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Today’s pangrams are COGNATE and COTANGENT.
COGNATE is defined as a word is cognate with another if both derive from the same word in an ancestral language. It is also defined as one related by blood or origin; especially on sharing an ancestor with another. It is also defined as related by blood. It is also defined as related in nature. It is also defined as having the same ancestral language.
COTANGENT is defined as ratio of the adjacent to the opposite side of a right-angled triangle.
ACCENT is defined as special importance or significance. It is also defined as to stress, single out as important. It is also defined as distinctive manner of oral expression. It is also defined as the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch). It is also defined as the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people. It is also defined as a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation. It is also defined as put stress on; utter with an accent.
ACETATE is defined as a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate. It is also defined as a salt or ester of acetic acid.
ACETONE is defined as the simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics.
ACNE is defined as an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones.
CACAO is defined as tropical American tree producing cacao beans.
CAGE is defined as a movable screen placed behind home base to catch balls during batting practice. It is also defined as an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept. It is also defined as United States composer of avant-garde music (1912-1992). It is also defined as confine in a cage. It is also defined as something that restricts freedom as a cage restricts movement. It is also defined as the net that is the goal in ice hockey.
CANCAN is defined as a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line.
CANE is defined as beat with a cane. It is also defined as a stick that people can lean on to help them walk. It is also defined as a stiff switch used to hit students as punishment. It is also defined as a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane.
CANNA is defined as any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers.
CANNON is defined as lower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals. It is also defined as a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other. It is also defined as a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels. It is also defined as fire a cannon. It is also defined as heavy automatic gun fired from an airplane. It is also defined as heavy gun fired from a tank. It is also defined as make a cannon. It is also defined as (Middle Ages) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm.
The word CANNOT has no known definition.
CANOE is defined as small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle. It is also defined as travel by canoe.
CANON is defined as a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall. It is also defined as a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired. It is also defined as a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. It is also defined as a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts. It is also defined as a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter. It is also defined as a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy.
CANT is defined as a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves). It is also defined as heel over. It is also defined as stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition. It is also defined as insincere talk about religion or morals. It is also defined as two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees. It is also defined as a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force.
CANTATA is defined as a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text.
CANTEEN is defined as a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen. It is also defined as a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers. It is also defined as a recreation room in an institution. It is also defined as restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat. It is also defined as sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc..
CANTON is defined as a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port. It is also defined as provide housing for (military personnel). It is also defined as a small administrative division of a country. It is also defined as divide into cantons, of a country.
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.
CETACEAN is defined as of or relating to whales and dolphins etc. It is also defined as large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales; dolphins; porpoises; narwhals.
COAT is defined as put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface. It is also defined as a thin layer covering something. It is also defined as form a coat over. It is also defined as growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal. It is also defined as an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors. It is also defined as cover or provide with a coat.
COCA is defined as a South American shrub whose leaves are chewed by natives of the Andes; a source of cocaine. It is also defined as United States comedienne who starred in early television shows with Sid Caesar (1908-2001). It is also defined as dried leaves of the coca plant (and related plants that also contain cocaine); chewed by Andean people for their stimulating effect.
COCOA is defined as a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot. It is also defined as powder of ground roasted cacao beans with most of the fat removed.
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.
COGENT is defined as powerfully persuasive.
COGNAC is defined as high quality grape brandy distilled in the Cognac district of France.
CONCATENATE is defined as add by linking or joining so as to form a chain or series. It is also defined as combine two strings to form a single one.
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.
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.
CONGA is defined as a Latin American dance of 3 steps and a kick by people in single file. It is also defined as dance the conga. It is also defined as music composed for dancing the conga.
CONGEE is defined as (architecture) a concave molding. It is also defined as an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal. It is also defined as perform a ceremonious bow. It is also defined as a Chinese rice gruel eaten for breakfast. It is also defined as formal permission to depart. It is also defined as depart after obtaining formal permission.
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.
CONNOTE is defined as involve as a necessary condition of consequence; as in logic. It is also defined as express or state indirectly.
CONTACT is defined as a person who is in a position to give you special assistance. It is also defined as the physical coming together of two or more things. It is also defined as a thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication. It is also defined as be in or establish communication with. It is also defined as a communicative interaction. It is also defined as be in direct physical contact with; make contact. It is also defined as a channel for communication between groups. It is also defined as the act of touching physically. It is also defined as (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact. It is also defined as close interaction. It is also defined as the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity.
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..
COOT is defined as slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks.
COTE is defined as a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons).
COTENANT is defined as one of two or more tenants holding title to the same property.
COTTAGE is defined as a small house with a single story.
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 ECOTAGE has no known definition.
The word ECOTONE has no known definition.
ENACT is defined as order by virtue of superior authority; decree. It is also defined as act out; represent or perform as if in a play.
The word ENCAGE has no known definition.
NEOCON is defined as a conservative who subscribes to neoconservatism.
NONCE is defined as the present occasion.
OCEAN is defined as anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume. It is also defined as a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere.
OCTAGON is defined as an eight-sided polygon.
OCTANE is defined as any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent.
OCTANT is defined as a measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration.
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.
ONCE is defined as on one occasion. It is also defined as at a previous time.
The word TACET has no known definition.
TACO is defined as (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent. It is also defined as a tortilla rolled cupped around a filling.
TACT is defined as consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense.
TOCCATA is defined as a baroque musical composition (usually for a keyboard instrument) with full chords and rapid elaborate runs in a rhythmically free style.
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