13-letter words containing a, t, h, n
- anthony hoare — (person) (C. Anthony R. Hoare, Tony) A computer scientist working on programming languages, especially parallel ones. Hoare was responsible for Communicating Sequential Processes (CSP). See also: pointer, Simone.
- anthophyllite — a black or greenish-black mineral from the hornblende group, found in igneous and metamorphic rocks
- anthraquinone — a yellow crystalline solid used in the manufacture of dyes, esp anthraquinone dyes, which have excellent colour properties. Formula: C6H4(CO)2C6H4
- anthropogenic — relating to anthropogenesis
- anthropolatry — the worship of a human as a god
- anthropologic — the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.
- anthropometer — an instrument that consists of a calibrated, vertical rod to which are attached two horizontal arms, one fixed and one movable, for measuring the human trunk and limbs.
- anthropometry — the comparative study of sizes and proportions of the human body
- anthropopathy — the attribution of human passions, etc, to a deity, object, etc
- anthropophagi — cannibals
- anthropophagy — cannibalism
- anthropophobe — One who dislikes human beings.
- anthropophyte — a plant species accidentally introduced during the cultivation of another
- anthroposcopy — physiognomy (def 2).
- anthroposophy — the spiritual and mystical teachings of Rudolph Steiner, based on the belief that creative activities such as myth making, which formed a part of life in earlier times, are psychologically valuable, esp for educational and therapeutic purposes
- anthrozoology — The study of the interactions between humans and animals.
- anti-catholic — opposed to the beliefs, practices, and adherents of the Roman Catholic Church
- anti-humanist — a person having a strong interest in or concern for human welfare, values, and dignity.
- anti-humanity — all human beings collectively; the human race; humankind.
- anti-hygienic — conducive to good health; healthful; sanitary.
- anti-hypnotic — of or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism.
- anti-monarchy — a state or nation in which the supreme power is actually or nominally lodged in a monarch. Compare absolute monarchy, limited monarchy.
- anti-thetical — of the nature of or involving antithesis.
- antiapartheid — (in the Republic of South Africa) a rigid former policy of segregating and economically and politically oppressing the nonwhite population.
- antiarthritic — a drug that acts against arthritis
- antiarthritis — acting against arthritis
- antiasthmatic — An antiasthmatic is any drug that relieves the symptoms of asthma.
- antiauthority — Opposed to authority.
- antichristian — Pertaining to Antichrist.
- antidiarrheal — An antidiarrheal is a substance used to prevent or treat diarrhea.
- antihistamine — An antihistamine is a drug that is used to treat allergies.
- antilogarithm — a number whose logarithm to a given base is a given number
- antimechanist — opposed to mechanistic philosophy
- antinephritic — acting against kidney disease
- antiochus iii — known as Antiochus the Great. 242–187 bc, king of Syria (223–187), who greatly extended the Seleucid empire but was forced (190) to surrender most of Asia Minor to the Romans
- antiphonaries — Plural form of antiphonary.
- antipsychotic — preventing or treating psychosis
- antirheumatic — acting against rheumatism
- anything goes — If people say 'anything goes', they mean that anything people say or do is considered acceptable, and usually they mean that they do not approve of this.
- anythingarian — a person who adheres to no particular creed
- aphanipterous — of or relating to the wingless insects of the order Aphaniptera
- apotheosizing — Present participle of apotheosize.
- arachnoiditis — an inflammation of the arachnoid membrane
- archaeobotany — the analysis and interpretation of plant remains found at archaeological sites
- archimandrite — the head of a monastery or a group of monasteries
- architectonic — denoting, relating to, or having architectural qualities
- arena theater — a theater having a central stage without a proscenium, surrounded by seats
- aristolochene — (organic compound) A bicyclic sesquiterpene produced by certain fungi.
- arithmetician — a person skilled in arithmetic
- arthroconidia — Plural form of arthroconidium.