14-letter words containing c, a, n, t, i, e
- finite decimal — a decimal numeral in which, after a finite number of decimal places, all succeeding place values are 0, as ⅛ = 0.125 (contrasted with nonterminating decimal).
- fishing tackle — Fishing tackle consists of all the equipment that is used in the sport of fishing, such as fishing rods, lines, hooks, and bait.
- focal distance — the distance from a focal point of a lens or mirror to the corresponding principal plane. Symbol: f.
- fractionalised — Simple past tense and past participle of fractionalise.
- fractionalized — Simple past tense and past participle of fractionalize.
- france ancient — an escutcheon blazoned as follows: Azure, semé-de-lys or.
- friction layer — the atmospheric layer extending up to about 600 m, in which the aerodynamic effects of surface friction are appreciable
- friendly match — a match played for its own sake, and not as part of a competition, etc
- function space — a linear space, the elements of which are functions.
- functionalised — to make functional.
- functionalized — Simple past tense and past participle of functionalize.
- fusion reactor — Physics. a reactor for producing atomic energy by nuclear fusion. Compare reactor (def 4).
- galactic noise — unidentified radio-frequency radiation originating from beyond the solar system.
- galactic plane — the plane of the galactic equator.
- galeopithecine — of, relating to, or resembling the flying lemur (Galeopithecus)
- galley kitchen — a household kitchen designed with kitchen units on both sides and no kitchen table
- gamine haircut — a boyish or elfish hairstyle, esp on a woman
- ganglionectomy — the excision of a ganglion.
- gaudi i cornet — Antoni [ahn-taw-nee] /ɑnˈtɔ ni/ (Show IPA), 1852–1926, Spanish architect and designer.
- gelatification — the process of gelatinizing.
- genethliacally — from a genethliac point of view
- genethlialogic — relating to the science of casting horoscopes
- genetic marker — any distinct inheritable indicator of identity and ancestry.
- gentrification — the buying and renovation of houses and stores in deteriorated urban neighborhoods by upper- or middle-income families or individuals, raising property values but often displacing low-income families and small businesses.
- geocentrically — In a geocentric manner.
- geognostically — with reference to a knowledge of the structure of the earth
- geometric mean — the mean of n positive numbers obtained by taking the n th root of the product of the numbers: The geometric mean of 6 and 24 is 12.
- gerontocracies — Plural form of gerontocracy.
- gerontological — Of or pertaining to gerontology.
- gesticulations — Plural form of gesticulation.
- gonadectomized — Having undergone gonadectomy.
- grape hyacinth — any plant belonging to the genus Muscari, of the lily family, as M. botryoides, having globular, blue flowers resembling tiny grapes.
- graphic accent — any mark written above a letter, especially one indicating stress in pronunciation, as in Spanish rápido.
- greetings card — A greetings card is a folded card with a picture on the front and greetings inside that you give or send to someone, for example on their birthday.
- guiana current — an ocean current flowing northwest along the northeast coast of South America.
- guinea current — an ocean current flowing E along the Guinea coast of W Africa.
- gunter's chain — a series of objects connected one after the other, usually in the form of a series of metal rings passing through one another, used either for various purposes requiring a flexible tie with high tensile strength, as for hauling, supporting, or confining, or in various ornamental and decorative forms.
- hacking jacket — a riding jacket having a tight waist, flared skirt, slanted pockets with flaps, and slits or vents at the sides or back.
- haitian creole — the creolized French that is the native language of most Haitians.
- have it coming — Usually, haves. an individual or group that has wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have-not).
- hearing defect — a physical condition that makes it difficult for a person to hear accurately
- heart-stricken — deeply grieved or greatly dismayed
- heartwrenching — Having a painful emotional impact; causing grief or distress.
- hedonistically — a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification.
- heliocentrical — Alternative form of heliocentric.
- heracliteanism — the philosophy of Heraclitus, maintaining the perpetual change of all things, the only abiding thing being the logos, or orderly principle, according to which the change takes place.
- heteroromantic — Romantically attracted to those of the opposite gender.
- historicalness — The quality of being historical.
- humane society — (often initial capital letter) an organization devoted to promoting humane ideals, especially with reference to the treatment of animals.
- hydromagnetics — magnetohydrodynamics.