‖n. [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; + &unr_; to double, &unr_;, &unr_;, twofold, double. ] (Rhet.) A repetition of the last word or any prominent word in a sentence or clause, at the beginning of the next, with an adjunct idea; as, “He retained his virtues amidst all his misfortunes -- misfortunes which no prudence could foresee or prevent.” [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. &unr_; doublet + -blast + -ic. ] (Biol.) Characterizing the ovum when it has two primary germinal layers. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. &unr_; double + E. cardiac. ] (Anat.) Having the heart completely divided or double, one side systemic, the other pulmonary. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n.; pl. Diplococci [ NL., fr. Gr. diplo`os twofold + ko`kkos grain, seed. ] (Biol.) A form of micrococcus in which cocci are united in a binary manner. See Micrococcus. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; fold, fr. &unr_; twofold, double. ] (Anat.) The soft, spongy, or cancellated substance between the plates of the skull. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Anat.) Diploic. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. &unr_; double + the root of &unr_; to produce. ] Partaking of the nature of two bodies; producing two substances. Wright. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; double + -graph. ] An instrument used for double writing, as one for producing embossed writing for the blind and ordinary writing at the same time. -- Dip`lo*graph"ic*al a. -- Dip*log"ra*phy n. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the diploë. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. diplo`os twofold + -oid. ] 1. (Crystallog.) A solid bounded by twenty-four similar quadrilateral faces. It is a hemihedral form of the hexoctahedron. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Biol.) a cell or organism having a number of chromosomes corresponding to two copies of each chromosome; a diploid cell or organism. [ PJC ]

A: I'm not interested in diploids.
B: Oh, how I wish your parents had felt the same way!

a. [ Gr. diplo`os twofold + -oid. ] (Biol.) having a number of chromosomes corresponding to two copies of each chromosome; having double the basic number of chromosomes, as seen in a haploid cell. Contrasted to haploid and polyploid. in diploid cells, although the number of chromosomes is double that in haploid cells, it is not always true that there are two copies of every chromosome, since the two sex chromosomes in males will differ from each other. In females, and for other chromosomes, however, there are generally two copies of each, giving rise to the classical hereditary and sorting patterns of Mendelian genetics. [ PJC ]

n.; pl. Diplomas [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to double, fr. diplo`os twofold. See Double. ] A letter or writing, usually under seal, conferring some privilege, honor, or power; a document bearing record of a degree conferred by a literary society or educational institution. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. diplomatie. This word, like supremacy, retains the accent of its original. See Diploma. ] 1. The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations (particularly in securing treaties), including the methods and forms usually employed. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Dexterity or skill in securing advantages; tact. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. The body of ministers or envoys resident at a court; the diplomatic body. [ R. ] Burke.

{ , n. [ F. diplomate. ] A diplomatist. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To invest with a title or privilege by diploma. [ R. ] Wood. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Diplomatic. [ R. ]

n. A minister, official agent, or envoy to a foreign court; a diplomatist. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. [ Cf. diplomatique. ] 1. Pertaining to diplomacy; relating to the foreign ministers at a court, who are called the diplomatic body. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Characterized by tact and shrewdness; dexterous; artful; as, diplomatic management. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Pertaining to diplomatics; paleographic. Astle. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. According to the rules of diplomacy; in the manner of a diplomatist; artfully. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Diplomacy. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. diplomatiste a student of diplomatics. ] A person employed in, or skilled in, diplomacy; a diplomat. [ 1913 Webster ]

In ability, Avaux had no superior among the numerous able diplomatists whom his country then possessed. Macaulay.

n. (Zool.) One of the Diplopoda. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. pl. [ Gr. &unr_; double + -poda. ] (Zool.) An order of myriapods having two pairs of legs on each segment; the Chilognatha. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ ‖ } n. [ NL. diplopia, from Gr. &unr_; double + the root of &unr_; sight: cf. F. diplopie. ] (Med.) The act or state of seeing double. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ In crossed or heteronymous diplopia the image seen by the right eye is upon the left hand, and that seen by the left eye is upon the right hand. In homonymous diplopia the image seen by the right eye is on the right side, that by the left eye on the left side. In vertical diplopia one image stands above the other. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. &unr_; double + &unr_; the warp, a thread. ] (Bot.) Having twice as many stamens as petals, as the geranium. R. Brown. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Bot.) The condition of being diplostemonous. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Cell biol.) the fourth stage of the prophase of meiosis, when the paired chromosomes being to separate. This stage follows the pachytene. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]

‖n. [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;; 'epi` + &unr_; to make double. ] (Rhet.) A figure by which the same word is used both at the beginning and at the end of a sentence; as, “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.” Phil. iv. 4. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Education) A certificate awarded for completing a course of vocational education beyond secondary school, preparing the student for a career in business or certain practical arts. It is a term used in the United Kingdom. [ United Kingdom ] [ PJC ]

a. [ Pref. ob- + diplostemonous. ] (Bot.) Having twice as many stamens as petals, those of the outer set being opposite the petals; -- said of flowers. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Bot.) The condition of being obdiplostemonous. [ 1913 Webster ]