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Meaning of r. v.

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

r.

verb

Definitions

  1. Abbreviation of regnavit.

    Example: Byzantine emperor Manuel I Komnenos (r. 1143–1180)

adjective

Definitions

  1. Very uncommon; scarce.

    Example: Black pearls are very rare and therefore very valuable.

    Synonyms:geasonscarceselcouthseldseldsomesellyuncommon
    Antonyms:commonfrequent
  2. (of a gas) Thin; of low density.

  3. Good; enjoyable.

adjective

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  1. (particularly meats) Cooked very lightly, so the meat is still red (in the case of steak or beef in the general sense).

    Antonyms:well done

adjective

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  1. Early

adjective

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  1. Straight, not bent.

    Example: a right line

  2. Of an angle, having a size of 90 degrees, or one quarter of a complete rotation; the angle between two perpendicular lines.

    Example: The kitchen counter formed a right angle with the back wall.

  3. Of a geometric figure, incorporating a right angle between edges, faces, axes, etc.

    Example: a right triangle, a right prism, a right cone

  4. Complying with justice, correctness or reason; correct, just, true.

    Example: I thought you'd made a mistake, but it seems you were right all along.

adjective

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  1. Of or relating to a monarch or their family.

  2. Having the air or demeanour of a monarch; illustrious; magnanimous; of more than common size or excellence.

  3. In large sailing ships, of a mast right above the topgallant mast and its sails.

    Example: royal mast;  royal sail

  4. Free-for-all, especially involving multiple combatants.

noun

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  1. A regulation, law, guideline.

    Example: All participants must adhere to the rules.

  2. A ruler; device for measuring, a straightedge, a measure.

  3. A straight line (continuous mark, as made by a pen or the like), especially one lying across a paper as a guide for writing.

  4. A regulating principle.

noun

Definitions

  1. Revelry.