adjective openly apparent; not concealed. (Cf. covert.)Overt discrimination was the norm in southern states at that time; discrimination in the north was more subtle.Sanctions have not been imposed despite the nation’s overt…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
differentiate
transitive verb to perceive differences or distinctions between.Some people cannot differentiate blue and green.For the exam in music, we had to differentiate the styles of various composers. intransitive verb to observe or…
yield
transitive verb to give forth or produce (a product, result, or quantity).The business yielded huge profits that year.This bread recipe yields two loaves. intransitive verb to be productive; furnish results.There is no…
perspective
noun a technique of representation in three dimensions and in appropriate spatial relationships on a flat surface, or a design or depiction using this technique.Her drawings show excellent use of perspective. adjective…
artifact
noun any object made by human beings, esp. one of an earlier era.The museum had an exhibit of ancient Mexican artifacts. See the full entry