12-letter words containing a, r, i, o, t
- choroid coat — a pigmented, highly vascular membrane of the eye that is continuous with the iris and lies between the sclera and the retina, functioning to nourish the retina and absorb scattered light.
- christophany — an appearance or emergence of Christ following his crucifixion
- chromaticism — the use of chromatic tones.
- chromaticity — the quality of a colour or light with reference to its purity and its dominant wavelength
- chromatophil — Also, chromatophilic, chromatophilous [kroh-muh-tof-uh-luh s] /ˌkroʊ məˈtɒf ə ləs/ (Show IPA). chromophil (def 1).
- chromatopsia — an irregularity in the ability to see colours properly
- circulations — Plural form of circulation.
- circumrotary — Alternative form of circumrotatory.
- circumrotate — to turn like a wheel; rotate
- cirrostratus — a uniform layer of cloud above about 6000 metres (20 000 feet)
- claims ratio — The claims ratio is the percentage of claims costs incurred in relation to the premiums earned.
- clairvoyants — Plural form of clairvoyant.
- claustration — the act of confining to a small space (usually a cloister)
- clerofascist — A cleric supporting fascism or advocating a synthesis of religion and fascism.
- clotrimazole — An antifungal medication used to treat humans and animals.
- co-operative — A co-operative is a business or organization run by the people who work for it, or owned by the people who use it. These people share its benefits and profits.
- co-ordinator — a person or thing that coordinates.
- co-parenting — a divorced or separated parent who shares equally with the other parent in the custody and care of a child.
- coacervation — a reversible, emulsoid stage existing between the sol and gel formations, in which the addition of a third substance causes the separation of the sol into two immiscible liquid phases: an essential stage in the formation of proteins, antibodies, etc.
- coat protein — any protein that is a constituent of the capsid of a virus.
- cocktail bar — a bar which serves cocktails
- cogeneration — the process of generating electricity and steam from the same power plant
- coir matting — a floor covering or packing material made of coir
- collar point — a point midway between the heart point and top of an escutcheon.
- collinearity — lying in the same straight line.
- colorisation — The process of converting to color.
- colorization — Colorization is a technique used to add colour to old black and white films.
- colourations — Plural form of colouration.
- commentarial — a series of comments, explanations, or annotations: a commentary on the Bible; news followed by a commentary.
- commentariat — the journalists and broadcasters who analyse and comment on current affairs
- commentaries — Plural form of commentary.
- commiserated — Simple past tense and past participle of commiserate.
- commiserates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of commiserate.
- commiserator — to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity.
- commissariat — A commissariat is a military department that is in charge of food supplies.
- common ratio — geometric ratio.
- communicator — a person who communicates, especially one skilled at conveying information, ideas, or policy to the public.
- comparatists — Plural form of comparatist.
- comparatives — Plural form of comparative.
- compartition — (obsolete) The act of dividing into parts or compartments.
- compaternity — the relationship between the godparents of a child or between the godparents and the child's parents.
- compatriotic — Of or relating to compatriots.
- comportation — (obsolete) The act of bringing together.
- compurgation — (formerly) a method of trial whereby a defendant might be acquitted if a sufficient number of persons swore to his innocence
- concentrical — concentric
- concertation — (especially in European politics) cooperation, as among opposing factions, aimed at effecting a unified proposal or concerted action.
- concertinaed — a musical instrument resembling an accordion but having buttonlike keys, hexagonal bellows and ends, and a more limited range.
- conciliatory — When you are conciliatory in your actions or behaviour, you show that you are willing to end a disagreement with someone.
- concremation — the cremation of multiple things or people at the same time, esp suttee
- conductorial — relating to a conductor