10-letter words containing c, l, i, t, a
- allostatic — Relating to allostasis.
- allosteric — of, relating to, or designating a function of an enzyme in which the structure and activity of the enzyme are modified by the binding of a metabolic molecule
- allotropic — of or characterized by allotropy
- alphabetic — in the order of the letters of the alphabet: alphabetical arrangement.
- alphametic — a mathematical puzzle using letters to express numbers that must be deciphered
- altarpiece — An altarpiece is a work of art behind the altar in a church.
- altimetric — Of or pertaining to altimetry.
- altocumuli — Plural form of altocumulus.
- altrincham — a residential town in NW England, in Trafford unitary authority, Greater Manchester. Pop: 40 695 (2001)
- altruistic — If your behaviour or motives are altruistic, you show concern for the happiness and welfare of other people rather than for yourself.
- ametabolic — (of certain insects) having no obvious metamorphosis
- ampholytic — capable of ionizing into both anions and cations; amphoteric.
- anaclastic — relating to refraction
- anaglyptic — Of or pertaining to anaglyptics or to an anaglyph.
- analeptics — Plural form of analeptic.
- analytical — An analytical way of doing something involves the use of logical reasoning.
- anaplastic — of or relating to anaplasia
- anatomical — Anatomical means relating to the structure of the bodies of people and animals.
- anelectric — not capable of acquiring a static electric charge when subjected to friction.
- anglistics — the study of English language and literature
- annalistic — a chronicler of events, especially yearly ones; historian.
- anticlimax — You can describe something as an anticlimax if it disappoints you because it happens after something that was very exciting, or because it is not as exciting as you expected.
- anticlinal — of, relating to, or resembling an anticline
- anticlines — Plural form of anticline.
- anticyclic — not conforming to or following a cycle: anticyclical sales that rise when the economy fades.
- antilithic — preventing the formation or development of calculi, as of the urinary tract
- antilochus — a son of Nestor and a trusted friend of Achilles.
- antipolice — opposed to or against the police
- antiracial — of or relating to the social construct of race: racial diversity; racial stereotypes.
- antischool — Opposed to schools.
- antisocial — Someone who is antisocial is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
- anxiolytic — any of a class of drugs that reduce anxiety
- apiculture — the breeding and care of bees
- apolaustic — concerned with or dedicated to enjoyment
- apolitical — Someone who is apolitical is not interested in politics.
- apologetic — If you are apologetic, you show or say that you are sorry for causing trouble for someone, for hurting them, or for disappointing them.
- apoplectic — If someone is apoplectic, they are extremely angry about something.
- apothecial — Lb lichenology Relating to the apothecium.
- applicants — Plural form of applicant.
- applicator — An applicator is a device that you use to put something somewhere when you do not want to touch it or do it with your hands.
- archiblast — egg protoplasm
- archivolts — Plural form of archivolt.
- arctically — in an arctic manner
- arctophile — a person who collects teddy bears or is fond of them
- arctophily — the practice of collecting teddy bears
- arcubalist — an arbalest
- aromatical — (rare) aromatic.
- arthralgic — Of, pertaining to, or suffering from arthralgia.
- articulacy — uttered clearly in distinct syllables.
- articulary — (anatomy) A bone in the base of the lower jaw of many birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes.