14-letter words containing a, l, u, m, i
- noctambulation — Sleepwalking.
- non-malthusian — of or relating to the theories of T. R. Malthus, which state that population tends to increase faster, at a geometrical ratio, than the means of subsistence, which increases at an arithmetical ratio, and that this will result in an inadequate supply of the goods supporting life unless war, famine, or disease reduces the population or the increase of population is checked.
- non-naturalism — Literature. a manner or technique of treating subject matter that presents, through volume of detail, a deterministic view of human life and actions. a deterministic theory of writing in which it is held that a writer should adopt an objective view toward the material written about, be free of preconceived ideas as to form and content, and represent with clinical accuracy and frankness the details of life. Compare realism (def 4b). a representation of natural appearances or natural patterns of speech, manner, etc., in a work of fiction. the depiction of the physical environment, especially landscape or the rural environment.
- nonfilamentous — composed of or containing filaments.
- nuclear family — a social unit composed of two parents and one or more children.
- nuclear isomer — isomer (def 2).
- numa pompilius — died 673? b.c, 2nd legendary Sabine king of Rome 715–673?
- numismatically — Of or relating to coins or currency.
- ocularcentrism — The privileging of vision over the other senses.
- omnibus clause — a clause, especially in an automobile liability policy, extending coverage to persons other than the insured named in the policy.
- oral-formulaic — noting or pertaining to poetry of an earlier spoken tradition, as the Iliad, that uses formulas to aid its continued expression.
- ordinal number — Also called ordinal numeral. any of the numbers that express degree, quality, or position in a series, as first, second, and third (distinguished from cardinal number).
- osmoregulation — the process by which cells and simple organisms maintain fluid and electrolyte balance with their surroundings.
- outer mongolia — a region in Asia including Inner Mongolia of China and the Mongolian People's Republic.
- over-stimulate — to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite: to stimulate his interest in mathematics.
- overmodulation — excessive amplitude modulation, resulting in distortion of a signal.
- papillomavirus — any of several viruses of the family Papovaviridae, containing circular DNA, causing papillomas in various animals and responsible for human genital warts.
- parajournalism — news reportage that strongly reflects the point of view of the writer or editor or that uses techniques not practiced in conventional journalism.
- parsimoniously — characterized by or showing parsimony; frugal or stingy.
- partial vacuum — an enclosed space from which part of the air or another gas has been removed.
- permaculturist — a system of cultivation intended to maintain permanent agriculture or horticulture by relying on renewable resources and a self-sustaining ecosystem.
- pharmaceutical — pertaining to pharmacy or pharmacists.
- platinum black — a black powder consisting of very finely divided metallic platinum, used as a catalyst, especially in organic synthesis.
- platinum metal — any of the group of precious metallic elements consisting of ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, and platinum
- platinum-blond — (of hair) of a pale silver-blond colour
- pneumatic pile — a hollow pile, used under water, in which a vacuum is induced so that air and water pressure force it into place.
- pneumobacillus — a bacterium, Klebsiella pneumoniae, causing a type of pneumonia and associated with certain other diseases, especially of the respiratory tract.
- polemoniaceous — belonging to the Polemoniaceae, the phlox family of plants.
- port coquitlam — a city in SW British Columbia, in SW Canada, E of Vancouver.
- potassium alum — alum1 (def 1).
- potassium-alum — Also called potash alum, potassium alum. a crystalline solid, aluminum potassium sulfate, K 2 SO 4 ⋅Al 2 (SO 4) 3 ⋅24H 2 O, used in medicine as an astringent and styptic, in dyeing and tanning, and in many technical processes.
- precious metal — a metal of the gold, silver, or platinum group.
- preformulation — to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically: He finds it extremely difficult to formulate his new theory.
- premier league — a professional football or soccer league consisting of the top teams in England and Wales
- primary colour — Primary colours are basic colours that can be mixed together to produce other colours. They are usually considered to be red, yellow, blue, and sometimes green.
- proceleusmatic — inciting, animating, or inspiring.
- pseudo-medical — of or relating to the science or practice of medicine: medical history; medical treatment.
- public company — a company that has more than 50 shareholders and whose shares are offered for public subscription.
- pulmonary vein — a vein conveying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.
- quadrupedalism — The condition of being a quadruped.
- quadruple time — a measure consisting of four beats or pulses with accent on the first and third.
- quality system — A quality system is a structure for managing the quality of the output of a manufacturer.
- quasi-complete — having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full: a complete set of Mark Twain's writings.
- quasi-criminal — of the nature of or involving crime.
- quasi-immortal — not mortal; not liable or subject to death; undying: our immortal souls.
- quasi-informal — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
- quasi-medieval — of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or in the style of the Middle Ages: medieval architecture. Compare Middle Ages.
- quasi-military — of, for, or pertaining to the army or armed forces, often as distinguished from the navy: from civilian to military life.
- quasi-mythical — pertaining to, of the nature of, or involving a myth.
- quassia family — the plant family Simaroubaceae, characterized by tropical and subtropical trees and shrubs having pinnately compound leaves, clusters of flowers, fruit in the form of a capsule or berry, or fleshy or winged fruit, and a bitter bark used medicinally, and including the ailanthus and quassia.