14-letter words containing a, p, l, e, t, c
- machine pistol — a fully automatic pistol; submachine gun.
- magnetooptical — Having both magnetic and optical elements.
- matched sample — a sample in which the individuals selected for analysis share all properties except that under investigation
- mesaticephalic — (anatomy) Having a cranium with a medium ratio of length to breadth.
- metaphorically — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- metaphysically — pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics.
- metaplasticity — Any activity-dependent change to neural function that modulates subsequent synaptic plasticity.
- metapsychology — speculative thought dealing systematically with concepts extending beyond the limits of psychology as an empirical science.
- metencephalons — Plural form of metencephalon.
- metoclopramide — a white crystalline substance, C 1 4 H 2 2 ClN 3 O 2 , used primarily in the symptomatic treatment of certain upper gastrointestinal tract problems, and as an antiemetic.
- metoposcopical — relating to metoposcopy
- metrical psalm — a translation of one of the psalms into rhyming strict-metre verse usually sung as a hymn
- metropolitical — metropolitan
- multiplicative — tending to multiply or increase.
- multispecialty — (US) Exhibiting or possessing multiple specialties (especially medical specialties).
- nickel-plating — the process of depositing a thin layer of nickel on a surface, usually by electrolysis
- 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-elliptical — pertaining to or having the form of an ellipse.
- noncomplicated — (esp of a medical condition or procedure) not involving complications
- nonparticulate — Not particulate.
- nonpredictable — Not predictable.
- nonspectacular — not spectacular
- nonspeculative — not speculative
- nuclear option — the use of or power to use nuclear weapons
- occipital bone — a curved, compound bone forming the back and part of the base of the skull.
- occipital lobe — the most posterior lobe of each cerebral hemisphere, behind the parietal and temporal lobes.
- octave coupler — a mechanism on an organ and on some harpsichords that enables keys or pedals an octave apart to be played simultaneously
- omphalocentric — Overly introspective and inclined to navel-gazing.
- omphaloskeptic — One who contemplates or meditates upon one's navel; one who engages in omphaloscopy.
- ophthalmoscope — an instrument for viewing the interior of the eye or examining the retina.
- opt-out clause — a clause that permits signatories to a contract to opt out of particular provisions, or to terminate the contract early
- optical isomer — any of two or more isomers exhibiting optical isomerism.
- overcapitalize — to fix the total amount of securities of a corporation in excess of the limits set by law or by sound financial policy.
- overcomplicate — to make complex, intricate, involved, or difficult: His recovery from the operation was complicated by an allergic reaction.
- overparticular — precise beyond necessity
- palaeanthropic — relating to or denoting the earliest variety of man
- palaeoclimatic — relating to the climate of a prehistoric age
- paleoanthropic — pertaining to prehistoric humans.
- paleoecologist — the branch of ecology dealing with the relations and interactions between ancient life forms and their environment.
- parametrically — in terms of a parameter
- parasitic male — a male animal that is much smaller than the female and is totally dependent on the female for its nutrition, such as the male of some species of deep-sea angler fish
- parquet circle — parterre (def 1).
- parti-coloured — having different colours in different parts; variegated
- participialize — to form (a word) into a participle; make participial.
- particle board — any of various composition boards formed from small particles of wood, as flakes or shavings, tightly compressed and bonded together with a resin.
- particularized — individualized
- particularness — the quality of being exceptional or individual
- paschal letter — (in the early Christian church) a letter, written by a patriarch, archbishop, or bishop to a cleric under his authority, announcing the date of the next Easter festival.
- patheticalness — causing or evoking pity, sympathetic sadness, sorrow, etc.; pitiful; pitiable: a pathetic letter; a pathetic sight.