- 5. (Geom.) Unfolding, unrolling (of a curve).
Evolve, v. a. Unroll, unfold, expand, open, develop.
Evolvement, n. See evolution.
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Exacerbate, v. a.
- 1. Irritate, exasperate, provoke, embitter, inflame, excite, infuriate, enrage.
- 2. Aggravate, heighten, increase.
Exacerbation, n.
- 1. Exasperation, provocation, irritation.
- 2. Aggravation, increase, heightening.
Exact, a.
- 1. Strict, rigid, rigorous, severe, scrupulous.
- 2. Precise, without the least error.
- 3. Accurate, correct, close, literal, faithful.
- 4. Accurate, critical, nice.
- 5. Methodical, regular, precise, careful, punctilious, punctual, orderly.
Exact, v. a.
- 1. Extort, require authoritatively.
- 2. Claim, demand.
Exaction, n.
- 1. Extortion.
- 2. Contribution (demanded), tribute.