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exponential function |
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a function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent |
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exponential equation |
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an equation involving exponential functions of a variable |
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exponential curve |
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a graph of an exponential function |
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exponential expression |
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a mathematical expression consisting of a constant (especially e) raised to some power |
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exponential series |
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a series derived from the expansion of an exponential expression |
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employee turnover |
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the ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average number of workers |
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extraneousness |
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unrelatedness by virtue of falling outside the matter at hand |
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enantiomorphism |
Noun
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the relation of opposition between crystals or molecules that are reflections of one another |
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east northeast |
Noun
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the compass point midway between northeast and east |
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east by north |
Noun
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the compass point that is one point north of due east |
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east by south |
Noun
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the compass point that is one point south of due east |
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east southeast |
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the compass point midway between east and southeast |
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extrados |
Noun
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the exterior curve of an arch |
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exterior angle |
Noun
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the supplement of an interior angle of a polygon |
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external angle |
Noun
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the supplement of an interior angle of a polygon |
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extinction angle |
Noun
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the angle from its axis that a crystal must be rotated before appearing maximally dark when viewed in polarized light |
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element of a cone |
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a straight line joining the apex and a point on the base |
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element of a cylinder |
Noun
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a straight line running the length of the cylinder |
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ellipse |
Noun
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a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it |
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equilateral triangle |
Noun
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a three-sided regular polygon |
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equiangular triangle |
Noun
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a three-sided regular polygon |
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equipoise |
Noun
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equality of distribution |
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ellipsoid of revolution |
Noun
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a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes |
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entasis |
Noun
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a slight convexity in the shaft of a column |
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embroilment |
Noun
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an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation |
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epicycle |
Noun
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a circle that rolls around (inside or outside) another circle |
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epicycloid |
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a line generated by a point on a circle rolling around another circle |
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eternal rest |
Noun
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euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) |
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enclosed space |
Noun
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space that is surrounded by something |
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eternal sleep |
Noun
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euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) |
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endogamy |
Noun
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marriage within one's own tribe or group as required by custom or law |
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exogamy |
Noun
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marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law |
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executive clemency |
Noun
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the power to pardon or commute the sentence of someone convicted in that jurisdiction usually granted by a president or governor |
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egality |
Noun
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social and political equality |
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egalite |
Noun
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social and political equality |
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emotional state |
Noun
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the state of a person's emotions, especially with regard to pleasure or dejection |
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employ |
Noun
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the state of being employed or having a job |
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employ |
Verb
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put into service |
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employ |
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engage or hire for work |
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ecological niche |
Noun
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(ecology) the status of an organism within its environment and community (affecting its survival as a species) |
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entelechy |
Noun
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(Aristotle) the state of something that is fully realized |
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eternity |
Noun
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a state of eternal existence believed in some religions to characterize the afterlife |
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eternity |
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time without end |
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eternity |
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a seemingly endless time interval (waiting) |
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eternal life |
Noun
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life without beginning or end |
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erectile dysfunction |
Noun
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impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis |
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epidural anesthesia |
Noun
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regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord |
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epidural anaesthesia |
Noun
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regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord |
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elastosis |
Noun
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breakdown of elastic tissue (as the loss of elasticity in the skin of elderly people that results from degeneration of connective tissue) |
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emotional arousal |
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the arousal of strong emotions and emotional behavior |