ETYM Old Eng. delit, Old Fren. delit, deleit, from delitier, to delight. Related to Delight.
A feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction; SYN. delectation.
ETYM French désir, from désirer. Related to Desire.
1. An inclination to want things.
2. Something that is desired.
3. The feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state.
ETYM Latin inclinatio: cf. French inclination.
1. An attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; SYN. disposition, tendency.
2. That toward which one is inclined to feel a liking.
3. The act of inclining; bending forward; SYN. inclining.
4. (Geometry) The angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis); SYN. angle of inclination.
5. (Astronomy) The angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees; SYN. inclination of an orbit.
Angle between horizon and magnetic needle moving vertically; magnetic dip.
Angle between the ecliptic and the plane of the orbit of a planet, asteroid, or comet. In the case of satellites orbiting a planet, it is the angle between the plane of orbit of the satellite and the equator of the planet.
ETYM French zeste, probably from Latin schistos split, cleft, divided, Greek zelos. Related to Schism.
1. A piece of orange or lemon peel, or the aromatic oil which may be squeezed from such peel, used to give flavor to liquor, etc.
2. Hence, something that gives or enhances a pleasant taste, or the taste itself; an appetizer; also, keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
3. The woody, thick skin inclosing the kernel of a walnut.
Reimar, 25.3.1923, dt. Physiker; Arbeiten über Astrophysik; 197183 Präsident der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, 198489 Generaldirektor der ESA.