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consonant a sound in a language made by constricting or diverting the flow of air through the mouth using the tongue, teeth, lips, or other speech organs. The sounds represented by the letters "d," "k," "b," "s," and "m" are examples of consonants in English. [6 definitions]
conspicuous easily seen; noticeable. [2 definitions]
conspiracy a secret agreement or plan among two or more persons to perform a crime or other wrongful act. [4 definitions]
conspire to secretly agree or plan to perform a crime or other wrongful act with another person or persons. [3 definitions]
constable a peace officer, esp. in a small town or village. [2 definitions]
constant unchanging; uniform. [4 definitions]
constantly continuously; unceasingly. [3 definitions]
constellation any of eighty-eight groupings or patterns of stars named after the animals, objects, or mythological characters they are thought to resemble. [3 definitions]
constituent serving as a component or part of something. [4 definitions]
constitute to form or compose. [4 definitions]
constitution the process or act of establishing, setting up, or constituting; composition. [6 definitions]
constitutional of or relating to a constitution. [4 definitions]
constrict to pull or squeeze in; make narrower or smaller; tighten. [3 definitions]
constrictor any of various snakes that coil around and crush their prey. [3 definitions]
construct to put together by assembling component parts; build. [2 definitions]
construction the act or process of building or constructing. [4 definitions]
constructive serving to clarify or improve; helpful. [3 definitions]
consul a national government official assigned to live in a foreign city in order to give assistance and protection to his or her nation's citizens who live or travel there, and to promote his or her country's commercial interests. [2 definitions]
consult to look to for advice or information. [4 definitions]
consultant one who offers advice or expertise to others on a professional basis. [2 definitions]
consume to eat, drink, or ingest. [6 definitions]