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An angle upon which the value of some function depends; -- a term used more especially in connection with elliptic functions. Magnetic amplitude, the angular distance of a heavenly body, when on the horizon, from the magnetic east or west point as indicated by the compass. The difference between the magnetic and the tr…

The vase in which the holy oil for chrism, unction, or coronation is kept. Shipley.

An organ which is equivalent in its functions to a different organ in another species or group, or even in the same group; as, the gill of a fish is the analogue of a lung in a quadruped, although the two are not of like structural relations.

A relation or correspondence in function, between organs or parts which are decidedly different.

A spore of some algæ, which has male functions.

To give extreme unction to. [Obs.] R. of Brunne.

Not harmonic. The anharmonic function or ratio of four points abcd on a straight line is the quantity (ac/ad):(bc/bd), where the segments are to regarded as plus or minus, according to the order of the letters.

Of or relating to animals; as, animal functions.

d the story with great animation. Suspended animation, temporary suspension of the vital functions, as in persons nearly drowned.

The science of the structure and functions of the human body.

his contrivance increase its resistance several times. The anticoherer can be used in conjunction with a telephone.

A collection of organs all of which unite in a common function; as, the respiratory apparatus.

The near approach of one heavenly body to another, or to the meridian; a coming into conjunction; as, the appulse of the moon to a star, or of a star to the meridian.

tyrannical; as, an arbitrary prince or government. Dryden. Arbitrary constant, Arbitrary function (Math.), a quantity of function that is introduced into the solution of a problem, and to which any value or form may at will be given, so that the solution may be made to meet special requirements. -- Arbitrary quantity…

igning or construction; constructive. "Architectonic wisdom." Boyle. These architectonic functions which we had hitherto thought belonged. J. C. Shairp.

The independent variable upon whose value that of a function depends. Brande & C.

The hollow beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder; the axilla.

One of the divisions of the ungulate animals. The functional toes of the hind foot are even in number, and the third digit of each foot (corresponding to the middle finger in man) is asymmetrical and paired with the fourth digit, as in the hog, the sheep, and the ox; - - opposed to Perissodactyla.

The office or function of an assessor.

One who explains the higher functions and relations of the soul by the association of ideas; e. g., Hartley, J. C. Mill.