A very young child or baby, typically from birth to about one year old. The term is often used in formal or medical contexts to refer to the earliest stage of human development.
The action or fact of joining or being joined, especially in a political context. It can refer to a state of being united or combined into a single entity, such as a marriage, an alliance between coun…
A small, shallow, circular dish with a slightly raised rim, typically placed under a cup to catch drips or protect a surface. It can also refer to a similar-shaped object, such as a flying saucer (an…
Proof is a noun that refers to evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement. It can also mean the process of demonstrating the validity of a proposition. In a different context…
A belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good. It is an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists, often without absolute proof. Beliefs can be based…
A nerve is a bundle of fibers that transmits impulses of sensation and movement between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body. Figuratively, it refers to courage, boldness, or audacity,…
The number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million). In modern English, especially in American and international scientific and financial contexts, it universally means a thousand million. Historically, i…
A person, thing, or event that makes something happen; the reason or motive for an action or condition. It can also refer to a principle, aim, or movement that one is prepared to support or advocate f…
A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; also, the easing or alleviation of a person's feelings of grief, distress, or anxiety. As a verb, it means to provide such ease or consola…
The power to influence, direct, or command people, behavior, or the course of events. It can also refer to a means of limiting, regulating, or verifying something, such as a scientific experiment or a…
