12-letter words containing a, s, t, o, n, i
- neuropathist — a specialist in treating diseases of the nervous system; a neurologist
- neuroplastic — Of or pertaining to neuroplasticity.
- nihil obstat — permission to publish a book, granted by an official censor who, upon examining it, has certified that it contains nothing contrary to faith or morals.
- nikola tesla — Nikola [nik-oh-luh] /ˈnɪk oʊ lə/ (Show IPA), 1856–1943, U.S. physicist, electrical engineer, and inventor, born in Croatia.
- nimbostratus — a cloud of a class characterized by a formless layer that is almost uniformly dark gray; a rain cloud of the layer type, of low altitude, usually below 8000 feet (2440 meters).
- nitrosamines — Plural form of nitrosamine.
- nitroscanate — The ether analogue of amoscanate, used in veterinary medicine as an anthelmintic.
- nitrous acid — an acid, HNO 2 , known only in solution.
- noctambulism — somnambulism.
- noctambulist — somnambulism.
- noise factor — the ratio of the noise output of an ideal device to the noise output of the unit being tested.
- nominalistic — (philosophy) Having a nominalist character.
- non-activist — an especially active, vigorous advocate of a cause, especially a political cause.
- non-monastic — of or relating to monasteries: a monastic library.
- non-partisan — A person or group that is non-partisan does not support or help a particular political party or group.
- non-sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
- nonaesthetic — not aesthetic, not related to the appreciation of beauty
- nonapostolic — Not apostolic.
- nonassertive — Not assertive.
- noncausative — Not causative.
- noncustodial — Not having custody of one’s children after a divorce.
- nondualistic — of, relating to, or of the nature of dualism.
- nonessential — not essential; not necessary: Nonessential use of gasoline was forbidden during the war.
- nonparasitic — Not parasitic.
- nonrealistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
- nonresistant — not able, conditioned, or constructed to withstand the effect of something, as a disease, a specific change in temperature, or harsh treatment; susceptible to damage or ill effects.
- nonrestraint — absence or lack of restraint.
- nonsectarian — not affiliated with or limited to a specific religious denomination.
- nonsocialist — a person who is not a socialist
- nonspiritual — Not spiritual.
- nonsteroidal — of or relating to a substance that is not a steroid but has certain similar physiological effects.
- nonstrategic — pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of strategy: strategic movements.
- nonversation — A meaningless conversation.
- nonvexatious — Not vexatious.
- normalities' — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
- north island — the northernmost principal island of New Zealand. 44,281 sq. mi. (114,690 sq. km).
- nose to tail — If vehicles are nose to tail, the front of one vehicle is close behind the back of another.
- notabilities — Plural form of notability.
- noticeboards — Plural form of noticeboard.
- nova scotian — a peninsula and province in SE Canada: once a part of the French province of Acadia. 21,068 sq. mi. (54,565 sq. km). Capital: Halifax.
- novelisation — Alternative spelling of novelization.
- nucleotidase — a biochemical catalyst that facilitates the process of hydrolyzing or splitting a nucleotide and turning it into a phosphate and a nucleoside
- nugatoriness — Quality of being nugatory.
- oasification — The process of restoring water, soil, and plant life to an environment that has been degraded by soil erosion.
- obfuscations — to confuse, bewilder, or stupefy.
- obscurantism — opposition to the increase and spread of knowledge.
- obscurantist — opposition to the increase and spread of knowledge.
- obscurations — Plural form of obscuration.
- observations — Plural form of observation.
- obstetrician — a physician who specializes in obstetrics. Abbreviation: OB, ob.