Generator (n.) One who, or that which, generates, begets, causes, or produces.
Generator (n.) An apparatus in which vapor or gas is formed from a liquid or solid by means of heat or chemical process, as a steam boiler, gas retort, or vessel for generating carbonic acid gas, etc.
Generator (n.) The principal sound or sounds by which others are produced; the fundamental note or root of the common chord; -- called also generating tone.
Generatrices (pl. ) of Generatrix
Generatrixes (pl. ) of Generatrix
Generatrix (n.) That which generates; the point, or the mathematical magnitude, which, by its motion, generates another magnitude, as a line, surface, or solid; -- called also describent.
Generic (a.) Alt. of Generical
Generical (a.) Pertaining to a genus or kind; relating to a genus, as distinct from a species, or from another genus; as, a generic description; a generic difference; a generic name.
Generical (a.) Very comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or their characteristics; -- opposed to specific.
Generically (adv.) With regard to a genus, or an extensive class; as, an animal generically distinct from another, or two animals or plants generically allied.
Genericalness (n.) The quality of being generic.
Generification (n.) The act or process of generalizing.
Generosity (n.) Noble birth.
Generosity (n.) The quality of being noble; noble-mindedness.
Generosity (n.) Liberality in giving; munificence.
Generous (a.) Of honorable birth or origin; highborn.
Generous (a.) Exhibiting those qualities which are popularly reregarded as belonging to high birth; noble; honorable; magnanimous; spirited; courageous.
Generous (a.) Open-handed; free to give; not close or niggardly; munificent; as, a generous friend or father.
Generous (a.) Characterized by generosity; abundant; overflowing; as, a generous table.
Generous (a.) Full of spirit or strength; stimulating; exalting; as, generous wine.
Genesee epoch () The closing subdivision of the Hamilton period in the American Devonian system; -- so called because the formations of this period crop out in Genesee, New York.
Genesial (a.) Of or relating to generation.
Genesiolgy (n.) The doctrine or science of generation.
Genesis (n.) The act of producing, or giving birth or origin to anything; the process or mode of originating; production; formation; origination.
Genesis (n.) The first book of the Old Testament; -- so called by the Greek translators, from its containing the history of the creation of the world and of the human race.
Genesis (n.) Same as Generation.
Genet (n.) Alt. of Genette
Genette (n.) One of several species of small Carnivora of the genus Genetta, allied to the civets, but having the scent glands less developed, and without a pouch.
Genette (n.) The fur of the common genet (Genetta vulgaris); also, any skin dressed in imitation of this fur.
Genet (n.) A small-sized, well-proportioned, Spanish horse; a jennet.
Genethliac (a.) Pertaining to nativities; calculated by astrologers; showing position of stars at one's birth.
Genethliac (n.) A birthday poem.
Genethliac (n.) One skilled in genethliacs.
Genethliacal (a.) Genethliac.
Genethliacs (n.) The science of calculating nativities, or predicting the future events of life from the stars which preside at birth.
Genethlialogy (n.) Divination as to the destinies of one newly born; the act or art of casting nativities; astrology.
Genethliatic (n.) One who calculates nativities.
Genetic (a.) Same as Genetical.
Genetical (a.) Pertaining to, concerned with, or determined by, the genesis of anything, or its natural mode of production or development.
Genetically (adv.) In a genetical manner.
Geneva (n.) The chief city of Switzerland.
Geneva (n.) A strongly alcoholic liquor, flavored with juniper berries; -- made in Holland; Holland gin; Hollands.
Genevan (a.) Of or pertaining to Geneva, in Switzerland; Genevese.
Genevan (n.) A native or inhabitant of Geneva.
Genevan (n.) A supported of Genevanism.
Genevanism (n.) Strict Calvinism.
Genevese (a.) Of or pertaining to Geneva, in Switzerland; Genevan.
Genevese (n. sing. & pl.) A native or inhabitant of Geneva; collectively, the inhabitants of Geneva; people of Geneva.
Genial (a.) Same as Genian.
Genial (a.) Contributing to, or concerned in, propagation or production; generative; procreative; productive.
Genial (a.) Contributing to, and sympathizing with, the enjoyment of life; sympathetically cheerful and cheering; jovial and inspiring joy or happiness; exciting pleasure and sympathy; enlivening; kindly; as, she was of a cheerful and genial disposition.
Genial (a.) Belonging to one's genius or natural character; native; natural; inborn.
Genial (a.) Denoting or marked with genius; belonging to the higher nature.
Geniality (n.) The quality of being genial; sympathetic cheerfulness; warmth of disposition and manners.
Genially (adv.) By genius or nature; naturally.
Genially (adv.) Gayly; cheerfully.
Genialness (n.) The quality of being genial.
Genian (a.) Of or pertaining to the chin; mental; as, the genian prominence.
Geniculate (a.) Bent abruptly at an angle, like the knee when bent; as, a geniculate stem; a geniculate ganglion; a geniculate twin crystal.
Geniculated (imp. & p. p.) of Geniculate
Geniculating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Geniculate
Geniculate (v. t.) To form joints or knots on.
Geniculated (a.) Same as Geniculate.
Geniculation (n.) The act of kneeling.
Geniculation (n.) The state of being bent abruptly at an angle.
Genie (n.) See Genius.
Genio (n.) A man of a particular turn of mind.
Geniohyoid (a.) Of or pertaining to the chin and hyoid bone; as, the geniohyoid muscle.
Genipap (n.) The edible fruit of a West Indian tree (Genipa Americana) of the order Rubiaceae. It is oval in shape, as a large as a small orange, of a pale greenish color, and with dark purple juice.
Genista (n.) A genus of plants including the common broom of Western Europe.
Genital (a.) Pertaining to generation, or to the generative organs.
Genitals (a.) The organs of generation; the sexual organs; the private parts.
Geniting (n.) A species of apple that ripens very early.
Genitival (a.) Possessing genitive from; pertaining to, or derived from, the genitive case; as, a genitival adverb.
Genitive (a.) Of or pertaining to that case (as the second case of Latin and Greek nouns) which expresses source or possession. It corresponds to the possessive case in English.
Genitive (n.) The genitive case.
Genitocrural (a.) Pertaining to the genital organs and the thigh; -- applied especially to one of the lumbar nerves.
Genitor (n.) One who begets; a generator; an originator.
Genitor (n.) The genitals.
Genitourinary (a.) See Urogenital.
Geniture (n.) Generation; procreation; birth.
Geniuses (pl. ) of Genius
Genii (pl. ) of Genius
Genius (n.) A good or evil spirit, or demon, supposed by the ancients to preside over a man's destiny in life; a tutelary deity; a supernatural being; a spirit, good or bad. Cf. Jinnee.
Genius (n.) The peculiar structure of mind with whoch each individual is endowed by nature; that disposition or aptitude of mind which is peculiar to each man, and which qualifies him for certain kinds of action or special success in any pursuit; special taste, inclination, or disposition; as, a genius for history, for poetry, or painting.
Genius (n.) Peculiar character; animating spirit, as of a nation, a religion, a language.
Genius (n.) Distinguished mental superiority; uncommon intellectual power; especially, superior power of invention or origination of any kind, or of forming new combinations; as, a man of genius.
Genius (n.) A man endowed with uncommon vigor of mind; a man of superior intellectual faculties; as, Shakespeare was a rare genius.
Genoese (a.) Of or pertaining to Genoa, a city of Italy.
Genoese (n. sing. & pl.) A native or inhabitant of Genoa; collectively, the people of Genoa.
Genouillere (n.) A metal plate covering the knee.
Genouillere (n.) That part of a parapet which lies between the gun platform and the bottom of an embrasure.
-genous () A suffix signifying producing, yielding; as, alkaligenous; endogenous.
Genre (n.) A style of painting, sculpture, or other imitative art, which illustrates everyday life and manners.
Gentes (pl. ) of Gens
Gens (a.) A clan or family connection, embracing several families of the same stock, who had a common name and certain common religious rites; a subdivision of the Roman curia or tribe.
Gens (a.) A minor subdivision of a tribe, among American aborigines. It includes those who have a common descent, and bear the same totem.
Gent (a.) Gentle; noble; of gentle birth.
Gent (a.) Neat; pretty; fine; elegant.
Genteel (a.) Possessing or exhibiting the qualities popularly regarded as belonging to high birth and breeding; free from vulgarity, or lowness of taste or behavior; adapted to a refined or cultivated taste; polite; well-bred; as, genteel company, manners, address.