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 geometric progression geometric progression /ˌʤiːəˈmɛtrɪk prəˈgreʃən/

noun

  1. (mathematics) a progression in which each term is multiplied by a constant in order to obtain the next term  ( geometric progression )
    (mathematics) a progression in which each term is multiplied by a constant in order to obtain the next term
     1-4-16-64-256- is the start of a geometric progression
    1-4-16-64-256- is the start of a geometric progression


 diadem diadem /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

noun

  1. An ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty  ( diadem , crown )
    an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
     The queen wore a magnificent gold crown adorned with diamonds.
    The queen wore a magnificent gold crown adorned with diamonds.


 Navajo Navajo /ˈnævəˌhoʊ/

noun

  1. The Athapaskan language spoken by the Navaho  ( Navaho , Navajo , Navaho language , Navajo language )
    the Athapaskan language spoken by the Navaho
  2. A member of an Athapaskan people that migrated to Arizona and New Mexico and Utah  ( Navaho , Navajo )
    a member of an Athapaskan people that migrated to Arizona and New Mexico and Utah


 hominoid hominoid /ˈhɒmɪnɔɪd/

noun

  1. A primate of the superfamily Hominoidea  ( hominoid )
    a primate of the superfamily Hominoidea
     Studying hominoids provides insights into human evolution.
    Studying hominoids provides insights into human evolution.