14-letter words containing a, c, e, t, i
- metallogenetic — metallogenic
- metaphorically — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- metaphosphoric — applied to an acid (HPO3) containing a molecule less of water than orthophosphoric acid
- metaphysically — pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics.
- metaphysicians — Plural form of metaphysician.
- metaplasticity — Any activity-dependent change to neural function that modulates subsequent synaptic plasticity.
- metapragmatics — Language that characterizes or describes the pragmatic function of some speech.
- metastatically — In a metastatic manner.
- metatheatrical — Of or pertaining to metatheatre.
- metathetically — By means of, or in terms of, metathesis.
- meteoric water — ground water that has recently originated from the atmosphere
- meteorological — pertaining to meteorology or to phenomena of the atmosphere or weather.
- methanoic acid — systematic name for formic acid
- methodicalness — The property of being methodical.
- methodological — a set or system of methods, principles, and rules for regulating a given discipline, as in the arts or sciences.
- metoclopramide — a white crystalline substance, C 1 4 H 2 2 ClN 3 O 2 , used primarily in the symptomatic treatment of certain upper gastrointestinal tract problems, and as an antiemetic.
- metoposcopical — relating to metoposcopy
- metric madness — excessive devotion to metrication
- metrical psalm — a translation of one of the psalms into rhyming strict-metre verse usually sung as a hymn
- metronomically — a mechanical or electrical instrument that makes repeated clicking sounds at an adjustable pace, used for marking rhythm, especially in practicing music.
- metropolitical — metropolitan
- microcassettes — Plural form of microcassette.
- microfilaments — Plural form of microfilament.
- micromagnetism — (physics) The study of magnetism at the sub-micrometre scale.
- micromarketing — the marketing of products or services designed to meet the needs of a very small section of the market
- microminiature — built on an extremely small scale, smaller than subminiature, especially of electronic equipment with small solid-state components in the place of vacuum tubes.
- microparasites — Plural form of microparasite.
- micropegmatite — a rock with a microscopic pegmatitic structure
- microsatellite — A miniature satellite.
- mie scattering — the scattering of light by particles that are large relative to the wavelength of the light.
- mileage ticket — a book (mileage book) or ticket containing coupons good for a certain number of miles of transportation at a fixed rate per mile.
- milk chocolate — chocolate that has been mixed with milk.
- mirabile dictu — wonderful to relate; amazing to say
- mis-coordinate — of the same order or degree; equal in rank or importance.
- misacceptation — misinterpretation
- miscategorized — to arrange in categories or classes; classify.
- miscommunicate — (ambitransitive) To communicate incorrectly.
- miscorrelation — mutual relation of two or more things, parts, etc.: Studies find a positive correlation between severity of illness and nutritional status of the patients. Synonyms: similarity, correspondence, matching; parallelism, equivalence; interdependence, interrelationship, interconnection.
- misdeclaration — An incorrect declaration, especially in an official context.
- mister charlie — a term used to refer to a white person.
- mistranscribed — to make a written copy, especially a typewritten copy, of (dictated material, notes taken during a lecture, or other spoken material).
- mnemotechnical — Of or pertaining to mnemotechny.
- mobile canteen — a truck or lorry with kitchen facilities that can be used on site, such as on a film set, construction site, as a soup kitchen, etc
- mockumentaries — Plural form of mockumentary.
- monotheletical — like a monothelete
- motion capture — a process by which a device can be used to capture patterns of live movement; the data is then transmitted to a computer, where simulation software displays it applied to a virtual actor
- motor mechanic — a mechanic who maintains and repairs cars and other road vehicles
- multarticulate — having multiple joints
- multichambered — comprising or involving several chambers
- multicharacter — (of a book, play, film, etc) involving or relating to several characters