maternal |
of, having to do with, or like a mother. [2 definitions] |
math |
short for "mathematics." |
mathematical |
of or having to do with mathematics. |
mathematician |
a person who works in mathematics. |
mathematics |
(used with a singular verb) the study of numbers, amounts, shapes, and the relationship between them, using symbols to represent these things. Arithmetic, algebra, and geometry are some branches of mathematics. |
matinee |
a movie, play, or other performance held in the morning or afternoon. |
matter |
all substances that contain atoms and take up space. [5 definitions] |
mattress |
a large pad that supports the body while sleeping, made of a strong fabric filled with soft material such as cotton, hair, straw, or foam rubber. |
mature |
fully grown. [4 definitions] |
maul |
a heavy hammer, sometimes with a wooden head, used to drive stakes, piles, or the like. [2 definitions] |
Mauritania |
a country in western Africa. Nouakchott is the capital of Mauritania. |
Mauritius |
an island country in the Indian Ocean lying to the east of Madagascar. The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis. |
mauve |
the color that comes from mixing blue, purple, and white paint. |
maximum |
the largest possible amount or number. [2 definitions] |
May |
the fifth month of the year. May has thirty-one days. |
may |
to be allowed to. [3 definitions] |
Maya |
a member of an ancient Indian civilization of Mexico and Central America that was discovered and destroyed by Europeans in the 1500s. [2 definitions] |
maybe |
perhaps; possibly. |
mayfly |
a delicate insect with two pairs of wings. The mayfly larva may live for several years in a stream, lake, or river. Once it turns into an adult, it lives for only a few hours. [2 definitions] |
mayhem |
violent disorder or utter chaos. |
mayonnaise |
a thick dressing of oil, vinegar or lemon juice, seasonings, and egg yolks. Mayonnaise is used in salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. |