13-letter words containing e, s, n, t
- contents page — the page in a book that shows the table of contents
- contestations — Plural form of contestation.
- context clash — (grammar) When a parser cannot tell which alternative production of a syntax applies by looking at the next input token ("lexeme"). For example, given syntax C -> A | b c A -> d | b e If you're parsing non-terminal C and the next token is 'b', you don't know whether it's the first or second alternative of C since they both can start with b. If a grammar can generate the same sentence in multiple different ways (with different parse tress) then it is ambiguous. An ambiguity must start with a context clash (but not all context clashes imply ambiguity). To see if a context clash is also a case of ambiguity you would need to follow the alternatives involved in each context clash to see if they can generate the same complete sequence of tokens.
- contextualise — to put (a linguistic element, an action, etc.) in a context, especially one that is characteristic or appropriate, as for purposes of study.
- contextualism — (in motion-picture criticism) the theory that all incidents in a film must be viewed in the social, political, and cultural context with which the film concerns itself and in which it was made.
- contextualist — (in motion-picture criticism) the theory that all incidents in a film must be viewed in the social, political, and cultural context with which the film concerns itself and in which it was made.
- contingencies — dependence on chance or on the fulfillment of a condition; uncertainty; fortuitousness: Nothing was left to contingency.
- continuatives — Plural form of continuative.
- continuedness — the state of being continued
- contour sheet — a bed sheet designed to fit snugly over a mattress or the like, often having elastic material to hold down the corners.
- contragestion — a form of contraception that can be used after fertilization of the ovum, preventing gestation
- contragestive — able to prevent gestation
- contrarieties — Plural form of contrariety.
- contrastively — tending to contrast; contrasting. contrastive colors.
- contraversial — Misspelling of controversial.
- contraversion — A turning to the opposite side; antistrophe.
- controllables — to exercise restraint or direction over; dominate; command: The car is difficult to control at high speeds. That zone is controlled by enemy troops.
- controversary — (obsolete) controversial.
- controversial — If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval.
- controversies — Plural form of controversy.
- controversion — (chiefly, archaic) controversy.
- controvertist — a controversialist
- convalescents — Plural form of convalescent.
- conventionist — a conventioneer
- conversations — Plural form of conversation.
- copartnership — a partnership or association between two equals, esp in a business enterprise
- copper-fasten — to make (a bargain or agreement) binding
- cordocentesis — the extraction of a sample of blood from the umbilical cord during pregnancy
- core strength — the strength of the underlying muscles of the torso, which help determine posture
- coreligionist — an adherent of the same religion as another
- coresidential — relating to joint residency
- corespondents — Plural form of corespondent.
- corporateness — the state of being a corporate body
- correspondent — A correspondent is a newspaper or television journalist, especially one who specializes in a particular type of news.
- cosignatories — Plural form of cosignatory.
- cost a bundle — If you say that something costs a bundle, or costs someone a bundle, you are emphasizing that it is expensive.
- costardmonger — a costermonger
- costermongers — Plural form of costermonger.
- coterminously — having the same border or covering the same area.
- cotes-du-nord — a department in NW France. 2787 sq. mi. (7220 sq. km). Capital: Saint-Brieuc.
- cotransporter — (biochemistry) An integral membrane protein that actively transports molecules by using the concentration gradient of one molecule or ion concentration to force the other molecule or ion against its gradient.
- counter shaft — A counter shaft is a shaft that runs parallel to the main shaft in a gearbox, and carries the pinion wheels.
- counter staff — people who work behind the counter of a bank, post office, etc
- counterblasts — Plural form of counterblast.
- counterchecks — Plural form of countercheck.
- counterclaims — Plural form of counterclaim.
- counteroffers — Plural form of counteroffer.
- counterorders — Plural form of counterorder.
- counterperson — a person who waits on customers from behind a counter, as in a cafeteria.
- counterpoints — Plural form of counterpoint.