14-letter words containing a, n, y, l
- naphthyl group — Also called alpha-naphthyl group, alpha-naphthyl radical. the univalent group C 1 0 H 7 –, having a replaceable hydrogen atom in the first, or alpha, position; 1-naphthyl group.
- nasopharyngeal — the part of the pharynx behind and above the soft palate, directly continuous with the nasal passages. Compare oropharynx (def 2).
- national party — (in New Zealand) the more conservative of the two main political parties
- naval dockyard — a place where a Navy's ships are kept
- navigationally — in a navigational manner; from a navigational point of view
- net neutrality — the concept that broadband Internet service providers should provide nondiscriminatory access to Internet content, platforms, etc., and should not manipulate the transfer of data regardless of its source or destination: how net neutrality can preserve freedom of speech.
- neurogenically — by neural activity
- neurologically — the science of the nerves and the nervous system, especially of the diseases affecting them.
- neuropathology — the pathology of the nervous system.
- neuroradiology — the branch of radiology dealing with the central nervous system
- new model army — the army established in 1645 during the Civil War by the English parliamentarians, which exercised considerable political power under Cromwell
- 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!
- nodal analysis — Nodal analysis is a method of analyzing circuits based on defining node voltages as the variables.
- non-ambulatory — of, relating to, or capable of walking: an ambulatory exploration of the countryside.
- non-analytical — pertaining to or proceeding by analysis (opposed to synthetic).
- non-neutrality — the state of being neutral.
- non-polynomial — (complexity) The set or property of problems for which no polynomial-time algorithm is known. This includes problems for which the only known algorithms require a number of steps which increases exponentially with the size of the problem, and those for which no algorithm at all is known. Within these two there are problems which are "provably difficult" and "provably unsolvable".
- non-regulatory — to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.: to regulate household expenses.
- nonassertively — In a nonassertive way.
- noncausatively — In a noncausative manner.
- noncommittally — not committing oneself, or not involving committal, to a particular view, course, or the like: The senator gave us a noncommittal answer.
- noncrystalline — of or like crystal; clear; transparent.
- nonexplanatory — not explanatory
- nonfictionally — In a nonfictional manner.
- nonsensicality — (of words or language) having little or no meaning; making little or no sense: A baby's babbling is appealingly nonsensical.
- nonsymmetrical — Not symmetrical.
- nontechnically — In a nontechnical manner.
- normoglycaemia — the condition of having a normal blood sugar level
- normoglycaemic — Alt form normoglycemic.
- north royalton — a town in N Ohio.
- north-easterly — A north-easterly point, area, or direction is to the north-east or towards the north-east.
- norway lobster — a European lobster, Nephrops norvegicus, fished for food
- novelistically — In a novelistic way.
- nuclear energy — energy released by reactions within atomic nuclei, as in nuclear fission or fusion.
- nuclear family — a social unit composed of two parents and one or more children.
- numeral system — any notation for the representation of numerals or numbers.
- numismatically — Of or relating to coins or currency.
- nymphomaniacal — a woman who has abnormally excessive and uncontrollable sexual desire.
- occupationally — of or relating to an occupation, trade, or calling: occupational guidance.
- old-line party — either the Liberal Party or the Conservative Party
- on the wallaby — (of a person) wandering about looking for work
- oppositionally — In terms of, or by means of, opposition.
- organizability — The suitability or potential for organization.
- oriental poppy — a poppy, Papaver orientale, of Asia, having bristly stems and leaves and showy scarlet, pink, or white flowers, cultivated as an ornamental.
- orkney islands — group of islands north of Scotland, constituting an administrative division of Scotland: 377 sq mi (976 sq km); pop. 20,000
- ostentatiously — characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser.
- osteogenically — By osteogenesis.
- otolaryngology — the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, function, and diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.
- overanalytical — too analytical
- oxyhaemoglobin — the bright red product formed when oxygen from the lungs combines with haemoglobin in the blood