12-letter words containing c, h, o, r, i, a
- machine word — word (def 10).
- machine-word — a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are composed of one or more morphemes and are either the smallest units susceptible of independent use or consist of two or three such units combined under certain linking conditions, as with the loss of primary accent that distinguishes black·bird· from black· bird·. Words are usually separated by spaces in writing, and are distinguished phonologically, as by accent, in many languages.
- macroetching — to etch deeply into the surface of (a metal).
- macrophysics — the branch of physics that deals with physical objects large enough to be observed and treated directly.
- mammographic — Of, or pertaining to, mammography.
- marconigraph — (dated) wireless telegraph.
- markov chain — a Markov process restricted to discrete random events or to discontinuous time sequences.
- marsh orchid — any of various orchids of the genus Dactylorhiza, growing in damp places and having mostly purplish flowers
- mechatronics — The synergistic combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering and software engineering for the study of automata from an engineering perspective and the control of advanced hybrid systems.
- melanochroic — Melanochroid
- metachronism — An error in chronological ordering in which a character or an event is placed at too late a time.
- metaphorical — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- metathoracic — Of or pertaining to the metathorax.
- michel baron — Michel [mee-shel] /miˈʃɛl/ (Show IPA), (Michel Boyron) 1653–1729, French actor.
- microcephaly — having a head with a small braincase.
- micrographia — minute handwriting.
- micrographic — Pertaining to micrographics.
- microhabitat — an extremely localized, small-scale environment, as a tree stump or a dead animal.
- microphagous — (of an animal) feeding on small particles of food
- microphallus — The condition of having an abnormally small penis; micropenis.
- misanthropic — of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope.
- mitochondria — an organelle in the cytoplasm of cells that functions in energy production.
- monotrichate — (of bacteria) having a single flagellum at one pole.
- morris chair — a large armchair having an adjustable back and loose, removable cushions.
- naturopathic — (alternative medicine) Of or pertaining to naturopathy or to naturopaths.
- necrophiliac — an erotic attraction to corpses.
- neoanthropic — neanthropic.
- nephropathic — characterized by or relating to nephropathy
- non-achiever — a person who consistently fails to achieve, esp academically
- non-atrophic — Also, atrophia [uh-troh-fee-uh] /əˈtroʊ fi ə/ (Show IPA). Pathology. a wasting away of the body or of an organ or part, as from defective nutrition or nerve damage.
- nonarchitect — a person or builder who is not an architect
- nonbreaching — the act or a result of breaking; break or rupture.
- nonspherical — not spherical
- nonvehicular — Not vehicular.
- normal pitch — relative point, position, or degree: a high pitch of excitement.
- north africa — the northern part of Africa, especially the region north of the tropical rain forest and comprised of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and that part of Egypt west of the Gulf of Suez.
- north-facing — facing towards the north
- ochlocracies — Plural form of ochlocracy.
- octastrophic — having or containing eight verses or strophes
- oligarchical — of, relating to, or having the form of an oligarchy.
- olive branch — a branch of the olive tree as an emblem of peace.
- orchidaceous — belonging to the plant family Orchidaceae.
- orchidomania — an obsession with or passion for orchids
- orichalceous — relating to or resembling orichalc
- ornithomancy — Divination by means of birds, their flight, etc.
- orographical — relating to the study of mountains
- orthoclastic — (of a crystal) having cleavages at right angles to each other.
- orthognathic — straight-jawed; having the profile of the face vertical or nearly so; having a gnathic index below 98.
- orthographic — of or relating to orthography.
- orthopaedics — (used with a singular verb) the medical specialty concerned with correction of deformities or functional impairments of the skeletal system, especially the extremities and the spine, and associated structures, as muscles and ligaments.