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casioned by temperamental qualities of individuals. -- Theory of equations (Math.), the branch of algebra that treats of the properties of a single algebraic equation of any degree containing one unknown quantity.

n or consequence from premises, or the like. "To erect conclusions." Sir T. Browne. "Malebranche erects this proposition." Locke.

s of Bryozoa which produce delicate corals, often incrusting like lichens, but sometimes branched.

That branch of knowledge which has for its subject the characteristics of the human family, developing the details with which ethnology as a comparative science deals; descriptive ethnology. See Ethnology.

The stingfish, or lesser weever (Tranchinus vipera).

That branch of philological science which treats of the history of words, tracing out their origin, primitive significance, and changes of from and meaning.

A genus of ophiurans with much-branched arms.

phiuroidea, including the genera Euryale, Astrophyton, etc. They generally have the arms branched. See Astrophyton.

A large division of gastropod molluske, including the Pulmonifera and Opisthobranchiata.

The branch of medical science which teaches the method of acquiring a good habit of body. [Obs.]

Twigs and branches of evergreen plants used for decoration. "The funeral evengreens entwine." Keble.

a case to be determined, as an exercise in the application of the rules of any study or branch of science; as, in trigonometry and grammar, the principles and rules are illustrated by examples.

The external branch of the appendages of Crustacea.

; one who has skill, experience, or extensive knowledge in his calling or in any special branch of learning.

Tending or serving to extract or draw out. Certain branches of industry are conveniently designated extractive: e.g., agriculture, pastoral and mining pursuits, cutting of lumber, etc. Cairnes.

A bundle of sticks, twigs, or small branches of trees, used for fuel, for raising batteries, filling ditches, or other purposes in fortification; a fascine. Shak.

The root, or one of the branches of the root, of a tooth. See Tooth.

Clustered, parallel, and upright, as the branches of the Lombardy poplar; pointed.

A kind of embroidery stitch producing a branching zigzag line.

A branch railroad, stage line, or the like; a side line which increases the business of the main line.