13-letter words containing c, u, r, t, a
- miracle fruit — the berrylike fruit of either of two African shrubs, Synsepalum dulcificum or Thaumatococcus daniellii, that, when chewed, causes sour substances to taste sweet.
- misarticulate — to articulate incorrectly or inaccurately
- miscalculator — A person who miscalculates.
- much-traveled — A much-traveled person has traveled a lot in foreign countries.
- multibranched — Having more than one branch.
- multicamerate — having numerous chambers
- multicategory — (mathematics) A generalization of the concept of category that allows morphisms of multiple arity.
- multicellular — composed of several or many cells.
- multicultural — of, relating to, or representing several different cultures or cultural elements: a multicultural society.
- multifactoral — Involving multiple factors.
- multiliteracy — The ability to be literate in terms of text in media other than paper.
- multiorgasmic — Capable of multiple orgasms without a refractory period.
- multiparticle — comprising or involving several particles
- multisectoral — Involving multiple sectors.
- multispectral — (of an airborne camera or scanner) capable of sensing and recording radiation from invisible as well as visible parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.
- multitracking — the process of recording separate audio tracks for later mixing into a single audio track.
- muriatic acid — (not in scientific use) hydrochloric acid.
- music theatre — a modern musical-dramatic work that is performed on a smaller scale than, and without the conventions of, traditional opera
- musicotherapy — the treatment of mental disorders with music
- mycobacterium — A bacterium of a group that includes the causative agents of leprosy and tuberculosis.
- nanostructure — A structure, especially a semiconductor device, that has dimensions of only a few nanometers.
- natural child — Law. an illegitimate child; one born of illicit intercourse. (especially in Louisiana) an illegitimate child who has been lawfully acknowledged by its father.
- nature's call — call of nature.
- nectariferous — producing nectar.
- nectarivorous — feeding on nectar
- neuroanatomic — the branch of anatomy dealing with the nervous system.
- neuroatypical — Having an atypical neurological configuration.
- nocturnal arc — the portion of the diurnal circle that is below the horizon of a given point.
- nomenclatural — a set or system of names or terms, as those used in a particular science or art, by an individual or community, etc.
- nomenclatures — Plural form of nomenclature.
- non-customary — according to or depending on custom; usual; habitual.
- non-lucrative — profitable; moneymaking; remunerative: a lucrative business.
- non-nocturnal — of or relating to the night (opposed to diurnal).
- non-rheumatic — pertaining to or of the nature of rheumatism.
- noncolourfast — (of a fabric) having a colour that tends to fade when washed or worn
- nonliturgical — Not liturgical.
- nonstructural — Not structural; not related to a structure.
- notary public — a public officer or other person authorized to authenticate contracts, acknowledge deeds, take affidavits, protest bills of exchange, take depositions, etc.
- nuclear waste — the radioactive by-products from the operation of a nuclear reactor or from the reprocessing of depleted nuclear fuel.
- nutraceutical — A food containing health-giving additives and having medicinal benefit.
- oceanic crust — the brown, hard outer portion or surface of a loaf or slice of bread (distinguished from crumb).
- octane number — (of gasoline) a designation of antiknock quality, numerically equal to the percentage of isooctane by volume in a mixture of isooctane and normal heptane that matches the given gasoline in antiknock characteristics.
- open fracture — compound fracture.
- outreach work — work (done by welfare workers, volunteers, etc) designed to help and encourage disadvantaged members of the community
- outrecuidance — (archaic) Presumption, arrogance, self-conceit.
- over-cautious — excessively or unnecessarily cautious: Sometimes it doesn't pay to be overcautious in business.
- over-educated — to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling. Synonyms: instruct, school, drill, indoctrinate.
- overacuteness — sharp or severe in effect; intense: acute sorrow; an acute pain.
- overeducation — the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life.
- overspeculate — to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause).