adjective of or concerning marriage.Their marital relationship has been generally harmonious.On the form, she marked her marital status as “single.” See the full entry

noun an inclination or natural disposition to move in a certain direction.The right-leaning tendency of the nation’s government has often been commented on in the foreign press.I’ve always had a tendency toward…

noun a community of living things that interact with each other for their survival, together with their surrounding environment.A pond makes an interesting ecosystem to study. See the full entry

adjective handling or dealing with an entity in its entirety or wholeness rather than with emphasis on its parts or various aspects.At our clinic, we take a holistic view of human beings…

adjective characterized by or displaying malice.His political opponents launched malicious attacks against him.The guard’s face wore a malicious expression, and the prisoner froze with fear. See the full entry