13-letter words containing a, s, u, m, i
- impostumation — an abscess or swelling filled with pus
- inclusion map — a map of a set to itself in which each element of a given subset of the set is mapped to itself.
- indian summer — a period of mild, dry weather, usually accompanied by a hazy atmosphere, occurring usually in late October or early November and following a period of colder weather.
- individualism — a social theory advocating the liberty, rights, or independent action of the individual.
- industrialism — an economic organization of society built largely on mechanized industry rather than agriculture, craftsmanship, or commerce.
- inner sanctum — sanctum (def 2).
- instrumentals — Plural form of instrumental.
- intermuscular — of or relating to muscle or the muscles: muscular strain.
- intramuscular — located or occurring within a muscle.
- isoamyl group — the univalent group C 5 H 11 .
- judgmentalism — Judgmental behaviour or attitude.
- jus canonicum — canon law.
- just a minute — wait, stop
- justin martyr — Saint, a.d. c100–163? early church historian and philosopher.
- kim young sam — born 1927, president of South Korea 1993–98.
- kuskokwim bay — an inlet of the Bering Sea in Alaska. Length: about 160 km (100 miles)
- lambeosaurine — Any crested hadrosaurid dinosaur of the subfamily Lambeosaurinae.
- lapsus calami — a slip of the pen.
- leiomyomatous — a benign tumor composed of nonstriated muscular tissue.
- lighthouseman — a lighthouse keeper
- macías nguema — a former name of Bioko.
- madeira sauce — a savoury sauce made with Madeira wine and served with meat
- magnanimously — In a magnanimous manner; with greatness of mind.
- magnesiferous — (geology) Containing magnesium.
- magnetiferous — (dated) Producing or conducting magnetism.
- magnitudinous — size; extent; dimensions: to determine the magnitude of an angle.
- magnoliaceous — belonging to the plant family Magnoliaceae.
- main sequence — a narrow band in the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram in which 90 percent of all observed stars are plotted.
- maliciousness — full of, characterized by, or showing malice; intentionally harmful; spiteful: malicious gossip.
- malthusianism — of or relating to the theories of T. R. Malthus, which state that population tends to increase faster, at a geometrical ratio, than the means of subsistence, which increases at an arithmetical ratio, and that this will result in an inadequate supply of the goods supporting life unless war, famine, or disease reduces the population or the increase of population is checked.
- mammaliferous — containing the remains of mammals
- manganiferous — containing manganese.
- manicure case — a case for holding small tools designed to care for the fingernails
- manipulations — Plural form of manipulation.
- manipulatives — influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one’s own purposes: a manipulative boss.
- manrikigusari — a Japanese chain weapon with weighted ends, intended to strike or ensnare the enemy
- mansion house — the residence of the Lord Mayor of London
- manufactories — Plural form of manufactory.
- mariculturist — One who engages in mariculture.
- masculineness — The state or condition of being masculine.
- masculinities — Plural form of masculinity.
- matt emulsion — a water-based paint which is not shiny when it dries
- mean business — an occupation, profession, or trade: His business is poultry farming.
- measurability — capable of being measured.
- measuring cup — a graduated cup used especially in cooking for measuring ingredients.
- measuring jug — a graduated jug used in cooking to measure ingredients
- measuring rod — ruler, gauge, stick for measuring
- measuringworm — the larva of any geometrid moth, which progresses by bringing the rear end of the body forward and then advancing the front end.
- media studies — educational subjects or courses relating to the mass media
- medicamentous — of or relating to medicaments