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r "ego" of its acts and affections; -- in other words, the self- affirmation that certain modifications are known by me, and that these modifications are mine. Sir W. Hamilton.

elating to the structure and parts of the system of creation, the elements of bodies, the modifications of material things, the laws of motion, and the order and course of nature.

A white amorphous substance, regarded as a polymeric modification of isocyanic acid.

A modification of the kaleidoscope; -- used to reflect images so as to form beautiful designs.

A liquid hydrocarbon, C10H22, of the paraffin series, including several isomeric modifications.

lse; secondary; as, a derivative conveyance; a derivative word. Derivative circulation, a modification of the circulation found in some parts of the body, in which the arteries empty directly into the veins without the interposition of capillaries. Flint. -- De*riv"a*tive*ly, adv. -- De*riv"a*tive*ness, n.…

A white amorphous substance obtained as a polymeric modification of acrolein.

State of diversity or variation; variegation; modification; change; alternation. Infinite diversifications of tints may be produced. Adventurer.

A solid isomeric modification of olein.

composed of, entoplasm; as, the entoplastic products of some Protozoa, or the entoplastic modification of the cell protoplasm, by which a nucleus is produced.

A tumor consisting mainly of fibrous tissue, or of same modification of such tissue.

resent; as, the next moment is future, to the present. Future tense (Gram.), the tense or modification of a verb which expresses a future act or event.

A modification of the gyroscope, consisting essentially of a fly wheel fixed inside a rigid case to which is attached a thin flange of metal for supporting the instrument. It is used in studying the dynamics of rotating bodies.

representation of a helmet over shields or coats of arms, denoting gradations of rank by modifications of form.

aving a resemblance in structure, due to descent from a common progenitor with subsequent modification; homogenetic; -- applied both to animals and plants. See Homoplastic.

he fore leg of a horse, the wing of a bird, and the fin of a fish, all these organs being modifications of one type of structure.

A useful addition to, or modification of, a machine, manufacture, or composition. Kent.

Any change or modification in the pitch or tone of the voice.

debts. Insolvent law, or Act of insolvency, a law affording relief, -- subject to various modifications in different States, -- to insolvent debtors, upon their delivering up their property for the benefit of their creditors. See Bankrupt law, under Bankrupt, a.

tters (CHR) of the name of Christ in its Greek form. Later, the name was given to various modifications of this standard.