9-letter words containing a, c, l, i
- anaclinal — (of valleys and similar formations) progressing in a direction opposite to the dip of the surrounding rock strata
- anaclisis — the choice of an object of libidinal attachment on the basis of a resemblance to early childhood protective and parental figures.
- anaclitic — of or relating to relationships that are characterized by the strong dependence of one person on others or another
- analcimic — characterized by the presence of analcite
- analeptic — (of a drug, etc) stimulating the central nervous system
- analgesic — An analgesic drug reduces the effect of pain.
- analgetic — a painkilling drug
- analytics — the part of logic having to do with analyzing
- anaplasic — Of or pertaining to anaplasia.
- anarchial — characterized by anarchy or political confusion
- anciently — in ancient times
- ancillary — The ancillary workers in an institution are the people such as cleaners and cooks whose work supports the main work of the institution.
- ancipital — flattened and having two edges
- anelastic — relating to anelasticity
- angelical — of or belonging to angels: the angelic host.
- angelicas — Plural form of angelica.
- anglicise — (transitive) To make English, as to customs, culture, pronunciation, spelling, or style.
- anglicism — a word, phrase, or idiom peculiar to the English language, esp as spoken in England
- anglicist — an expert in or student of English literature or language
- anglicize — If you anglicize something, you change it so that it resembles or becomes part of the English language or English culture.
- ankylotic — Of or pertaining to ankylosis.
- anti-lock — designating or of an automotive braking system that prevents the wheels from locking during a sudden stop
- antiblack — showing discrimination against Black people
- antically — in a ludicrous or grotesque manner
- antichild — Opposing children.
- antichlor — a substance used to remove chlorine from a material after bleaching or to neutralize the chlorine present
- anticline — a formation of stratified rock raised up, by folding, into a broad arch so that the strata slope down on both sides from a common crest
- anticling — of a nature that prevents clothes from clinging
- antiulcer — acting against ulcers
- apiculate — (of leaves) ending in a short sharp point
- aplanatic — (of a lens or mirror) free from spherical aberration
- aplanetic — (esp of some algal and fungal spores) nonmotile or lacking a motile stage
- apostolic — Apostolic means belonging or relating to a Christian religious leader, especially the Pope.
- appliance — An appliance is a device or machine in your home that you use to do a job such as cleaning or cooking. Appliances are often electrical.
- applicant — An applicant for something such as a job or a place at a college is someone who makes a formal written request to be given it.
- applicate — applied practicably
- aquaholic — Addicted to water.
- aquiclude — any geological formation that absorbs and holds water but does not transmit it at a sufficient rate to supply springs, wells, etc.
- arc light — Arc lights are a type of very bright electric light.
- archaical — Archaic form of archaic.
- archibald — a masculine name: dim. Archie, Archy
- archilowe — a treat, such as a drink, given in return for something
- archilute — Alternative form of archlute.
- archivolt — a moulding around an arch, sometimes decorated
- archrival — a chief rival
- arecoline — a drug derived from betel nuts and producing a range of effects, including increased salivation, body temperature, and heart rate
- areflexic — Lb pathology Exhibiting, or relating to, areflexia.
- arsenical — of or containing arsenic
- articling — a written composition in prose, usually nonfiction, on a specific topic, forming an independent part of a book or other publication, as a newspaper or magazine.
- articular — of or relating to joints or to the structural components in a joint