5 letter words starting with ANO

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. The positively charged electrode in an electrolytic cell, toward which negatively charged particles are attracted.

2. The negatively charged terminal of a primary cell or storage battery that supplies current.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈæˌnoʊd/

UK: /ˈanəʊd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "anode" originated in the early 19th century from the Greek word "anodos," which means "way up" or "way upward." It was first used in the field of electricity to describe the positive electrode in an electrolytic cell. The term is widely used in the fields of physics, chemistry, and electrical engineering.

Synonyms:

Positive electrode, cathode complement

Related Words:

Alone, anole, nodal, laden, olden

Example Sentences:

• The anode attracts negatively charged particles in an electrolytic cell.
• The anode of the battery needs to be replaced.
• The anode and cathode work together to create a flow of electricity.

anole

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a small lizard of the genus Anolis, native to the Americas and typically having a dewlap and the ability to change color.

Pronunciation (US): əˈnoʊli

Pronunciation (UK): əˈnəʊli

Origin and Usage: The word "anole" comes from the Carib word "anolis," meaning "little tree-dweller." Anoles are arboreal lizards that are found in the Americas. They are known for their ability to change color and their dewlap, which is a flap of skin on their throat that they use to communicate and attract mates.

Synonyms: chameleon, gecko, iguana, lizard, salamander.

Related Words: agone, alone, along, anele, anent, angel, angle, anile, anime, anion, anise, anode, antre, antra, antas, ansae, arson, ashen, atone.

Example Sentences:

• The anole lizard is known for its ability to change color.
• He was fascinated by the anoles dewlap and its ability to change color.
• The anole is a small lizard that is native to the Americas.
• She was surprised to see an anole on her windowsill.
• He spent hours watching the anole climb up and down the tree.

anomy

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a state or condition of lawlessness or political disorder due to the absence or collapse of government authority

Pronunciation (US): /ˈænəmi/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈænəmi/

Origin and Usage: The word "anomy" comes from the Greek "anomia" meaning "lawlessness" or "without law". It was first used in the English language in the mid-19th century to describe a state of political disorder and lawlessness due to the absence or collapse of government authority.

Synonyms: lawlessness, disorder, chaos, turmoil, unrest

Related Words: chaos, crime, crisis, revolt, unrest

Example Sentences:

• The country was in a state of anomy after the overthrow of the government.
• The anomy in the city led to widespread looting and violence.
• The police were unable to control the anomy that had taken hold in the area.