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Today’s pangrams are MATHEMATIC and THEMATIC.
The word MATHEMATIC has no known definition.
THEMATIC is defined as of or relating to a melodic subject. It is also defined as relating to or constituting a topic of discourse.
ACME is defined as the highest point (of something). It is also defined as the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development.
AHEM is defined as the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc..
The word CAME has no known definition.
The word CAMI has no known definition.
CHIME is defined as a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument. It is also defined as emit a sound.
EMACIATE is defined as cause to grow thin or weak. It is also defined as grow weak and thin or waste away physically.
EMCEE is defined as a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers). It is also defined as act as a master of ceremonies.
EMETIC is defined as a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting.
EMIT is defined as expel (gases or odors). It is also defined as express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words). It is also defined as give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc..
The word HAMACHI has no known definition.
HAMATE is defined as the wrist bone in line with the 4th and 5th fingers.
HEMATITE is defined as the principal form of iron ore; consists of ferric oxide in crystalline form; occurs in a red earthy form.
HEME is defined as a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds.
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.
IMITATE is defined as reproduce someone’s behavior or looks. It is also defined as appear like, as in behavior or appearance. It is also defined as make a reproduction or copy of.
ITEM is defined as an individual instance of a type of symbol. It is also defined as a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list. It is also defined as a small part that can be considered separately from the whole. It is also defined as an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole. It is also defined as a whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collection.
MACE is defined as an official who carries a mace of office. It is also defined as (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization. It is also defined as a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority. It is also defined as spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed.
MACHETE is defined as a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation.
MAHATMA is defined as (Hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage.
MAHIMAHI is defined as large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii). It is also defined as the lean flesh of a saltwater fish found in warm waters (especially in Hawaii).
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.
MATCH is defined as a person who is of equal standing with another in a group. It is also defined as set into opposition or rivalry. It is also defined as be equal to in quality or ability. It is also defined as lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction. It is also defined as make correspond or harmonize. It is also defined as a pair of people who live together. It is also defined as make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching. It is also defined as bring two objects, ideas, or people together. It is also defined as a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect. It is also defined as an exact duplicate. It is also defined as be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics. It is also defined as a burning piece of wood or cardboard. It is also defined as a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete. It is also defined as be equal or harmonize. It is also defined as give or join in marriage. It is also defined as provide funds complementary to. It is also defined as something that resembles or harmonizes with. It is also defined as the score needed to win a match.
The word MATCHA has no known definition.
MATE is defined as the officer below the master on a commercial ship. It is also defined as a person’s partner in marriage. It is also defined as a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent’s king. It is also defined as one of a pair. It is also defined as South American holly; leaves used in making a drink like tea. It is also defined as place an opponent’s king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game. It is also defined as a fellow member of a team. It is also defined as engage in sexual intercourse. It is also defined as bring two objects, ideas, or people together. It is also defined as an exact duplicate. It is also defined as informal term for a friend of the same sex. It is also defined as South American tea-like drink made from leaves of a South American holly called mate. It is also defined as the partner of an animal (especially a sexual partner).
MATH is defined as a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement.
MATTE is defined as change texture so as to become matted and felt-like. It is also defined as not reflecting light; not glossy. It is also defined as the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss. It is also defined as a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted.
MEAT is defined as the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. It is also defined as the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone. It is also defined as the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food.
MECCA is defined as a place that attracts many visitors. It is also defined as joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam.
MEET is defined as contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle. It is also defined as experience as a reaction. It is also defined as collect in one place. It is also defined as a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held. It is also defined as be adjacent or come together. It is also defined as undergo or suffer. It is also defined as fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction. It is also defined as come together. It is also defined as be in direct physical contact with; make contact. It is also defined as being precisely fitting and right. It is also defined as get together socially or for a specific purpose. It is also defined as meet by design; be present at the arrival of.
MEME is defined as a cultural unit (an idea or value or pattern of behavior) that is passed from one person to another by non-genetic means (as by imitation).
The word MEMETIC has no known definition.
The word META has no known definition.
METE is defined as a line that indicates a boundary.
METH is defined as an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant.
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.
The word MICE has no known definition.
MIME is defined as a performance using gestures and body movements without words. It is also defined as imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect. It is also defined as an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression. It is also defined as act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only.
MIMETIC is defined as characterized by or of the nature of or using mimesis. It is also defined as exhibiting mimicry.
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.
MITE is defined as a slight but appreciable amount. It is also defined as any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods.
MITT is defined as the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb. It is also defined as the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball.
TAME is defined as correct by punishment or discipline. It is also defined as make less strong or intense; soften. It is also defined as overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable. It is also defined as brought from wildness into a domesticated state. It is also defined as very docile. It is also defined as make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans. It is also defined as adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment. It is also defined as flat and uninspiring. It is also defined as very restrained or quiet.
The word TATAMI has no known definition.
TEAM is defined as form a team. It is also defined as a cooperative unit (especially in sports). It is also defined as two or more draft animals that work together to pull something.
TEAMMATE is defined as a fellow member of a team.
TEATIME is defined as a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes.
TEEM is defined as be teeming, be abuzz. It is also defined as move in large numbers.
THEM is defined as The objective case of they..
THEME is defined as (music) melodic subject of a musical composition. It is also defined as an essay (especially one written as an assignment). It is also defined as (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed. It is also defined as the subject matter of a conversation or discussion. It is also defined as a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work. It is also defined as provide with a particular theme or motive.
TIME is defined as a reading of a point in time as given by a clock. It is also defined as rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration. It is also defined as an instance or single occasion for some event. It is also defined as the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned. It is also defined as measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time. It is also defined as the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event. It is also defined as adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time. It is also defined as an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities). It is also defined as a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something. It is also defined as a person’s experience on a particular occasion. It is also defined as assign a time for an activity or event. It is also defined as a suitable moment. It is also defined as regulate or set the time of. It is also defined as set the speed, duration, or execution of. It is also defined as the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past.
TITMICE is defined as small insectivorous birds.
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