13-letter words containing a, l, t, i
- heterothallic — having mycelia of two unlike types, both of which must participate in the sexual process. Compare homothallic (def 1).
- heuristically — serving to indicate or point out; stimulating interest as a means of furthering investigation.
- hexactinellid — a type of sponge characterized by their (usually) six siliceous spicules or rays
- hexadactylism — Sexdactyly.
- hiatal hernia — an abnormal condition in which part of the stomach protrudes upward through the esophageal cleft in the diaphragm, sometimes causing a backflow of acid stomach contents into the esophagus.
- hilbert space — a complete infinite-dimensional vector space on which an inner product is defined.
- histochemical — the branch of science dealing with the chemical components of cellular and subcellular tissue.
- histodialysis — histolysis.
- holometabolic — Of, pertaining to, or undergoing holometabolism.
- homiletically — In a homiletic fashion.
- homoepitaxial — (materials science) Having the same orientation.
- homogenetical — of, involving or relating to homogeny
- homoiothermal — having a body temperature that is relatively constant and mostly independent of the temperature of the environment; warm-blooded (opposed to poikilothermic).
- homosexuality — sexual desire or behavior directed toward a person or persons of one's own sex.
- honourability — A state or condition or being honourable.
- horatio alger — of or characteristic of the heroes in the novels of Horatio Alger, who begin life in poverty and achieve success and wealth through honesty, hard work, and virtuous behavior: the Horatio Alger story of his rise in the business world.
- horizontality — at right angles to the vertical; parallel to level ground.
- horripilation — a bristling of the hair on the skin from cold, fear, etc.; goose bumps.
- horse trailer — lorry for transporting a horse
- horticultural — the cultivation of a garden, orchard, or nursery; the cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants.
- hospitability — The quality of being hospitable.
- hospital bill — the bills incurred for receiving hospital treatment
- hospital care — medical treatment provided in a hospital
- hospital case — a patient that is being, or needs to be, treated in a hospital
- hospital pass — a pass made to a team-mate who will be tackled heavily as soon as the ball is received
- hospital ship — a ship built to serve as a hospital, especially used to treat the wounded in wartime and accorded safe passage by international law.
- hospitalizing — Present participle of hospitalize.
- house trailer — a trailer fitted with accommodations for sleeping, eating, washing, etc.
- hubristically — in a presumptuous or arrogant manner
- human capital — the collective skills, knowledge, or other intangible assets of individuals that can be used to create economic value for the individuals, their employers, or their community: Education is an investment in human capital that pays off in terms of higher productivity.
- humiliatingly — lowering the pride, self-respect, or dignity of a person; mortifying: Such a humiliating defeat was good for his overblown ego.
- hunter trials — a test for hunters held under the auspices of a hunt, in which the course is laid with obstacles to simulate actual hunting conditions.
- hyalinization — a condition in which normal tissue deteriorates into a homogeneous, translucent material.
- hydrargillite — gibbsite.
- hydrated lime — a soft, white, crystalline, very slightly water-soluble powder, Ca(OH) 2 , obtained by the action of water on lime: used chiefly in mortars, plasters, and cements.
- hydropathical — Alternative form of hydropathic.
- hydrostatical — Alternative form of hydrostatic.
- hydroxylation — (organic chemistry) The introduction of a hydroxyl group into a molecule, especially by the replacement of a hydrogen atom.
- hygrometrical — Alternative form of hygrometric.
- hyperactively — In a hyperactive manner.
- hypercritical — excessively or meticulously critical; overcritical.
- hyperdactylia — the presence of extra fingers or toes.
- hypergalactia — an abnormally large secretion of milk.
- hyperinflated — to subject to hyperinflation: hyperinflated prices.
- hypermetrical — Hypermetric.
- hypermorality — conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
- hyperrational — characterized by excessive rationality
- hypersalinity — an excess of salt in a saline solution
- hyperthetical — Misspelling of hypothetical.
- hypervigilant — keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry.