11-letter words containing a, n, c, y
- syntax-case — (language) A macro system for Scheme by R. Kent Dybvig <[email protected]>. It is superior to the low-level system described in the Revised^4 Report (R4RS). Pattern variables are ordinary identifiers with essentially the same status as lexical variable names and macro keywords. The syntax is modified to recognise and handle references to pattern variables. Version 2.1 works with Chez Scheme and the Macintosh port runs under MacGambit 2.0
- synthetical — of, pertaining to, proceeding by, or involving synthesis (opposed to analytic).
- tachina fly — any of numerous dipterous insects of the family Tachinidae, the larvae of which are parasitic on caterpillars, beetles, and other insects.
- taciturnity — Scots Law. the relinquishing of a legal right through an unduly long delay, as by the silence of the creditor.
- technically — belonging or pertaining to an art, science, or the like: technical skill.
- technocracy — a theory and movement, prominent about 1932, advocating control of industrial resources, reform of financial institutions, and reorganization of the social system, based on the findings of technologists and engineers.
- telodynamic — pertaining to the transmission of mechanical power over considerable distances, as by means of endless cables on pulleys.
- tenaciously — holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.
- tephromancy — the seeking of the future using ashes
- thiocyanate — a salt or ester of thiocyanic acid, as sodium thiocyanate, NaSCN.
- titanically — (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of the Titans.
- titanomachy — the unsuccessful revolt of the family of the Titan Iapetus against Zeus
- to a nicety — with precision
- tracklaying — (of a vehicle) having an endless jointed metal band around the wheels
- traducingly — in a traducing manner
- trypanocide — a drug or substance that kills trypanosomes
- typecasting — the practice of casting an actor repeatedly in the same kind of role, esp because of his or physical appearance or previous success in such roles
- typicalness — of the nature of or serving as a type or representative specimen.
- tyrannicide — the act of killing a tyrant.
- unaccusably — in an unaccusable manner
- unceasingly — not ceasing or stopping; continuous: an unceasing flow of criticism.
- uncertainly — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- uncertainty — the state of being uncertain; doubt; hesitancy: His uncertainty gave impetus to his inquiry.
- uncle vanya — a play (1897) by Anton Chekhov.
- uncustomary — according to or depending on custom; usual; habitual.
- uncynically — in an uncynical manner
- unethically — lacking moral principles; unwilling to adhere to proper rules of conduct.
- unhackneyed — fresh or recent
- unmercenary — not influenced by greed or a desire for money or gain
- unnecessary — not necessary or essential; needless; unessential.
- unoccupancy — the act, state, or condition of being or becoming a tenant or of living in or taking up quarters or space in or on something: Continued occupancy of the office depends on a rent reduction.
- unscholarly — not befitting a scholar or learned person
- unsociality — the quality of being unsocial
- untypically — in a manner that is not typical
- urban decay — the decay and deterioration of an urban area due to neglect or age
- urodynamics — the study and measurement of the flow of urine in the urinary tract
- vaccinatory — used for or relating to vaccination
- vaccinology — the science of vaccine development.
- vaginectomy — excision of part or all of the vagina.
- valinomycin — a cyclic, peptide antibiotic, C 54 H 90 N 6 O 18 , produced by the bacterium Streptomyces fulvissimus; used experimentally to transport potassium across membranes.
- vanity case — a small luggage bag or case for holding cosmetics or toiletries.
- venefically — in a venefic manner
- vindicatory — tending or serving to vindicate.
- volcanicity — of or relating to a volcano: a volcanic eruption.
- volcanology — the scientific study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena.
- vulcanicity — a branch of geology studying volcanic action
- vulcanology — volcanology.
- wire agency — a business organization that gathers news, news photos, the latest stock-market prices, etc., for distribution, usually by teletypewriter, to its subscribers, especially newspapers: so called from the original transmission of news by telegraph wire.
- yachtswoman — a woman who owns or sails a yacht, or who is devoted to yachting.
- yachtswomen — Irregular plural form of yachtswoman.