14-letter words containing e, q, l
- nonequilibrium — The condition of not being in equilibrium.
- nonequivalence — the state or fact of being equivalent; equality in value, force, significance, etc.
- oblique motion — the relative motion of two melodic parts in which one remains in place or moves relatively little while the other moves more actively.
- oblique stroke — (character) "/". Common names include: (forward) slash; stroke; ITU-T: slant; oblique stroke. Rare: diagonal; solidus; over; slak; virgule; INTERCAL: slat. Commonly used as the division operator in programming, and to separate the components in Unix pathnames, and hence also in URLs. Also used to delimit regular expressions in several languages.
- parquet circle — parterre (def 1).
- perez esquivel — Adolfo [uh-dol-foh;; Spanish ah-th awl-faw] /əˈdɒl foʊ;; Spanish ɑˈðɔl fɔ/ (Show IPA), born 1931, Argentine sculptor and human rights activist: Nobel prize 1980.
- polar equation — an equation in which the variables are polar coordinates.
- polar sequence — a series of stars in the vicinity of the N celestial pole whose accurately determined magnitudes serve as the standard for visual and photographic magnitudes of stars
- pre-delinquent — (of an account, tax, debt, etc.) past due; overdue.
- quadrilaterals — Plural form of quadrilateral.
- quadrisyllable — a word of four syllables.
- quadrupedalism — The condition of being a quadruped.
- quadruple time — a measure consisting of four beats or pulses with accent on the first and third.
- quadruplicated — Simple past tense and past participle of quadruplicate.
- quadruplicates — Plural form of quadruplicate.
- quality circle — a group of workers performing similar duties who meet periodically to discuss work-related problems, offer suggestions for improved production or product quality, etc.
- quality system — A quality system is a structure for managing the quality of the output of a manufacturer.
- quality-assure — to ensure the quality of: Measures are in place to quality-assure our data.
- quantitatively — that is or may be estimated by quantity.
- quaquaversally — in a quaquaversal manner
- quarter dollar — quarter (def 3).
- quarter hollow — a deep cove or cavetto.
- quarter nelson — a hold in which a wrestler, from a kneeling position beside an opponent, puts one hand on the opponent's head, passes the free arm under the far arm of the opponent, and locks the free arm to the other arm by clasping the wrist.
- quasi-complete — having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full: a complete set of Mark Twain's writings.
- quasi-medieval — of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or in the style of the Middle Ages: medieval architecture. Compare Middle Ages.
- quasi-particle — an object that is similar to a particle, but does not meet the full criteria of a particle
- quasi-personal — of, relating to, or coming as from a particular person; individual; private: a personal opinion.
- quasiessential — Almost essential.
- quasiparticles — Plural form of quasiparticle.
- queens problem — eight queens puzzle
- queensland nut — macadamia.
- querimoniously — in a querimonious manner
- query language — the instructions and procedures used to retrieve information from a database
- quetzalcoatlus — A large toothless pterosaur of the genus Quetzalcoatlus.
- quetzaltenango — a city in SW Guatemala: earthquake 1902.
- quicksilvering — the mercury on the back of a mirror
- quicksilverish — resembling quicksilver
- quincentennial — pertaining to or marking a period of 500 years.
- quinquagesimal — of, relating to, or consisting of a set of 50
- quinquefoliate — (of leaves) having or consisting of five leaflets
- quinquelingual — Written in five languages.
- quinquennially — Every five years.
- quintessential — of the pure and essential essence of something: the quintessential Jewish delicatessen.
- quintuplicated — Simple past tense and past participle of quintuplicate.
- quintuplicates — Plural form of quintuplicate.
- quitclaim deed — a deed that conveys to the grantee only such interests in property as the grantor may have, the grantee assuming responsibility for any claims brought against the property.
- quite a little — striking, outstanding
- quodlibetarian — a person who writes, discusses or engages in quodlibets
- relinquishment — to renounce or surrender (a possession, right, etc.): to relinquish the throne.
- required-cobol — A minimal subset of COBOL developed in 1961. It was later dropped entirely.