Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.
nimble — adjective (nimbler; nimblest) Etymology: Middle English nimel, from Old English numol holding much, from niman to take; akin to Old High German neman to take, Greek nemein to distribute, manage, nomos pasture, nomos usage, custom, law Date: 14th… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Method of lines — The method of lines (MOL, NMOL, NUMOL) (Schiesser, 1991; Hamdi, et al., 2007; Schiesser, 2009 ) is a technique for solving partial differential equations (PDEs) in which all but one dimension is discretized. MOL allows standard, general purpose… … Wikipedia
Axel D. Becke — (born June 10, 1953) is a physical chemist and Professor of Chemistry at Dalhousie University. He is a leading researcher in the application of Density Functional Theory to molecules. Early life Becke was born in Esslingen, Germany on June 10,… … Wikipedia
nem- — To assign, allot; also to take. Derivatives include numb, nemesis, and nomad. 1. a. nim1, numb; benumb, from Old English niman, to take, seize; b … Universalium
Axel Becke — Axel D. Becke, né le 10 juin 1953 à Esslingen en Allemagne de l Ouest, est un physico chimiste, professeur de chimie à l Université Dalhousie. Il est considéré comme l un des chercheurs en pointe dans l application de la théorie de la… … Wikipédia en Français
nimble — nim|ble [ˈnımbəl] adj [: Old English; Origin: numol holding a lot , from niman to take ] 1.) able to move quickly and easily with light neat movements = ↑agile ▪ nimble fingers ▪ a nimble climber 2.) a nimble mind/brain/wit an ability to think… … Dictionary of contemporary English
nimble — /ˈnɪmbəl / (say nimbuhl) adjective (nimbler, nimblest) 1. quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet. 2. quick in apprehending, devising, etc.: nimble wits. 3. cleverly contrived. {Middle English nymel,… …
nimble — [nim′bəl] adj. nimbler, nimblest [with intrusive b < ME nimmel < OE numol < niman, to take (see NIM): basic sense “capable of taking”] 1. mentally quick; quick witted; alert [a nimble mind] 2. Rare showing mental quickness [a nimble… … English World dictionary
nim´ble|ness — nim|ble «NIHM buhl», adjective, bler, blest. 1. quick moving; active and sure footed; light and quick; agile: »Goats are nimble in climbing among the rocks. SYNONYM(S): lively, spry, brisk. 2. quick to understand and to reply; clever: »The boy… … Useful english dictionary
nim|ble — «NIHM buhl», adjective, bler, blest. 1. quick moving; active and sure footed; light and quick; agile: »Goats are nimble in climbing among the rocks. SYNONYM(S): lively, spry, brisk. 2. quick to understand and to reply; clever: »The boy had a… … Useful english dictionary
