Words Starting with M

Explore 36 words beginning with the letter M. Each entry includes definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences.

Mademoiselle

/ˌmæ.də.mwɑːˈzɛl/

a French term used to address or refer to an unmarried woman or girl.

EN → ZH

Magnanimity

/ˌmæɡ.nəˈnɪm.ɪ.ti/

the quality of being generous and forgiving, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful tha...

EN → ZH

Malagasy

ˌmæl.əˈɡɑː.zi

Relating to Madagascar, its people, or their language.

EN → ZH

Malice

ˈmæl.ɪs

The intention or desire to do evil or cause harm to others.

EN → ZH

Managing Difficult Communication Situations

ˈmænɪdʒɪŋ ˈdɪfɪkəlt kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən sɪtʃuˈeɪʃənz

The act of handling or overseeing challenging situations where communication may break down or lead ...

EN → ZH

Matinees

/ˌmætɪˈneɪz/

A performance, usually of a play or a movie, that takes place in the daytime.

EN → ZH

Matriculation

məˌtrɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən

The process of enrolling in a college or university, or the date at which this enrollment occurs.

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Mature

/məˈtʃʊr/

Fully developed in physical or mental capacity; having reached adulthood.

EN → ZH

Meditate

ˈmɛdɪˌteɪt

To engage in a mental exercise that involves focusing the mind, often for relaxation or spiritual pu...

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Meeting

ˈmiːtɪŋ

a gathering of people for a particular purpose, especially for discussion or decision-making

EN → ES

Membrane

ˈmɛmˌbreɪn

A thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space or organ.

EN → ZH

Mess

mɛs

A situation or place that is untidy or in disarray; a state of confusion or disorder.

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Messiah

məˈsaɪə

In a religious context, specifically in Judaism and Christianity, a messiah is a savior or liberator...

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Metaphysics

ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks

A branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, including concepts such as...

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Metastatic

ˌmɛtəˈstætɪk

Relating to the spread of disease, especially cancer, from one part of the body to another.

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Mete

/miːt/

To give out or measure (usually used in the context of punishment or rewards).

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Method

ˈmɛθəd

A particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or establ...

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Meticulously

məˈtɪkjuləsli

In a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly.

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Microbial Basis

maɪˈkroʊbiəl ˈbeɪsɪs

The fundamental role or underlying structure that microbes (such as bacteria and fungi) play in a pa...

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Micturition

/ˌmɪk.tjʊˈrɪʃ.ən/

The act of urination; the process through which urine is expelled from the body.

EN → ZH

Mienne

miˈɛn

The word 'mienne' is a possessive pronoun in French meaning 'mine', used to indicate ownership of so...

EN → AR

Miens

/miːnz/

A person's appearance or demeanor, often reflecting their character or mood.

EN → AR

Migrate

ˈmaɪɡreɪt

to move from one place to another, often on a periodic basis, especially for living or breeding purp...

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Ministry

ˈmɪnɪstri

A government department headed by a minister.

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Mire

/maɪər/

A stretch of swampy or boggy ground.

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Moderate

ˈmɒdəreɪt

Average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree; not extreme.

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Mongrel

/ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

A dog of mixed breed.

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Monism

ˈmɒnɪzəm

The doctrine that only one ultimate substance or principle exists, and that everything in the univer...

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Monsieur

/mɒn.sjœ/

A title of respect used for a man, equivalent to 'mister'.

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More

/mɔːr/

a greater or additional amount or degree.

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Mortuary

/ˈmɔːr.tʃuː.ɛr.i/

A place where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation.

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Motivate

ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt

To provide someone with a reason for doing something, especially to encourage them to achieve someth...

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Motivation

/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

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Mythomania

/ˌmɪθ.əˈmeɪ.ni.ə/

A condition characterized by an uncontrollable urge to lie or exaggerate, often for self-aggrandizem...

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Myths

mɪθs

A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural...

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Même

mɛm

used for emphasis, meaning 'even' or 'also'.

EN → AR