also defined as a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic.
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.
AIOLI is defined as garlic mayonnaise.
The word ALIT has no known definition.
ANION is defined as a negatively charged ion.
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.).
ATILT is defined as departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal.
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.
DIAL is defined as a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called. It is also defined as choose by means of a dial. It is also defined as operate a dial to select a telephone number. It is also defined as the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments. It is also defined as the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning. It is also defined as the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours.
DILDO is defined as a vibrating device that substitutes for an erect penis to provide vaginal stimulation.
DILL is defined as aromatic threadlike foliage of the dill plant used as seasoning. It is also defined as aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning.
The word DINO has no known definition.
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.
IDOL is defined as an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept. It is also defined as a material effigy that is worshipped. It is also defined as someone who is adored blindly and excessively.
INITIAL is defined as mark with one’s initials. It is also defined as occurring at the beginning. It is also defined as the first letter of a word (especially a person’s name).
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.
INLAID is defined as adorned by inlays.
INLAND is defined as situated away from an area’s coast or border.
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.
LAID is defined as set down according to a plan.
The word LAIN has no known definition.
LANAI is defined as an island of central Hawaii; a pineapple-growing area. It is also defined as a veranda or roofed patio often furnished and used as a living room.
LANOLIN is defined as a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics. It is also defined as an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep).
LILT is defined as a jaunty rhythm in music. It is also defined as articulate in a very careful and rhythmic way.
LINT is defined as cotton or linen fabric with the nap raised on one side; used to dress wounds. It is also defined as fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers.
LION is defined as large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male. It is also defined as (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo. It is also defined as the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22. It is also defined as a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after).
LOIN is defined as either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds. It is also defined as a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump.
LOTION is defined as liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin. It is also defined as any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin.
NAIAD is defined as submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers; of fresh or brackish water. It is also defined as (Greek mythology) a nymph of lakes and springs and rivers and fountains.
NAIL is defined as hit hard. It is also defined as take into custody. It is also defined as complete a pass. It is also defined as locate exactly. It is also defined as succeed at easily. It is also defined as succeed in obtaining a position. It is also defined as a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard. It is also defined as a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener. It is also defined as attach something somewhere by means of nails. It is also defined as horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits.
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).
NATIONAL is defined as a person who owes allegiance to that nation. It is also defined as inside the country. It is also defined as concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country. It is also defined as limited to or in the interests of a particular nation. It is also defined as owned or maintained for the public by the national government. It is also defined as of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country. It is also defined as characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation. It is also defined as of or relating to nationality.
The word NONILLION has no known definition.
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.
The word NOTATIONAL has no known definition.
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.
NOTIONAL is defined as indulging in or influenced by fancy. It is also defined as being of the nature of a notion or concept. It is also defined as not based on fact; existing only in the imagination. It is also defined as not based on fact or investigation.
The word OLIO has no known definition.
ONION is defined as bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb. It is also defined as an aromatic flavorful vegetable. It is also defined as the bulb of an onion plant.
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.
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.
The word TALI has no known definition.
The word TALLIT has no known definition.
TANNIN is defined as any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine.
TIDAL is defined as of or relating to or caused by tides.
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.
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.
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.
TITILLATION is defined as the act of tickling. It is also defined as an agreeable arousal. It is also defined as a tingling feeling of excitement (as from teasing or tickling).
TOIL is defined as productive work (especially physical work done for wages). It is also defined as work hard.
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