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| n. (cognition) | 1. form, kind, sort, variety | a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality.; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?" |
| ~ category | a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme. |
| ~ description | sort or variety.; "every description of book was there" |
| ~ type | a subdivision of a particular kind of thing.; "what type of sculpture do you prefer?" |
| ~ antitype | an opposite or contrasting type. |
| ~ art form | (architecture) a form of artistic expression (such as writing or painting or architecture). |
| ~ style | a particular kind (as to appearance).; "this style of shoe is in demand" |
| ~ flavour, flavor | (physics) the six kinds of quarks. |
| ~ colour, color | (physics) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction.; "each flavor of quarks comes in three colors" |
| ~ species | a specific kind of something.; "a species of molecule"; "a species of villainy" |
| ~ genus | a general kind of something.; "ignore the genus communism" |
| ~ make, brand | a recognizable kind.; "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now"; "what make of car is that?" |
| ~ genre | a kind of literary or artistic work. |
| ~ ilk, like | a kind of person.; "We'll not see his like again"; "I can't tolerate people of his ilk" |
| ~ manner | a kind.; "what manner of man are you?" |
| ~ model | a type of product.; "his car was an old model" |
| ~ stripe | a kind or category.; "businessmen of every stripe joined in opposition to the proposal" |
| ~ like, the like, the likes of | a similar kind.; "dogs, foxes, and the like"; "we don't want the likes of you around here" |
| adj. | 2. kind | having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior.; "kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter" |
| ~ benignant, benign | pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence.; "a benign smile"; "the benign sky"; "the benign influence of pure air" |
| ~ considerate | showing concern for the rights and feelings of others.; "friends considerate enough to leave us alone" |
| ~ good-natured | having an easygoing and cheerful disposition.; "too good-natured to resent a little criticism"; "the good-natured policeman on our block"; "the sounds of good-natured play" |
| ~ soft | compassionate and kind; conciliatory.; "he was soft on his children" |
| ~ benignant, gracious | characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects.; "our benignant king" |
| ~ benign | kindness of disposition or manner.; "the benign ruler of millions"; "benign intentions" |
| ~ good-hearted, kindly, large-hearted, openhearted, benevolent, charitable, sympathetic | showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity.; "was charitable in his opinions of others"; "kindly criticism"; "a kindly act"; "sympathetic words"; "a large-hearted mentor" |
| ~ gentle | having or showing a kindly or tender nature.; "the gentle touch of her hand"; "her gentle manner was comforting"; "a gentle sensitive nature"; "gentle blue eyes" |
| ~ kind-hearted, kindhearted | having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition.; "a generous and kindhearted teacher" |
| ~ merciful | showing or giving mercy.; "sought merciful treatment for the captives"; "a merciful god" |
| adj. | 3. genial, kind | agreeable, conducive to comfort.; "a dry climate kind to asthmatics"; "the genial sunshine"; "hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet" |
| ~ hospitable | favorable to life and growth.; "soil sufficiently hospitable for forest growth"; "a hospitable environment" |
| adj. | 4. kind, tolerant | tolerant and forgiving under provocation.; "our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke" |
| ~ forgiving | inclined or able to forgive and show mercy.; "a kindly forgiving nature"; "a forgiving embrace to the naughty child" |
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