degree

a position in a musical scale, counting upward from the tonic or fundamental note.

"the lowered third degree of the scale"

by Arminkshipper July 18, 2024

degree

the class into which an equation falls according to the highest power of unknowns or variables present.

"an equation of the second degree"

by Arminkshipper July 18, 2024

degree

any of the three steps on the scale of comparison of gradable adjectives and adverbs, namely positive, comparative, and superlative.

The grammar teacher explained that "fast" is in the positive degree, "faster" is in the comparative degree, and "fastest" is in the superlative degree.

by Arminkshipper July 18, 2024

degree

a thing placed like a step in a series; a tier or row.

The rose garden was a riot of color, with blooms cascading down in vibrant degrees from the highest tiers to the ones closest to the path.

by Arminkshipper July 18, 2024

degree

social or official rank.

"persons of unequal degree"

by Arminkshipper July 18, 2024

degreesonable

Humane in da temperature or intensity-level department.

Seventy-five on da ol' thermostat is a degreesonable setting --- no shivering or misty-breath, but fairly easy on da heating-fuel consumption, also.

by QuacksO August 15, 2024

Digesting Plastics

A fun experience that will change your life forever.

I digesting plastics on a regular basis

by Robdobalina21 October 5, 2023