distention
Definitions
Noun
- The state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
- The act of expanding by pressure from within
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | distinction | 3 | 41 |
| 2 | intention | 3 | 36 |
| 3 | intentions | 3 | 22 |
| 4 | distinctions | 3 | 15 |
| 5 | discretion | 3 | 14 |
| 6 | distortion | 3 | 7 |
| 7 | abstention | 3 | 5 |
| 8 | intentional | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | dispensation | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | dissension | 3 | 3 |
| 11 | dissection | 3 | 3 |
| 12 | distraction | 3 | 3 |
| 13 | detention | 3 | 2 |
| 14 | dissenting | 3 | 2 |
| 15 | dissemination | 5 | 2 |
| 16 | distortions | 3 | 2 |
| 17 | disunion | 3 | 1 |
| 18 | intentioned | 3 | 1 |
| 19 | detentions | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | ostentation | 4 | 0 |
| 21 | inattention | 4 | 0 |
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Term
Definitions: 2
Fragments: 0
Sound Alikes: 0
Spelled Like: 21
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
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