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 empyrean empyrean /ɛmˈpɪriən/

adjective

  1. Inspiring awe  ( empyreal , empyrean , sublime )
    inspiring awe
     Well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity
    well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity
     Empyrean aplomb
    empyrean aplomb
     The sublime beauty of the night
    the sublime beauty of the night
  2. Of or relating to the sky or heavens  ( empyreal , empyrean )
    of or relating to the sky or heavens
     The empyrean sphere
    the empyrean sphere

noun

  1. The apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected  ( celestial sphere , empyrean , firmament , heavens , sphere , vault of heaven , welkin )
    the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
     On a clear night, one can gaze at the heavens and see countless stars.
    On a clear night, one can gaze at the heavens and see countless stars.


 Buchner Buchner /ˈbʌknɝ/

noun

  1. German organic chemist who studied alcoholic fermentation and discovered zymase (1860-1917)  ( Buchner , Eduard Buchner )
    German organic chemist who studied alcoholic fermentation and discovered zymase (1860-1917)


 irregular irregular /ˌɪˈrɛgjəlɝ/

adjective

  1. () Contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice  ( irregular )
    contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
     Irregular hiring practices
    irregular hiring practices
  2. () Not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals  ( unpredictable , irregular )
    not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals
     An irregular heartbeat
    an irregular heartbeat
  3. Independent in behavior or thought  ( irregular , maverick , unorthodox )
    independent in behavior or thought
     She led a somewhat irregular private life
    she led a somewhat irregular private life
     Maverick politicians
    maverick politicians
  4. (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical  ( irregular )
    (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical
     Walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface
    walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface
  5. Lacking continuity or regularity  ( irregular , temporary )
    lacking continuity or regularity
     An irregular worker
    an irregular worker
     Employed on a temporary basis
    employed on a temporary basis
  6. Deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal  ( atypical , irregular )
    deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal
     These days large families are atypical
    these days large families are atypical
     Atypical clinical findings
    atypical clinical findings
     Atypical pneumonia
    atypical pneumonia
     Highly irregular behavior
    highly irregular behavior
  7. Failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection  ( irregular )
    failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection
     An irregular pair of jeans
    an irregular pair of jeans
  8. (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement  ( irregular )
    (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement
  9. (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces  ( irregular )
    (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces
     Irregular troops
    irregular troops
     Irregular warfare
    irregular warfare

noun

  1. Merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name  ( irregular , second )
    merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
  2. A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment  ( guerilla , insurgent , irregular , guerrilla )
    a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
      The guerrilla fighters launched surprise attacks against the occupying forces.
    The guerrilla fighters launched surprise attacks against the occupying forces.


 spermatozoan spermatozoan /ˌspɝːmətəˈzoʊən/

noun

  1. The male reproductive cell; the male gamete  ( sperm , sperm cell , spermatozoan , spermatozoon )
    the male reproductive cell; the male gamete
     A sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material
    a sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material