14-letter words containing a, c, e, y
- letting agency — a business which leases properties on behalf of their owners
- leucocythaemia — leukaemia
- leucocytopenia — leucopenia
- leukocytoblast — the precursor cell to a mature leukocyte
- leukocytopenia — a decrease in the number of white blood cells in the blood.
- library ticket — a ticket admitting a person access to a library, esp a reference library
- listed company — A listed company is a company whose shares are quoted on a stock exchange.
- livery company — a distinctive uniform, badge, or device formerly provided by someone of rank or title for his retainers, as in time of war.
- macartney rose — a trailing or climbing evergreen rose, Rosa bracteata, of China, having shiny leaves and large, solitary white flowers.
- malcontentedly — in a discontented manner
- mandibulectomy — (surgery) excision of the mandible.
- manometrically — Using a manometer.
- marasca cherry — the red acid-tasting fruit of the marasca tree, from which maraschino is made
- market economy — a capitalistic economic system in which there is free competition and prices are determined by the interaction of supply and demand.
- masonry cement — a mix typically of Portland cement, hydrated lime, and other materials, used to improve the water retention and workability of the cement in masonry work.
- mathematically — of, relating to, or of the nature of mathematics: mathematical truth.
- mechanotherapy — curative treatment by mechanical means.
- medicamentally — in a manner that relates to medicaments
- medigap policy — A Medigap policy is a private extra health insurance plan in the U.S. that provides coverage for medical expenses that are not or only partially covered by Medicare.
- megakaryocytes — Plural form of megakaryocyte.
- megakaryocytic — Of, pertaining to, or containing megakaryocytes.
- megascopically — macroscopically
- megatechnology — high technology that is developing rapidly
- mental cruelty — behaviour that causes distress to another person but that does not involve physical assault
- 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).
- 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.
- metapsychology — speculative thought dealing systematically with concepts extending beyond the limits of psychology as an empirical science.
- metastasectomy — (surgery) Surgical removal of the metastases (cancerous growths).
- metastatically — In a metastatic manner.
- metathetically — By means of, or in terms of, metathesis.
- methyl acetate — a colorless, flammable, volatile liquid, C 3 H 6 O 2 , the methyl ester of acetic acid, having a fragrant odor, used chiefly as a solvent.
- methyl alcohol — a colorless, volatile, water-soluble, poisonous liquid, CH 4 O, obtained by the destructive distillation of wood or the incomplete oxidation of natural gas, or produced synthetically from carbon monoxide and hydrogen, used chiefly as a solvent, a fuel, and an automobile antifreeze and in the synthesis of formaldehyde.
- methyl lactate — a colorless liquid, C 4 H 8 O 3 , soluble with water and most organic liquids: used chiefly as a solvent for cellulose acetate.
- methylcatechol — guaiacol.
- metronomically — a mechanical or electrical instrument that makes repeated clicking sounds at an adjustable pace, used for marking rhythm, especially in practicing music.
- microaneurysms — Plural form of microaneurysm.
- modelling clay — mouldable substance fixed in a kiln
- money changing — the business of exchanging one currency for another, with the deduction of a commission for the service.
- money-changing — the business or act of exchanging currency, usually of different countries, esp. at a set rate
- money-purchase — relating to a pension scheme in which both employer and employee make contributions to a fund that is used to buy an annuity on retirement. The amount paid as a pension depends on the size of the fund
- monocarpellary — consisting of a single carpel.
- multispecialty — (US) Exhibiting or possessing multiple specialties (especially medical specialties).
- museologically — In a museological manner.
- musical comedy — musical (def 5).
- mutual society — co-operative organization
- myelencephalon — the posterior section of the hindbrain comprising the medulla oblongata.
- myrmecophagous — Pertaining to the anteater.
- nanotechnology — a technology executed on the scale of less than 100 nanometers, the goal of which is to control individual atoms and molecules, especially to create computer chips and other microscopic devices.