Words Starting With "C"

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Commotio

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Commotio is a Latin term that refers to a type of cardiac injury that occurs due to a sudden, blunt force to the chest. This can cause the heart to become dislocated from its normal position, leading to abnormal heart rhythms and potentially life-threatening consequences.

Commotion

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Commotion refers to a state of noisy and confused activity, often caused by a sudden event or disturbance. It can be a loud and chaotic situation, characterized by shouts, screams, and frantic movements.

Commove

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Commove means to move or stir (someone) deeply, often emotionally, to a point of great enthusiasm or excitement. It can also mean to arouse or excite (someone) to a great degree, often sudden and intense.

Communal

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Shared or owned jointly by the members of a community or group.

Communalism

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Communalism refers to a belief or practice that emphasizes the importance of a community or group identity over individual rights and freedoms. It can also refer to a political ideology that seeks to organize society based on communal principles, often with the aim of promoting social cohesion and reducing social and economic inequalities. In a broader sense, communalism can also describe a cultural or social phenomenon where people prioritize the collective interests and values of a community over individual interests and values.

Communalist

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A communalist is a person who advocates for a society based on communal ownership and control of property and resources, rather than private ownership.

Communalities

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Communalities refers to the quality of being shared or common among a group of people, usually in a social or communal setting. It can also refer to the sense of shared values, interests, or experiences that brings people together and creates a sense of belonging.

Communality

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Communality refers to the quality of being shared or common among a group of people, a community, or a society. It can also describe the feeling of belonging or unity among individuals who share a common goal, interest, or identity.

Communally

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In a common or shared way, esp. in relation to the governing or management of something by or for a community.

Communard

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A communard is a member of the Paris Commune, the short-lived renegade government of Paris that existed from March 1871 to May 1871 during the Franco-Prussian War. The Paris Commune was a radical and experimental government that was characterized by its militant republicanism, socialism, and anti-clericalism. Typically, the term "communard" refers specifically to someone who actively participated or sympathized with the Commune and its ideals.

Communards

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The communards were the inhabitants of the short-lived Paris Commune, a revolutionary government that existed from March 28 to May 28, 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War. The Paris Commune was a period of radical social and political upheaval in Paris, characterized by the establishment of a democratically-elected government and the abolition of the previous authoritarian regime. The communards were key players in this movement, fighting for social and economic equality, democratic rights, and the abolition of social hierarchy.

Commune

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A commune is a community or group of people living together, often with a shared goal or ideology. It can also refer to a type of social organization in which people pool their resources and share their daily lives among themselves.

Communed

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The verb "communed" means to converse or talk seriously and quietly, often about something very important or profound. It can also mean to share or exchange thoughts, feelings, or ideas with someone in a deep and intimate way. This word is often used in religious contexts to describe prayer or meditation.

Communes

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Communes refer to communal living arrangements, typically characterized by a shared governance and often a lack of distinction between personal and common property. Communes can be found in various forms, such as intentional communities, hippie communes, kibbutzim, or monasteries. They often emphasize social and ecological values, and may reject traditional notions of ownership, individuality, and materialism.

Communicability

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Communicability refers to the quality or state of being communicable, which means being able to be shared, transmitted, or spread from one person or thing to another. It is often used in the context of ideas, information, or knowledge, and describes the ease with which it can be passed from individual to individual or across a population. In a broader sense, communicability can also refer to the ability of a disease or virus to spread from one person to another, making it an important concept in the fields of epidemiology and public health.

Communicable

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Able to be passed from one person to another, especially through infection or transmission.

Communicant

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A communicant is a person who receives the sacrament of Communion in the Christian Church, particularly in the Anglican, Catholic, and some Protestant traditions.

Communicate

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To communicate means to share information, ideas, or feelings with someone else through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior. It involves conveying a thought or intention from one person to another, and receiving a response or feedback in return.

Communicated

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The word "communicated" is the past tense of the verb "communicate". It means to share or convey information, ideas, or feelings with someone or something, often through a specific means or medium, such as speech, writing, or signal.

Communicates

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The verb "communicates" means to share or exchange information, thoughts, or feelings with someone, either verbally or non-verbally, through words, actions, gestures, or signals.

Communicating

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The verb "communicating" means to convey or share information, thoughts, or ideas with someone or something, often through language, written or spoken. It also implies a two-way exchange, where both parties are actively involved in sharing and understanding each other's messages.

Communication

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The term "communication" refers to the exchange or sharing of information, ideas, or messages between individuals, groups, or organizations. It involves the creation, transmission, and reception of messages through various means, such as verbal language, written language, visual aids, and nonverbal cues. Effective communication is essential in personal and professional settings, as it helps to build relationships, convey messages, and achieve common goals.

Communicational

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Relating to or involving communication; concerned with the exchange of information or ideas.

Communications

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The term "communications" refers to the process of exchanging information, ideas, and messages between individuals or groups, often through various mediums such as verbal, written, or virtual channels. It can involve sharing information, conveying opinions, and maintaining relationships through effective use of language, media, and technology.

Communicative

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The adjective "communicative" refers to a person or thing that is able to communicate effectively, often in a friendly and cooperative manner. It can also describe something that is able to convey information or express ideas in a clear and timely fashion. For example, a communicative employee might be able to clearly explain their work to others, or a communicative phone service might be able to troubleshoot issues with ease. In a broader sense, the term can also refer to the act of sharing information or ideas, whether verbal or nonverbal, such as active listening or meaningful gestures.

Communicatively

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Communicatively refers to the way language is used to convey meaning in a social context. It refers to the way in which language is used to establish and maintain relationships, negotiate meaning, and achieve social goals. This can include factors such as tone, pitch, volume, and body language, as well as the actual words and phrases used. Communicatively may also refer to the way in which language is used to communicate effectively, efficiently, and accurately, and to convey one's message to the intended audience.

Communicativeness

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Communicativeness refers to the quality of being able to communicate effectively or easily with others, often characterized by being open, approachable, and willing to listen and share one's thoughts, feelings, and ideas in a clear and concise manner.

Communicator

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A communicator is a person who is skilled at conveying thoughts, ideas, and messages effectively and clearly to others. They are able to express themselves well through verbal and nonverbal means, such as speaking, writing, and body language, and are often effective in achieving their communication goals.

Communing

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Communing refers to a state of close and often intimate connection or understanding with someone or something, often characterized by a sense of coordination, harmony, and unity. It can also describe a specific type of spiritual practice or ritual, where one seeks to connect with a higher power, nature, or the universe. In general, communing involves a sense of oneness and reciprocity, where individual boundaries are dissolved and a deeper sense of unity is experienced.

Communion

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Communion refers to the act of sharing food or drink together, typically in a religious ceremony. In Christian tradition, communion is the rite in which worshippers taste bread and wine, considering them to be the body and blood of Christ. It is often seen as a way to symbolize unity with God and among believers. In a broader sense, communion can also refer to the feeling of shared understanding and connection among people who share a common interest, goal, or experience.

Communions

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Communions refer to a mass or celebration in which consecrated bread and wine are shared among participants, typically in Christian churches, to symbolize unity and to remember the sacrament of the Last Supper.

Communique

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A communique is a formal letter, statement, or declaration issued by an organization, government, or group, typically containing information, instructions, or announcements related to a specific event, situation, or issue. It is often formal and official in tone, and is intended to convey a clear and concise message to a specific audience.

Communiques

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Communiqués are official statements or messages issued by governments, organizations, or individuals to inform the public about a particular event, situation, or decision. They are typically formal and concise, providing key information without elaboration or comment.

Communisation

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Communisation is a term that refers to the process of transforming society into a direct, decentralized, and non-hierarchical post-capitalist society, often characterized by the abolition of wage labor, the elimination of private property, and the development of communal and cooperative forms of organization and decision-making. In this sense, communisation is often seen as a radical alternative to traditional Marxist notions of communism, which envisioned a planned economy and a vanguard party-led revolution.

Communise

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I think there might be a slight typo there! The correct word is probably "communize". <br><br>To communize means to make something or someone a part of a community or to make a communal ownership or control. For example, "The government began to communize the land, giving it to the peasants to work collectively."

Communism

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Communism is a political and economic ideology that seeks to establish a classless, stateless, and egalitarian society in which all resources are shared equally among the population. In a communist system, the means of production are owned and controlled by the community as a whole, rather than by private individuals or corporations. The goal of communism is to create a more equal and just society, where there is no exploitation of one class by another and where everyone has access to the resources they need to live a fulfilling life.