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13-letter words containing c, a, t, s

  • contrapuntist — a composer skilled in counterpoint
  • contrarianism — Beliefs and practices of a contrarian.
  • contrarieties — Plural form of contrariety.
  • contrastingly — to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks.
  • contrastively — tending to contrast; contrasting. contrastive colors.
  • contraversial — Misspelling of controversial.
  • contraversion — A turning to the opposite side; antistrophe.
  • contristation — the act of contristing
  • controllables — to exercise restraint or direction over; dominate; command: The car is difficult to control at high speeds. That zone is controlled by enemy troops.
  • controversary — (obsolete) controversial.
  • controversial — If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval.
  • convalescents — Plural form of convalescent.
  • conversations — Plural form of conversation.
  • coordinations — the act or state of coordinating or of being coordinated.
  • copartnership — a partnership or association between two equals, esp in a business enterprise
  • copper-fasten — to make (a bargain or agreement) binding
  • coresidential — relating to joint residency
  • cornish pasty — A Cornish pasty is a small pie with meat and vegetables inside.
  • corporateness — the state of being a corporate body
  • corporativism — corporatism
  • corporisation — The forming into one body; embodiment.
  • corticospinal — Of, or pertaining to, or connecting the cerebral cortex and the spinal cord.
  • cosignatories — Plural form of cosignatory.
  • cosmeceutical — a cosmetic that has, or is claimed to have, pharmaceutical properties
  • cosmopolitans — Plural form of cosmopolitan.
  • cosmothetical — cosmothetic
  • cost a bundle — If you say that something costs a bundle, or costs someone a bundle, you are emphasizing that it is expensive.
  • cost analysis — an economic evaluation
  • cost estimate — an estimate of how much something will cost
  • costa del sol — coast region of S Spain, on the Mediterranean, east of Gibraltar: site of many resorts
  • costardmonger — a costermonger
  • costimulation — Alternative spelling of co-stimulation.
  • costimulatory — Of or pertaining to co-stimulation.
  • costochondral — (anatomy) Relating to ribs and cartilage.
  • costume drama — any theatrical production, film, television presentation, etc, in which the performers wear the costumes of a former age
  • costume party — A costume party or costume ball is a party at which the guests try to look like famous people or people from history, from stories, or from particular professions.
  • côtes-d'armor — a department of W France, on the N coast of Brittany. Capital: St Brieuc. Pop: 553 969 (2003 est). Area: 6878 sq km (2656 sq miles)
  • cotransporter — (biochemistry) An integral membrane protein that actively transports molecules by using the concentration gradient of one molecule or ion concentration to force the other molecule or ion against its gradient.
  • cottage fries — potatoes that have been thinly sliced and then fried
  • count against — If something counts against you, it may cause you to be rejected or punished, or cause people to have a lower opinion of you.
  • count towards — If something counts towards or counts toward an achievement or right, it is included as one of the things that give you the right to it.
  • counter shaft — A counter shaft is a shaft that runs parallel to the main shaft in a gearbox, and carries the pinion wheels.
  • counter staff — people who work behind the counter of a bank, post office, etc
  • counterblasts — Plural form of counterblast.
  • counterclaims — Plural form of counterclaim.
  • counterscarps — Plural form of counterscarp.
  • countershafts — Plural form of countershaft.
  • counterstains — Plural form of counterstain.
  • counterstream — a stream (of matter) which travels in the opposite direction
  • court plaster — a plaster, composed of isinglass on silk, formerly used to cover superficial wounds
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