plural of privative a

(law) Legally; according to the law.

(biology) Any form of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes. / (biology) Any form of reproduction that involves neither meiosis nor fusion of gametes.

(simile) Extremely slow.

(simile) Extremely evident and plain to see.

(simile) Extremely smooth.

(simile) Very happy and carefree.

(Norse mythology and Germanic paganism) Yggdrasil.

In the role or manner of the thing mentioned. / (usually in negative constructions) In a true or literal sense. / Per se, by itself, in itself, in and of itself.

(idiomatic) To behave toward others in a manner resembling or commensurate with their behavior towards oneself, especially in a situation where one is insulted or otherwise ill-treated.