ˈænjuəl
71nuclide — [ nju:klʌɪd] noun Physics a distinct kind of atom or nucleus characterized by a specific number of protons and neutrons. Derivatives nuclidic adjective Origin 1940s: from nucleus + ide (from Gk eidos form ) …
72nudibranch — [ nju:dɪbraŋk] noun Zoology a shell less marine mollusc of the order Nudibranchia; a sea slug. Origin from mod. L. Nudibranchia, from L. nudus nude + branchia …
73nugatory — [ nju:gət(ə)ri, nu: ] adjective 1》 of no value or importance. 2》 useless or futile. Origin C17: from L. nugatorius, from nugari to trifle …
74numen — [ nju:mən] noun (plural numina mɪnə) a presiding spirit or deity. Origin C17: from L …
75numeraire — [ nju:mərɛ:] noun Economics an item or commodity acting as a measure of value or as a standard for currency exchange. Origin 1960s: from Fr. numéraire, from late L. numerarius, from L. numerus a number …
76numerate — [ nju:m(ə)rət] adjective having a good basic knowledge of arithmetic. Derivatives numeracy noun Origin 1950s: from L. numerus a number , on the pattern of literate …
77numero uno — [ˌnju:mərəʊ u:nəʊ] noun (plural numero unos) informal the best or most important person or thing. Origin Ital., lit. number one …
78numerology — [ˌnju:mə rɒlədʒi] noun the branch of knowledge concerned with the occult significance of numbers. Derivatives numerological adjective numerologist noun …
79numerus clausus — [ˌnju:mərəs klaʊsəs] noun a fixed maximum number of entrants admissible to an academic institution. Origin L., lit. closed number …
80numinous — [ nju:mɪnəs] adjective having a strong religious or spiritual quality. Derivatives numinosity noun Origin C17: from L. numen, numin divine will + ous …
