13-letter words containing c, h, i, t, a
- heteroblastic — (of a plant or plant part) showing a marked difference in form between the juvenile and the adult structures
- heterogametic — (of a species or individual organism) having two unlike gametes.
- heterographic — Misspelled; of or pertaining to an incorrect spelling or a spelling that differs from accepted standards.
- heterological — (grammar) Of an adjective, not describing itself.
- heteroplastic — the repair of lesions with tissue from another individual or species.
- heterothallic — having mycelia of two unlike types, both of which must participate in the sexual process. Compare homothallic (def 1).
- heuristically — serving to indicate or point out; stimulating interest as a means of furthering investigation.
- hexactinellid — a type of sponge characterized by their (usually) six siliceous spicules or rays
- hexadactylism — Sexdactyly.
- high-wire act — a circus trick in which the performer walks across a high wire
- hilbert space — a complete infinite-dimensional vector space on which an inner product is defined.
- histaminergic — releasing histamine
- histochemical — the branch of science dealing with the chemical components of cellular and subcellular tissue.
- hogarth chair — a Queen Anne chair having a solid splat and cabriole legs, all pieces having a cyma curve or outline.
- holometabolic — Of, pertaining to, or undergoing holometabolism.
- homiletically — In a homiletic fashion.
- homochromatic — of or relating to one hue; monochromatic.
- homogenetical — of, involving or relating to homogeny
- homoscedastic — having the same variance.
- horrification — That which causes horror.
- horticultural — the cultivation of a garden, orchard, or nursery; the cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants.
- hospital care — medical treatment provided in a hospital
- hospital case — a patient that is being, or needs to be, treated in a hospital
- hubristically — in a presumptuous or arrogant manner
- human capital — the collective skills, knowledge, or other intangible assets of individuals that can be used to create economic value for the individuals, their employers, or their community: Education is an investment in human capital that pays off in terms of higher productivity.
- hunting chair — a chair having a sliding frame in front serving as a footrest.
- hunting watch — hunter (def 6).
- hyacinth bean — an Old World tropical vine, Dolichos lablab, of the legume family, having purple or white flowers and black or white seeds in a papery, beaked pod.
- hydropathical — Alternative form of hydropathic.
- hydrostatical — Alternative form of hydrostatic.
- hygrometrical — Alternative form of hygrometric.
- hyperactivate — (biology) To cause or undergo hyperactivation.
- hyperactively — In a hyperactive manner.
- hyperactivity — the condition of being hyperactive.
- hypercautious — Especially or unreasonably cautious.
- hypercritical — excessively or meticulously critical; overcritical.
- hypercyanotic — blueness or lividness of the skin, as from imperfectly oxygenated blood.
- hyperdactylia — the presence of extra fingers or toes.
- hypergalactia — an abnormally large secretion of milk.
- hypermagnetic — (physics) Extremely magnetic.
- hypermetrical — Hypermetric.
- hyperreactive — Showing a much greater than normal response to a stimulus.
- hyperromantic — extremely or excessively romantic
- hyperthetical — Misspelling of hypothetical.
- hypometabolic — Relating to hypometabolism.
- hypothecating — Present participle of hypothecate.
- hypothecation — to pledge to a creditor as security without delivering over; mortgage.
- hypotheticals — Plural form of hypothetical.
- hypsometrical — Of or pertaining to hypsometry.
- hyracotherium — eohippus.