Words Starting With "C"

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Coming

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The verb "coming" is the present participle of the verb "come", which means to move towards a place or person, or to arrive at a place or occasion. It can also be used to describe a future event or situation that is expected to happen. For example:<br><br> "The party is coming tonight, so I'm getting ready." (to move towards a place or arrive at an occasion)<br> "She's coming to visit this weekend." (to expect a future event or situation)<br><br>In addition, "coming" can also be used as a noun to refer to a period of time in the future, especially a specific date or time. For example:<br><br> "I'm looking forward to coming next year." (referring to a specific time in the future)<br><br>Overall, the word "coming" is used to describe a sense of movement or arrival, and can be used to refer to a wide range of contexts.

Comingle

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To combine or mix together in a confused or indistinguishable way, often in a physical sense. For example, "The two rivers comingle in the valley before flowing into the sea." It can also refer to the act of mingling or mixing together, often in a social sense, as in "The cultures comingle in this cosmopolitan city."

Comintern

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The Comintern, also known as the Third International, was an international communist organization founded in 1919 by Vladimir Lenin and other leading communist figures. The name "Comintern" is a shortened form of "Communist International". The Comintern was created to coordinate the activities of communist parties around the world, promote international socialist revolution, and provide a unified front against capitalism and imperialism.

Comitative

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The word "comitative" is an adjective that means "in the company of" or "accompanied by". It is often used in linguistics and grammar to describe a grammatical relationship between two words or phrases, where one word or phrase indicates that the other is accompanying or accompanying someone or something.

Comitatus

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Comitatus is a Latin word that refers to an entourage, retinue, or bodyguard. It is often used in historical contexts to describe the personal attendants and followers of a king, noble, or high-ranking official. In a broader sense, comitatus can also refer to a group of people who are loyal and devoted to a particular cause, leader, or ideology. In modern times, the term is often used in academic and historical discussions to describe the social and military contexts in which a leader's power and prestige were reinforced by their entourage.

Comitia

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In ancient Roman history, the Comitia was the most important assembly of the Roman Republic. It was a gathering of the Roman citizens, including magistrates, senators, and other free-born men, where they would discuss and vote on important issues such as war, laws, and the election of magistrates. The Comitia was usually held in the Roman Forum and was presided over by a presiding magistrate.

Comitial

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Comitial refers to the Latin words "comitia", meaning "sembly" or "assembly", and "cial", implying a relation. In English, comitial has an obsolete meaning, specifically referring to the parliament or legislative body of ancient Rome, which was assembled in the Comitium.

Comity

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Comity refers to courtesy, respect, and cooperation between nations, states, or individuals, particularly in international relations. It encompasses a sense of global citizenship, mutual understanding, and respect for each other's differences, laws, and customs. Comity can also refer to the principle of giving foreign judgments and decisions recognition and enforcement in one's own courts, even if they would not be recognized if they were rendered by a local court. In this sense, comity plays a crucial role in international cooperation and dispute resolution.

Comma

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The comma is a punctuation mark used to separate items in a list, to set off nonessential clauses or phrases, and to indicate a pause in a sentence. It is used to separate words, phrases, or clauses that are not closely related in meaning.

Commagene

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Commagene is a historical region in the southeastern part of Asia Minor, now part of modern-day Turkey. The name Commagene comes from the Greek word "kômma genē", which means "inhabited by people called Kômmai". It was a kingdom that existed from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD.

Command-driven

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Command-driven refers to a system or interface that is controlled or navigated using a series of commands, which are given as input by the user. In other words, the user provides instructions, or commands, and the system responds accordingly. This is often seen in text-based interfaces, such as command-line interfaces (CLI) or command-based software.

Command

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A command is a order or instruction given to someone or something to perform a specific action or set of actions. It is often used in a formal or official context, such as a military or business setting. For example: "The general gave the command to advance." or "The manager issued a command to increase production."

Commandant

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Commandant is a high-ranking military officer in a naval or air force who has command authority and responsibility for a fleet, squadron, or other unit. In civilian contexts, the term is sometimes used to refer to the head of a prison or a boarding school. The word "commandant" is derived from the French language, in which "commandant" means "one who commands" or "commander".

Commandants

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Commandants are senior military officers or officials in charge of a unit, institution, or territory. They typically hold high ranks and are responsible for overseeing and commanding a specific organization, brigade, division, or military base. The term is often used in various military contexts, including naval and ground forces, and can also refer to civilian officials in charge of administrative or governing bodies such as penitentiaries, hospitals, or schools.

Commanded

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The verb "commanded" means to give an order or instruction to someone, typically in a forceful or authoritative manner. It can also mean to have control or power over something or someone. For example:<br><br> She commanded the troops to march into battle.<br> The captain commanded the ship through treacherous waters.<br> The teacher commanded their students to do the homework.<br><br>It is often used in historical or formal contexts, and can convey a sense of authority, power, or control.

Commandeer

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To take control of something, typically in an unauthorized or coercive manner, and use it for one's own purposes.

Commandeered

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The word "commandeered" means to take control of something or someone, often in a sudden or unauthorized way. It can also mean to take possession of something, usually for a particular purpose or function.

Commandeering

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Commandeering refers to the act of seizing or taking control of something from someone else, often in a way that is considered illegitimate or unauthorized. This can include predating upon, plundering, or pilfering someone's property or resources without their consent.

Commandeers

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To take control of something, typically a situation or an organization, and make decisions on its own behalf, often in an authoritarian way.

Commander-in-chief

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The person who holds the highest authority in a country's armed forces, making key decisions and giving orders to military commanders.

Commander

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A commander is a high-ranking officer or leader who is in charge of a military unit, a navy or army, or a space expedition. They are responsible for making important decisions, giving orders, and directing the activities of their team or crew to achieve a specific goal or mission.

Commanderies

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Commanderies refer to autonomous or semi-autonomous territorial divisions or provinces, especially in Eastern Asia, such as those established by European powers during the pre-World War II era. In some cases, a commandery may refer to a military outpost or a fortified location that is governed by a commander or commandant.

Commanders

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Commanders refer to persons or officers who have the authority and responsibility to command or direct groups of people, such as military units, teams, or organizations. They are responsible for making decisions, giving orders, and ensuring the task or mission is completed efficiently and effectively.

Commandery

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A commandery is a high-ranking officer's detachment of a hundred or more knights in a medieval military order, such as the Order of the Temple, the Order of St. John, or the Teutonic Order. The commander of a commandery was usually a senior noble or high-ranking officer.

Commanding

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Meaning: Having control or authority over something or someone; giving orders and being obeyed.

Commandment

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A commandment is a rule or regulation given by a higher authority, especially a religious or moral one. In a religious context, commandments are often considered divine laws or decrees that are binding on believers. In general, commandments may be seen as guidelines or principles for living a good life, and are often used to shape and guide individual behavior and decision-making.

Commandments

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The word "commandments" refers to a set of rules or instructions that are considered authoritative or binding. In a religious context, the Ten Commandments, also known as the Decalogue, are a set of fundamental principles or laws that are considered essential for living a good life and maintaining a relationship with a higher power.

Commando

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A commando is a highly trained military unit or individual soldier who conducts small-scale aggressive operations behind enemy lines. The term is often associated with British and South African special forces, but similar units exist in other countries.

Commandos

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Commandos are elite military forces that are trained for specialized tasks, such as reconnaissance, sabotage, and direct action. They are typically small teams of highly skilled soldiers who are capable of operating independently and unsupervised behind enemy lines.

Commandries

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Commanderies refer to a noble or aristocratic office or institution, typically associated with the Knights Templar or other medieval military-religious orders. Alternatively, a commandery can also be a fictional world in the/kubernetes Door series of fantasy novels, where it is a magical realm ruled by a powerful wizard.

Commandry

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The word "commandry" refers to a commandery, which is a unit of a knighthood or chivalric order, typically consisting of a group of knights or heads of families who hold a certain rank or dignity within the order.

Commands

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The word "commands" refers to a series of instructions or orders given to someone or something, often in a formal or authoritative manner. It can also refer to control or mastery over something, such as commanding respect or commanding a high level of authority.

Commas

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Commas (",") are punctuation marks used to indicate a pause in a sentence, separate items in a list, or separate clauses in a compound sentence. They are also used to separate thousands and millions in numbers, and to set off nonessential clauses or phrases in a sentence.

Commatic

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I apologize, but I think there may be a mistake. There is no word "commatic" in the English language. Could you please check the spelling or provide another word for me to explain? I'd be happy to help with the meaning.

Commatism

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I apologize, but "commatism" is not a recognized English word. It's possible that it's a made-up or nonsensical term.<br><br>However, I think you might be referring to "communism", which is a political ideology that emphasizes the collective ownership and distribution of resources, as well as the elimination of social classes. Communism is often characterized by a lack of private property, a planned economy, and a focus on equality and social welfare.<br><br>If you meant something else, please let me know and I'll do my best to help!

Commelinaceae

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Commelinaceae is a family of monocotyledonous flowering plants, commonly known as dayflowers or widow's tears. They are found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The family includes about 50 genera and over 700 species of plants, many of which are popular ornamental plants, such as the Dollar Plant (Commelina diffusa) and the Spider Lily (Cobountha estipulata). The name Commelinaceae honors the French botanist Henri Bosse de Commelin.