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A prerequisite to a clear understanding of the predicaments and categories, such as definitions of common terms. Chambers.

See Saint Anthony's Fire, under Saint.

copic, bacterial organism (Bacillus anthracis), resembling transparent rods. [See Illust. under Bacillus.]

The representation of the Deity, or of a polytheistic deity, under a human form, or with human attributes and affections.

One who maintains that, under the gospel dispensation, the moral law is of no use or obligation, but that faith alone is necessary to salvation. The sect of Antinomians originated with John Agricola, in Germany, about the year 1535. Mosheim.

Pertaining to Antiochus, a contemporary with Cicero, and the founder of a sect of philosophers.

A drawing paper of large size. See under Paper, n.

e; old-fashioned; as, an antiquated law. "Antiquated words." Dryden. Old Janet, for so he understood his antiquated attendant was denominated. Sir W. Scott.

Those who live under the same meridian, but on opposite parallels of latitude, north and south of the equator.

In two or more parts; asunder; to piece; as, to take a piece of machinery apart.

Having no petals, or flower leaves. [See Illust. under Anther].

See under Calcite.

A prefix from a Greek preposition. It usually signifies from, away from, off, or asunder, separate; as, in apocope (a cutting off), apostate, apostle (one sent away), apocarpous.

Of or pertaining to the pope or the papacy; papal. Apostolical brief. See under Brief. -- Apostolic canons, a collection of rules and precepts relating to the duty of Christians, and particularly to the ceremonies and discipline of the church in the second and third centuries. -- Apostolic church, the Christian churc…

Clear or manifest to the understanding; plain; evident; obvious; known; palpable; indubitable. It is apparent foul play. Shak.

een invisible or obscured; -- opposed to occultation. Circle of perpetual apparition. See under Circle.

or thing is called and known; name; title; designation. They must institute some persons under the appellation of magistrates. Hume.

suitable to be applied; having relevance; as, this observation is applicable to the case under consideration. -- Ap"pli*ca*ble*ness, n. -- Ap"pli*ca*bly, adv.

To visit. [Obs.] And he applied each place so fast. Chapman. Applied chemistry. See under Chemistry. -- Applied mathematics. See under Mathematics.

The exercise of the power of designating (under a "power of appointment") a person to enjoy an estate or other specific property; also, the instrument by which the designation is made.