Index of English words, starting with "am"

(1) - Amplitude (n.) An angle upon which the value of some function depends; -- a term used more especially in connection with elliptic functions.
(2) - Amplitude (n.) The extent of a movement measured from the starting point or position of equilibrium; -- applied especially to vibratory movements.
(3) - Amplitude (n.) The horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range.
(4) - Amplitude (n.) The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the foot of the vertical circle passing through any star or object.
(5) - Amplitude (n.) The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the center of the sun, or a star, at its rising or setting. At the rising, the amplitude is eastern or ortive: at the setting, it is western, occiduous, or occasive. It is also northern or southern, when north or south of the equator.
(6) - Amplitude (n.) Of extent of means or resources.
(7) - Amplitude (n.) Of extent of capacity or intellectual powers.
(8) - Amplitude (n.) Largeness, in a figurative sense; breadth; abundance; fullness.
(9) - Amplitude (n.) State of being ample; extent of surface or space; largeness of dimensions; size.

(1) - Amply (adv.) In an ample manner.

(1) - Ampulla (n.) Any membranous bag shaped like a leathern bottle, as the dilated end of a vessel or duct; especially the dilations of the semicircular canals of the ear.
(2) - Ampulla (n.) The vase in which the holy oil for chrism, unction, or coronation is kept.
(3) - Ampulla (n.) A cruet for the wine and water at Mass.
(4) - Ampulla (n.) A narrow-necked vessel having two handles and bellying out like a jug.