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 unorthodoxy unorthodoxy /ˌʌnɔːrˈθɒdɒksi/

noun

  1. The quality of being unorthodox  ( heterodoxy , unorthodoxy )
    the quality of being unorthodox
  2. A belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion  ( heresy , unorthodoxy )
    a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
  3. Any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position  ( heresy , heterodoxy , unorthodoxy )
    any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position


 eve eve /ˈiːv/

noun

  1. () The day before  ( eve )
    the day before
     He always arrives on the eve of her departure
    he always arrives on the eve of her departure
  2. The latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)  ( eve , even , eventide , evening )
    the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
     He enjoyed the evening light across the lake
    he enjoyed the evening light across the lake
  3. The period immediately before something  ( eve )
    the period immediately before something
     On the eve of the French Revolution
    on the eve of the French Revolution

 Eve

  1. () (Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden  ( Eve )
    (Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
      Eve was the first woman according to the biblical creation story.
    Eve was the first woman according to the biblical creation story.


 canteen canteen /kænˈtiːn/

noun

  1. () A flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers  ( canteen )
    a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
      The hiker filled his canteen with water from the river.
    The hiker filled his canteen with water from the river.
  2. Restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat  ( canteen )
    restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat
     During lunch breaks, workers gather in the factory canteen for a warm meal.
    During lunch breaks, workers gather in the factory canteen for a warm meal.
  3. A recreation room in an institution  ( canteen )
    a recreation room in an institution
     The school canteen has been transformed into a hub of art and music events.
    The school canteen has been transformed into a hub of art and music events.
  4. A restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen  ( canteen , mobile canteen )
    a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen
  5. Sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution, school or camp etc.  ( canteen )
    sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution, school or camp etc.
     The school canteen sells an array of food items, stationery, and personal hygiene products.
    The school canteen sells an array of food items, stationery, and personal hygiene products.


 k k /ˈkeɪ/

adjective

  1. Denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units  ( k , m , one thousand , 1000 , thousand )
    denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units
      The charity raised a thousand dollars for the cause.
    The charity raised a thousand dollars for the cause.

 K

    noun

    1. () The basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Système International d'Unités  ( kelvin , K )
      the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Système International d'Unités
    2. Street names for ketamine  ( cat valium , green , honey oil , jet , K , special K , super acid , super C )
      street names for ketamine
    3. The 11th letter of the Roman alphabet  ( K , kay )
      the 11th letter of the Roman alphabet
    4. A unit of information equal to 1024 bytes  ( K , kB , KiB , kibibyte , kilobyte )
      a unit of information equal to 1024 bytes
    5. A unit of information equal to 1000 bytes  ( K , kB , kilobyte )
      a unit of information equal to 1000 bytes
    6. The cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100  ( 1000 , chiliad , G , grand , K , M , one thousand , thou , yard , thousand )
      the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
       There are one thousand meters in a kilometer
      There are one thousand meters in a kilometer
    7. A light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite  ( atomic number 19 , K , potassium )
      a light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite
        Potassium is an electrolyte that helps maintain proper fluid balance in the body.
      Potassium is an electrolyte that helps maintain proper fluid balance in the body.