12-letter words containing a, l, s, t, o
- naval stores — supplies for warships.
- nematologist — One who studies nematology.
- neoplatonism — a philosophical system, originated in the 3rd century a.d. by Plotinus, founded chiefly on Platonic doctrine and Eastern mysticism, with later influences from Christianity. It holds that all existence consists of emanations from the One with whom the soul may be reunited.
- neoplatonist — a philosophical system, originated in the 3rd century a.d. by Plotinus, founded chiefly on Platonic doctrine and Eastern mysticism, with later influences from Christianity. It holds that all existence consists of emanations from the One with whom the soul may be reunited.
- neorealistic — Of or pertaining to neorealism.
- neotribalism — Ideology that humans have evolved to live in a tribal, as opposed to a modern society.
- nepotistical — Nepotistic.
- nesosilicate — any silicate, as olivine, in which the SiO 4 tetrahedra are not interlinked.
- neuroplastic — Of or pertaining to neuroplasticity.
- nihil obstat — permission to publish a book, granted by an official censor who, upon examining it, has certified that it contains nothing contrary to faith or morals.
- nikola tesla — Nikola [nik-oh-luh] /ˈnɪk oʊ lə/ (Show IPA), 1856–1943, U.S. physicist, electrical engineer, and inventor, born in Croatia.
- no less than — at least
- noctambulism — somnambulism.
- noctambulist — somnambulism.
- noctambulous — of, relating to, or given to sleepwalking.
- nomenclators — Plural form of nomenclator.
- nominalistic — (philosophy) Having a nominalist character.
- nonapostolic — Not apostolic.
- noncustodial — Not having custody of one’s children after a divorce.
- nondualistic — of, relating to, or of the nature of dualism.
- nonessential — not essential; not necessary: Nonessential use of gasoline was forbidden during the war.
- nonrealistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
- nonsegmental — Not segmental.
- nonsocialist — a person who is not a socialist
- nonspiritual — Not spiritual.
- nonsteroidal — of or relating to a substance that is not a steroid but has certain similar physiological effects.
- normalities' — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
- north island — the northernmost principal island of New Zealand. 44,281 sq. mi. (114,690 sq. km).
- nose to tail — If vehicles are nose to tail, the front of one vehicle is close behind the back of another.
- notabilities — Plural form of notability.
- novelisation — Alternative spelling of novelization.
- nucleotidase — a biochemical catalyst that facilitates the process of hydrolyzing or splitting a nucleotide and turning it into a phosphate and a nucleoside
- object glass — objective (def 3).
- obtuse angle — an angle greater than 90° but less than 180°.
- oceanologist — the practical application of oceanography.
- octopetalous — containing or consisting of eight petals
- octosepalous — having or consisting of eight sepals
- octosyllabic — consisting of or pertaining to eight syllables.
- octosyllable — a word or line of verse of eight syllables.
- odontoblasts — Plural form of odontoblast.
- olefiant gas — ethylene (def 2).
- olfactronics — the measurement and analysis of smells through instruments
- oligochaetes — Plural form of oligochaete.
- on the slate — on credit
- opalescently — In an opalescent manner.
- open slather — to spread or apply thickly: to slather butter on toast.
- operatorless — Without an operator (person who operates); fully automatic.
- ophiolatrous — of, relating to, or practising snake-worshipping
- ophthalmitis — ophthalmia.
- opposability — capable of being placed opposite to something else: the opposable thumb of primates.