15-letter words containing a, c, u, l, t, r
- natural justice — accepted moral principles
- natural science — a science or knowledge of objects or processes observable in nature, as biology or physics, as distinguished from the abstract or theoretical sciences, as mathematics or philosophy.
- neural computer — a computer or a software program that uses a neural network simulating the human brain and can be trained to perform specific tasks, as pattern recognition.
- neuroanatomical — the branch of anatomy dealing with the nervous system.
- neuroectodermal — Of or pertaining to the neuroectoderm.
- neuropathically — In a neuropathic way.
- neuropathologic — Of or pertaining to neuropathology.
- neuroplasticity — the capacity of the nervous system to develop new neuronal connections: research on neuroplasticity of the brain after injury.
- non-contractual — of, relating to, or secured by a contract.
- non-exculpatory — tending to clear from a charge of fault or guilt.
- nonagricultural — not applied to or generally practicing agriculture: a nonagricultural nation.
- nonmatriculated — not matriculated, not enrolled in an institution, esp a college or university
- nuclear reactor — reactor (def 4).
- nuclear testing — the process of carrying out a test on a nuclear weapon to determine effectiveness, etc
- obituary column — the division of a publication reserved for obituaries
- obstacle course — a military training area having obstacles, as hurdles, ditches, and walls, that must be surmounted or crossed in succession.
- outside caliper — a caliper whose legs turn inward so that it can measure outside dimensions, as the diameter of a rod.
- over-articulate — excessively articulate
- over-cultivated — to prepare and work on (land) in order to raise crops; till.
- over-particular — of or relating to a single or specific person, thing, group, class, occasion, etc., rather than to others or all; special rather than general: one's particular interests in books.
- overcultivation — the act or art of cultivating.
- overspeculation — the contemplation or consideration of some subject: to engage in speculation on humanity's ultimate destiny.
- pamprodactylous — having all four toes directed forward, as in swifts and colies.
- paralinguistics — the study of paralanguage.
- partial product — the result obtained when a number is multiplied by one digit of a multiplier
- particularistic — exclusive attention or devotion to one's own particular interests, party, etc.
- pastel-coloured — pale-coloured; in a shade such as pink or pale blue
- patchwork quilt — cover sewn from patches of cloth
- pectoral muscle — muscle of the chest
- penshurst place — a 14th-century mansion near Tunbridge Wells in Kent: birthplace of Sir Philip Sidney; gardens laid out from 1560
- perpetual check — a continuing series of checks resulting in a drawn game because they cannot be halted or evaded without resulting in checkmate or a serious disadvantage.
- pictorial janus — K. Kahn, Xerox. Visual extension of Janus. Requires Strand88 and a PostScript interpreter.
- picture gallery — place where art is exhibited and sold
- picture library — A picture library is a collection of photographs that is held by a particular company or organization. Newspapers or publishers can pay to use the photographs in their publications.
- planter's punch — a punch made with rum, lime juice, sugar, and water or soda.
- plastic surgeon — doctor who performs cosmetic surgery
- plastic surgery — the branch of surgery dealing with the repair or replacement of malformed, injured, or lost organs or tissues of the body, chiefly by the transplant of living tissues.
- pluralistically — from a pluralistic point of view
- pneumatic drill — a percussive power drill powered by compressed air
- popular culture — cultural activities or commercial products reflecting, suited to, or aimed at the tastes of the general masses of people.
- practical nurse — a person who has not graduated from an accredited school of nursing but whose vocation is caring for the sick.
- pre-contractual — a preexisting contract that legally prevents a person from making another contract of the same nature.
- preagricultural — existing or occurring prior to the introduction of agriculture; of or relating to a society existing at this time
- pronunciational — relating to pronunciation
- pseudo-critical — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
- public lavatory — a public toilet
- pulmobranchiate — possessing a pulmobranch
- pure land sects — Mahayana Buddhist sects venerating the Buddha as the compassionate saviour
- quadruplication — one of four copies or identical items, especially copies of typewritten material.
- quality control — a system for verifying and maintaining a desired level of quality in an existing product or service by careful planning, use of proper equipment, continued inspection, and corrective action as required.