14-letter words containing a, n, c, t
- nicotinic acid — a crystalline acid, C 6 H 5 NO 2 , that is a component of the vitamin-B complex, found in fresh meat, yeast, etc., produced by the oxidation of nicotine, and used in the prevention and treatment of pellagra.
- nietzscheanism — the philosophy of Nietzsche, emphasizing the will to power as the chief motivating force of both the individual and society.
- night watchman — watchman.
- nihilistically — of or believing in nihilism, or the total rejection of established laws and institutions: An exhibition of nihilistic art—now there's an oxymoron!
- nitrobacterium — Any of the several genera of bacteria in soil that take part in the nitrogen cycle, oxidizing ammonium and organic nitrogen compounds to the more soluble nitrite and nitrate.
- noctambulation — Sleepwalking.
- nomenclatorial — Relating to nomenclature.
- non-acceptance — the act of taking or receiving something offered.
- non-accidental — happening by chance or accident; not planned; unexpected: an accidental meeting.
- non-accredited — officially recognized as meeting the essential requirements, as of academic excellence: accredited schools.
- non-actionable — furnishing ground for a lawsuit.
- non-altruistic — unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoistic).
- non-analytical — pertaining to or proceeding by analysis (opposed to synthetic).
- non-articulate — uttered clearly in distinct syllables.
- non-associated — to connect or bring into relation, as thought, feeling, memory, etc.: Many people associate dark clouds with depression and gloom.
- non-compatible — capable of existing or living together in harmony: the most compatible married couple I know.
- non-conceptual — pertaining to concepts or to the forming of concepts.
- non-concordant — agreeing; harmonious.
- non-congenital — having by nature a specified character: a congenital fool.
- non-contextual — of, relating to, or depending on the context.
- non-contraband — anything prohibited by law from being imported or exported.
- non-conversant — familiar by use or study (usually followed by with): conversant with Spanish history.
- non-creativity — the state or quality of being creative.
- non-cultivable — capable of being cultivated.
- non-cultivated — prepared and used for raising crops; tilled: cultivated land.
- non-elliptical — pertaining to or having the form of an ellipse.
- non-extractive — capable of being extracted, as from the earth: extractive fuels.
- non-functional — of or relating to a function or functions: functional difficulties in the administration.
- non-historical — of, pertaining to, treating, or characteristic of history or past events: historical records; historical research.
- non-humanistic — a person having a strong interest in or concern for human welfare, values, and dignity.
- non-indictable — liable to being indicted, as a person.
- non-liturgical — of or relating to formal public worship or liturgies.
- non-logistical — of or relating to logistics.
- non-occidental — (usually initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of the Occident or its natives and inhabitants.
- non-resistance — the policy or practice of not resisting violence or established authority, even when tyrannical, by force.
- non-scholastic — of or relating to schools, scholars, or education: scholastic attainments.
- nonaccountable — not accountable
- nonachievement — Something that does not achieve the intended goal.
- nonacquisitive — not acquisitive
- noncategorical — without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional: a categorical denial.
- noncausatively — In a noncausative manner.
- noncelebration — the failure to enjoy or take part in a celebration
- noncharismatic — a person or group not involved in the Christian charismatic movement
- noncirculating — not circulating
- nonclandestine — not clandestine or secret; open
- noncommittally — not committing oneself, or not involving committal, to a particular view, course, or the like: The senator gave us a noncommittal answer.
- noncommunicant — a person who is not a communicant.
- noncommutative — of or relating to commutation, exchange, substitution, or interchange.
- noncomplicated — (esp of a medical condition or procedure) not involving complications
- noncontractual — relating to obligations not expressed in a contract