10-letter words containing a, c, i, e
- apothecial — Lb lichenology Relating to the apothecium.
- apothecium — a cup-shaped structure that contains the asci, esp in lichens; a type of ascocarp
- appendical — (generally, chiefly of a book's or of books') Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of an appendix or appendices.
- appendices — Appendices is a plural form of appendix.
- appendicle — a small appendage
- apperceive — to be aware of perceiving
- appliances — Plural form of appliance.
- applicable — Something that is applicable to a particular situation is relevant to it or can be applied to it.
- appreciate — If you appreciate something, for example a piece of music or good food, you like it because you recognize its good qualities.
- apprentice — An apprentice is a young person who works for someone in order to learn their skill.
- arc cosine — Trigonometry. the angle, measured in radians, that has a cosine equal to a given number. Symbol: cos −1. Abbreviation: arc cos;
- arcesilaus — 316–241 b.c, Greek philosopher.
- archegonia — the female reproductive organ in ferns, mosses, etc.
- archeozoic — early Precambrian; Archean
- archerfish — any freshwater percoid fish of the family Toxotidae of S and SE Asia and Australia, esp Toxotes jaculatrix, that catch insects by spitting water at them
- archetypic — Archetypical.
- archfiends — Plural form of archfiend.
- archimedes — ?287–212 bc, Greek mathematician and physicist of Syracuse, noted for his work in geometry, hydrostatics, and mechanics
- archipenko — Aleksandr Porfiryevich (alɪkˈsandr parˈfirjɪvitʃ). 1887– 1964, Russian sculptor and painter, in the US after 1923, whose work is characterized by economy of form
- architects — Plural form of architect.
- architrave — the lowest part of an entablature that bears on the columns
- archpriest — (formerly) a chief assistant to a bishop, performing many of his sacerdotal functions during his absence
- arciniegas — Germán [her-mahn] /hɛrˈmɑn/ (Show IPA), 1900–1999, Colombian author, editor, and diplomat.
- arctophile — a person who collects teddy bears or is fond of them
- arefaction — the act of drying, or a dried condition
- arithmetic — Arithmetic is the part of mathematics that is concerned with the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of numbers.
- armistices — a temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement of the warring parties; truce: World War I ended with the armistice of 1918.
- arsenicals — Plural form of arsenical.
- arsmetrick — relating to the cheeks of a person's bottom that are identical
- artichokes — Plural form of artichoke.
- articulate — If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.
- artificers — Plural form of artificer.
- arvicoline — inhabiting meadows or rural areas
- ascaridole — a liquid, C 10 H 16 O 2 , constituting the active principle of chenopodium oil, used chiefly as a catalyst in polymerization reactions.
- ascendible — Capable of being ascended; climbable.
- ascensions — Plural form of ascension.
- ascertains — to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine: to ascertain the facts.
- asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
- ascigerous — of or relating to asci.
- ascii file — a file that uses the ASCII code
- ascribable — to credit or assign, as to a cause or source; attribute; impute: The alphabet is usually ascribed to the Phoenicians.
- ascriptive — having the ability to be attributable to
- asepticise — to make aseptic; to treat with aseptics
- asepticism — a form of care or treatment which prevents putrification
- asepticize — to cause (something) to be aseptic or non-putrefying
- ashkenazic — of or relating to the Ashkenazi Jews
- aspherical — (of a reflecting surface or lens) deviating slightly from a perfectly spherical shape and relatively free from aberrations.
- ass-kicker — to kick ass. See kick (def 33).
- assertoric — (of a statement) stating a fact, as opposed to expressing an evaluative judgment
- assistance — If you give someone assistance, you help them do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.