12-letter words containing e, n, f, o
- cuneiformist — a person who studies or deciphers cuneiform writing.
- cyberloafing — (informal) The use of computers by employees for purposes unrelated to work.
- dame fortune — the personification of fortune as a woman
- de profundis — out of the depths of misery or dejection
- deconflicted — Simple past tense and past participle of deconflict.
- defectionist — a person who is in favour of lapsing, backsliding, or defection
- definitional — the act of defining, or of making something definite, distinct, or clear: We need a better definition of her responsibilities.
- deflagration — Deflagration is an explosion in which the speed of burning is lower than the speed of sound in the surroundings.
- deflationary — A deflationary economic policy or measure is one that is intended to or likely to cause deflation.
- deflectional — of or relating to deflection
- deflocculant — a chemical added to slip to increase fluidity.
- deflowerment — The loss of a girl or woman's virginity.
- deformations — Plural form of deformation.
- defraudation — (obsolete) The act of defrauding; a taking by fraud.
- dental floss — Dental floss is a type of thread that is used to clean the gaps between your teeth.
- deny oneself — to do without desired things
- destined for — headed for; bound for
- dibenzofuran — an organic compound (C12H8O) composed of two benzene rings fused to a central furan ring
- disaffection — the absence or alienation of affection or goodwill; estrangement; disloyalty: Disaffection often leads to outright treason.
- disconfirmed — Simple past tense and past participle of disconfirm.
- disinfection — to cleanse (rooms, wounds, clothing, etc.) of infection; destroy disease germs in.
- dogleg fence — snake fence.
- dorsiflexion — flexion toward the back.
- doubtfulness — of uncertain outcome or result.
- draftsperson — a person employed in making mechanical drawings, especially in an architectural or engineering firm.
- dwarf cornel — the bunchberry.
- ease oneself — to urinate or defecate
- ebb and flow — tidal movement
- eco-friendly — environmentally safe
- edifications — Plural form of edification.
- effectuation — to bring about; effect.
- effemination — (of a man or boy) having traits, tastes, habits, etc., traditionally considered feminine, as softness or delicacy.
- effiguration — a detailed and elaborate description of something
- efflorescent — efflorescing; blossoming.
- efflorescing — Present participle of effloresce.
- effronteries — Plural form of effrontery.
- egg foo yong — a Chinese-American dish consisting of eggs beaten and cooked with bean sprouts, onions, minced pork or shrimp, etc.
- egg foo yung — a dish of a pancake-shaped omelet containing a mixture of chopped foods.
- electro-funk — a type of electronic music, originating in the 1980s, characterized by the use of synthesizers with a heavy rhythm and punctuated bass, often influenced by the genres of funk and hip-hop
- elfin forest — the zone of stunted wind-blown trees growing at high altitudes just above the timberline on tropical mountains
- elkhorn fern — a tropical fern with a large leaf like an elk's horn
- encoffinment — The preparation of the body of a deceased person and placement of it in a coffin, especially in a ceremonial or ritualistic manner.
- end effector — The end effector of an actuator is the part that comes into contact with the object being moved or controlled.
- end of steel — a point up to which railway tracks have been laid
- enforcements — Plural form of enforcement.
- exfiltration — (military) The process of exiting an area (usually behind enemy lines or in enemy territory).
- exsufflation — (obsolete) A blast from beneath.
- fabulousness — almost impossible to believe; incredible.
- face down/up — If someone or something is face down, their face or front points downwards. If they are face up, their face or front points upwards.
- factionalize — (especially of a political party or other organized group) split or divide into factions.