| compound sentence |
a sentence composed of two or more independent clauses, which are usu. linked by a conjunction, such as "The sky darkened and the wind howled". |
| comprehend |
to understand or grasp the meaning of. [3 definitions] |
| comprehension |
the act, process, or product of comprehending; understanding. [3 definitions] |
| comprehensive |
wide or all-inclusive in range or scope. [3 definitions] |
| compress |
to press into less space, or condense as though pressing together. [4 definitions] |
| comprise |
to include. [2 definitions] |
| compromise |
a settlement of differences by partial concession of demands by each party, or the result of such a settlement. [7 definitions] |
| compulsory |
required or obligatory. [2 definitions] |
| compute |
to calculate by mathematical operations. [5 definitions] |
| computer |
an electronic device used to store, sort, correlate, and make calculations on data at high speeds. [2 definitions] |
| computer graphics |
images produced with computer technology, or the technology itself. [2 definitions] |
| computer lab |
a room providing access to numerous computers, typically found in a school, library, government institution, or private company. Use of a computer lab is free in public institutions and also in private institutions when one has authorization. |
| computer language |
a system of words and symbols used to program a computer; code. |
| computer science |
the science and study of computers, including how they are made and how they work. |
| computer virus |
a code inserted into a host program that can attach itself to and seriously damage other programs, including a computer's system. |
| comrade |
a close friend who shares one's chief interests. [2 definitions] |
| con- |
with; together; jointly. [2 definitions] |
| concave |
curved inward like the interior of a sphere. (Cf. convex.) [3 definitions] |
| conceal |
to hide or keep hidden from sight. [2 definitions] |
| concede |
to acknowledge the truth, justice, or propriety of; admit. [3 definitions] |
| conceited |
having an exaggerated opinion of oneself; vain. |