Results for “sci”

sciatica

noun

Pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, typically felt running from the lower back through the buttock and down the back of the leg.

science

noun

The systematic study of the natural world through observation and experiment.

sciences

noun

The plural of science — the various branches of scientific study taken together.

scientific

adj

Relating to science or to the methods used in science.

scientifically

adv

In a way that follows scientific methods or principles.

scientist

noun

A person who studies or works in one of the sciences, typically through research and experiment.

Scientologist

noun

A follower of Scientology.

Scientology

noun

A movement founded in the 1950s by L. Ron Hubbard, centered on his teachings about the mind and spirit.

scimitar

noun

A sword with a curved blade, originally associated with the Middle East and Central Asia.

scintillating

adj

Sparkling or giving off flashes of light.

scion

noun

A descendant of a notable or wealthy family, especially the first generation.

Scipio

name

A male given name of Latin origin, mainly of historical use, borne by the Roman general Scipio Africanus.

scissor

verb

To cut with, or as if with, scissors.

scissors

noun

A tool with two pivoting blades used for cutting paper, fabric, hair and other thin materials.

conscience

noun

An inner sense of right and wrong that shapes a person's behavior and feelings about their own actions.

conscientious

adj

Careful, thorough, and diligent in doing one's work or duties.

conscious

adj

Awake and mentally alert, as opposed to unconscious or asleep.

consciously

adv

In a way that is deliberate and done with full awareness.

consciousness

noun

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings and thoughts.

disciple

noun

Someone who follows and learns from a teacher or leader, especially a religious or philosophical one.

disciplinary

adj

Relating to punishment or rules meant to enforce good behaviour.

discipline

noun

The practice of training yourself or others to follow rules and control behaviour.

disciplined

adj

Showing strong self-control and the ability to stick to a plan or routine.

fascinate

verb

To hold someone's intense interest or attraction.

fascinated

adj

Extremely interested in or captivated by something.

fascinating

adj

Extremely interesting; capable of holding someone's attention completely.

fascination

noun

A strong feeling of interest in or attraction to something.

fascism

noun

A far-right, authoritarian, and intensely nationalist political system marked by centralized dictatorial power and suppression of opposition.

fascist

noun

A supporter or member of a fascist movement or party.

lascivious

adj

Showing an excessive or improper interest in sex; lewd.

luscious

adj

Richly sweet, juicy, and delicious.

neuroscience

noun

The scientific study of the brain and nervous system.

omniscient

adj

Knowing everything; having complete or unlimited knowledge.

oscillating

adj

Swinging or moving steadily back and forth.