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Today’s pangrams are COEFFICIENT, CONFECTION, CONFETTI, and INFECTION.
COEFFICIENT is defined as a constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic.
CONFECTION 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 make into a confection. It is also defined as a food rich in sugar.
CONFETTI is defined as small pieces or streamers of colored paper that are thrown around on festive occasions (as at a wedding).
INFECTION is defined as an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted. It is also defined as the communication of an attitude or emotional state among a number of people. It is also defined as (international law) illegality that taints or contaminates a ship or cargo rendering it liable to seizure. It is also defined as (medicine) the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms and their multiplication which can lead to tissue damage and disease. It is also defined as moral corruption or contamination. It is also defined as (phonetics) the alteration of a speech sound under the influence of a neighboring sound. It is also defined as the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms.
CENT is defined as a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit. It is also defined as a fractional monetary unit of several countries.
CITE is defined as refer to for illustration or proof. It is also defined as a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage. It is also defined as advance evidence for. It is also defined as repeat a passage from. It is also defined as call in an official matter, such as to attend court. It is also defined as refer to. It is also defined as make reference to. It is also defined as commend.
COCCI is defined as any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria.
COCOON is defined as retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment. It is also defined as silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs. It is also defined as wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection.
COFFEE is defined as a medium brown to dark-brown color. It is also defined as a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans. It is also defined as any of several small trees and shrubs native to the tropical Old World yielding coffee beans. It is also defined as a seed of the coffee tree; ground to make coffee.
COFFIN is defined as box in which a corpse is buried or cremated. It is also defined as place into a coffin.
COIF is defined as the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman’s hair). It is also defined as arrange attractively. It is also defined as a skullcap worn by nuns under a veil or by soldiers under a hood of mail or formerly by British sergeants-at-law. It is also defined as cover with a coif.
COIN is defined as form by stamping, punching, or printing. It is also defined as a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money. It is also defined as make up.
CONCEIT is defined as feelings of excessive pride. It is also defined as the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride. It is also defined as an artistic device or effect. It is also defined as an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things. It is also defined as a witty or ingenious turn of phrase.
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.
CONE is defined as a shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point. It is also defined as a visual receptor cell in the retina that is sensitive to bright light and to color. It is also defined as cone-shaped mass of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts. It is also defined as any cone-shaped artifact. It is also defined as make cone-shaped.
CONFECT is defined as a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts. It is also defined as make into a confection. It is also defined as make or construct.
CONFINE is defined as deprive of freedom; take into confinement. It is also defined as close in. It is also defined as place limits on (extent or amount or access). It is also defined as to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement. It is also defined as prevent from leaving or from being removed.
CONFIT is defined as a piece of meat (especially a duck) cooked slowly in its own fat.
CONIC is defined as (geometry) a curve generated by the intersection of a plane and a circular cone. It is also defined as relating to or resembling a cone.
CONNECT is defined as make a logical or causal connection. It is also defined as be or become joined or united or linked. It is also defined as plug into an outlet. It is also defined as establish communication with someone. It is also defined as connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces. It is also defined as be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation. It is also defined as establish a rapport or relationship. It is also defined as hit or play a ball successfully. It is also defined as join by means of communication equipment. It is also defined as join for the purpose of communication. It is also defined as land on or hit solidly.
CONNECTION is defined as the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination. It is also defined as shifting from one form of transportation to another. It is also defined as a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it). It is also defined as an instrumentality that connects. It is also defined as the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication). It is also defined as the state of being connected. It is also defined as a connecting shape. It is also defined as a supplier (especially of narcotics). It is also defined as (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship).
CONNOTE is defined as involve as a necessary condition of consequence; as in logic. It is also defined as express or state indirectly.
CONTENT is defined as the state of being contented with your situation in life. It is also defined as the amount that can be contained. It is also defined as what a communication that is about something is about. It is also defined as satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are. It is also defined as the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned. It is also defined as something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation. It is also defined as (usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something. It is also defined as make content. It is also defined as satisfy in a limited way. It is also defined as the proportion of a substance that is contained in a mixture or alloy etc..
CONTENTION is defined as a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement. It is also defined as the act of competing as for profit or a prize. It is also defined as a point asserted as part of an argument.
CONTINENCE is defined as the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters. It is also defined as voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge.
CONTINENT is defined as abstaining from sexual intercourse. It is also defined as one of the large landmasses of the earth. It is also defined as the European mainland. It is also defined as having control over urination and defecation.
COOT is defined as slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks.
COOTIE is defined as a parasitic louse that infests the body of human beings.
COTE is defined as a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons).
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.
The word ECOTONE has no known definition.
EFFECT is defined as a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon. It is also defined as (of a law) having legal validity. It is also defined as produce. It is also defined as the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work. It is also defined as an outward appearance. It is also defined as act so as to bring into existence. It is also defined as an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived). It is also defined as a symptom caused by an illness or a drug.
EFFICIENT is defined as able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively. It is also defined as being effective without wasting time or effort or expense.
ENTICE is defined as provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion.
FENCE is defined as have an argument about something. It is also defined as enclose with a fence. It is also defined as a barrier that serves to enclose an area. It is also defined as surround with a wall in order to fortify. It is also defined as a dealer in stolen property. It is also defined as fight with fencing swords. It is also defined as receive stolen goods.
FICTION is defined as a deliberately false or improbable account. It is also defined as a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact.
The word FOCI has no known definition.
ICON is defined as a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface. It is also defined as a conventional religious painting in oil on a small wooden panel; venerated in the Eastern Church. It is also defined as (computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface.
ICONIC is defined as relating to or having the characteristics on an icon.
INCITE is defined as give an incentive for action. It is also defined as provoke or stir up. It is also defined as urge on; cause to act.
INCONTINENCE is defined as indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures. It is also defined as involuntary urination or defecation.
INCONTINENT is defined as not having control over urination and defecation.
INEFFICIENT is defined as lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate. It is also defined as not producing desired results; wasteful.
INFECT is defined as contaminate with a disease or microorganism. It is also defined as affect in a contagious way. It is also defined as communicate a disease to. It is also defined as corrupt with ideas or an ideology.
INNOCENCE is defined as the quality of innocent naivete. It is also defined as the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil. It is also defined as a state or condition of being innocent of a specific crime or offense.
INNOCENT is defined as not knowledgeable about something specified. It is also defined as lacking in sophistication or worldliness. It is also defined as completely wanting or lacking. It is also defined as a person who lacks knowledge of evil. It is also defined as free from evil or guilt. It is also defined as free from sin. It is also defined as lacking intent or capacity to injure. It is also defined as (used of things) lacking sense or awareness.
IONIC is defined as the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia. It is also defined as containing or involving or occurring in the form of ions. It is also defined as of or pertaining to the Ionic order of classical Greek architecture. It is also defined as of or relating to Ionia or its inhabitants or its language.
NEOCON is defined as a conservative who subscribes to neoconservatism.
NICE is defined as done with delicacy and skill. It is also defined as excessively fastidious and easily disgusted. It is also defined as socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous. It is also defined as exhibiting courtesy and politeness. It is also defined as a city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean; the leading resort on the French Riviera. It is also defined as pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance.
NICOTINE is defined as an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide.
NIECE is defined as a daughter of your brother or sister.
NONCE is defined as the present occasion.
NONFICTION is defined as prose writing that is not fictional.
NOTICE is defined as make or write a comment on. It is also defined as discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of. It is also defined as a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement. It is also defined as a request for payment. It is also defined as the act of noticing or paying attention. It is also defined as express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with. It is also defined as notice or perceive. It is also defined as advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract. It is also defined as an announcement containing information about an event. It is also defined as a short critical review. It is also defined as polite or favorable attention.
OCTET is defined as eight performers or singers who perform together. It is also defined as a musical composition written for eight performers. It is also defined as a set of eight similar things considered as a unit. It is also defined as eight people considered as a unit. It is also defined as the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one.
OFFICE is defined as a job in an organization. It is also defined as the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group. It is also defined as professional or clerical workers in an office. It is also defined as (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power. It is also defined as place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed. It is also defined as an administrative unit of government. It is also defined as a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities.
ONCE is defined as on one occasion. It is also defined as at a previous time.
TECTONIC is defined as of or pertaining to construction or architecture. It is also defined as pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth’s crust.
TINCT is 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.
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