The condition of scientific or technical knowledge, particularly the peak or highest level thereof, at a particular time.

At the highest level of development at a particular time; cutting-edge.

Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, or indignation. / Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.

(countable, military) An attack. / (uncountable) The posture of attacking or being able to attack.

Official name of the country popularly known as China, as opposed to the Republic of China (Taiwan).

The absence of mental turmoil or anxiety.

(set phrase, colloquial) Suddenly, quickly, without warning.

Any human-made weapon causing indiscriminate large-scale death or destruction, especially a biological weapon, chemical weapon, nuclear weapon or radiological weapon.

(idiomatic) In summary; ultimately.

The season or time made up of the twelve days between Christmas and Epiphany; Christmas season, Christmas time, Christmastide, Twelvetide. The Christmas season traditionally ended with the feast of the Epiphany on January 6.