Chapter Allopathy to Amelioration of A by Soule's Synonymes

Altruism, n. Devotion to others, love of others, philanthropy, unselfishness, public spirit.

Altruistic, a.

1. Referring to altruism, marked by the theory of devotion to others.

2. Devoted to others, philanthropic, unselfish, friendly to man, attached to the common weal.

Alumina, n. Oxide of aluminum, argillaceous earth, argil.

Aluminous, a. Clayey, argillaceous.

Alumnus, n. [L. pl. Alumni.] Foster-child (of an institution of learning), graduate, pupil, disciple.

Alveary, n. Beehive.

Alveolate, a. Cellular, favose, honey-combed.

Alveole, n. Socket, cell, cavity, alveolus.

Alveolus, n. [L.] See alveole.

Always, ad Ever, evermore, perpetually, continually, eternally, unceasingly, everlastingly, for ever, for aye, at all times, to the end of time, through all ages. See aye.

Amadou, n. Punk, spunk, German tinder, black match, pyrotechnic sponge.

Amain, ad.

1. Violently, forcibly, furiously, headlong, with force, with might and main.

2. (Naut.) Suddenly, all at once.

Amalgam, n.

1. Mercurial compound, mixture (of other metals) with quicksilver.

2. Mixture, composite, compound, combination, alloy.

Amalgamate, v. a.

1. Combine with mercury.

2. Mix, commix, commingle, unite, combine, blend, incorporate, compound.

Amalgamation, n.

1. Combination with mercury.