12-letter words containing a, o, n, e
- epanorthosis — (rhetoric) A rhetorical device or element in which a speaker or writer retracts a word that has been spoken and substitutes a stronger or more suitable word; often done for emphasis or sarcasm.
- epencephalon — the cerebellum and pons Varolii
- epiphenomena — Plural form of epiphenomenon.
- episcopalian — An adherent of episcopacy.
- epistolarian — A writer of epistles.
- epithalamion — A song or poem celebrating a marriage.
- epoch-making — An epoch-making change or declaration is considered to be extremely important because it is likely to have a significant effect on a particular period of time.
- epoxylignane — (organic chemistry) Any lignane in which the two \u03b3-carbon atoms of the side chains are linked via an oxygen atom to form a tetrahydrofuran ring.
- epoxypropane — (organic compound) propylene oxide.
- equalisation — Alternative spelling of equalization.
- equalization — The act of equalizing, or state of being equalized.
- equinoctials — Plural form of equinoctial.
- equiparation — the act of regarding as the same; the act of comparing
- equivocating — Present participle of equivocate.
- equivocation — The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself; prevarication.
- eradications — Plural form of eradication.
- eratosthenes — ?276–?194 bc, Greek mathematician and astronomer, who calculated the circumference of the earth by observing the angle of the sun's rays at different places
- eriskay pony — a breed of medium-sized pony, typically grey, with a dense waterproof coat. The Eriskay is the only surviving variety of the native ponies of the Western Isles of Scotland
- erythropenia — A decrease in the number of erythrocytes, associated with anemia.
- espagnolette — the fastening device on a French window
- eternization — The act of eternizing; the act of rendering immortal or famous.
- ethanolamine — (chemistry) a hydroxy-amine, HO.CH2.CH2.NH2, manufactured by the reaction of ethylene oxide with ammonia; it is found naturally in a combined form in cephalin, and has many industrial applications.
- etherization — (surgery) anaesthetization using ether.
- etheromaniac — a person who is addicted to ether
- ethnographer — One who practices ethnography.
- ethnographic — Relating to ethnography.
- ethnological — Of or pertaining to ethnology.
- ethoxyethane — (organic compound) The systematic name for diethyl ether.
- euphonically — In a euphonic manner.
- euroterminal — a railway terminus from which trans-European trains operate
- evaporations — Plural form of evaporation.
- evisceration — A disemboweling; the removal of viscera.
- evolutionary — Of or relating to evolution.
- exacerbation — An increase in the severity of something (such as a disease).
- exaggeration — A statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is.
- exalbuminous — (of a seed embryo) having no albumen
- examinations — Plural form of examination.
- exasperation — A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.
- excavational — Relating to excavation.
- exceptionals — Plural form of exceptional.
- exclamations — Plural form of exclamation.
- exclusionary — restrictive or elitist
- excogitating — Present participle of excogitate.
- excogitation — Careful thought or consideration.
- excoriations — Plural form of excoriation.
- excruciation — Some excruciating pain.
- exenteration — Complete surgical removal of a body organ, especially the eyeball and other contents of the eye socket, usually in cases of malignant cancer.
- exercitation — (obsolete) The exercise or exertion of some power, responsibility, faculty etc.
- exfiltration — (military) The process of exiting an area (usually behind enemy lines or in enemy territory).
- exheredation — A disinheriting; disherison.