12-letter words containing g, i, a, t, o, n
- gordian knot — pertaining to Gordius, ancient king of Phrygia, who tied a knot (the Gordian knot) that, according to prophecy, was to be undone only by the person who was to rule Asia, and that was cut, rather than untied, by Alexander the Great.
- gradeflation — grade inflation.
- grain growth — a tendency of certain grains to grow and absorb others when heated under certain conditions.
- gramophonist — a person who uses a gramophone
- gran turismo — (of an automobile) certified as conforming to the specifications, as fuel capacity and engine displacement, for a class of standard automobiles (Gran Turismo) qualified to engage in various types of competitions. Abbreviation: GTO.
- granodiorite — a coarse-grained acid igneous rock containing almost twice as much plagioclase as orthoclase: intermediate in composition between granite and diorite
- granulations — Plural form of granulation.
- granulocytic — Of, or pertaining to, granulocytes.
- gratulations — a feeling of joy.
- grayanotoxin — a toxin found in the nectar of some species of rhododendron and other plants of the family Ericaceae and in food made from their nectar, as unpasteurized honey, poisonous to humans and animals.
- groin strain — damage to the groin area caused by overexertion, esp suffered by a sports player
- gut reaction — instinctive response
- gynecomastia — abnormal enlargement of the breast in a male.
- gyromagnetic — of or relating to the magnetic properties of a rotating charged particle.
- halogenating — Present participle of halogenate.
- halogenation — (chemistry) The reaction of a halogen with something, especially the replacement of a hydrogen atom of an organic compound with a halogen one.
- hanging post — a post from which a door, gate, etc., is hung.
- haptoglobins — Plural form of haptoglobin.
- hemangiomata — See under angioma.
- herring boat — a fishing boat that specializes in catching herring
- high treason — treason against the sovereign or state.
- hold against — resent sb for sth
- holding tank — a tank for the temporary storage of a substance.
- home staging — the professional service of preparing homes for sale in such a way as to appeal to potential buyers and generate higher selling prices: Realtors who encourage sellers to invest in home staging are reporting substantial monetary returns—for both themselves and their clients.
- homesteading — a dwelling with its land and buildings, occupied by the owner as a home and exempted by a homestead law from seizure or sale for debt.
- homologation — to approve; confirm or ratify.
- hot swapping — (hardware) The connection and disconnection of peripherals or other components without interrupting system operation. This facility may have design implications for both hardware and software.
- hovering act — an act forbidding or restricting the loitering of foreign or domestic vessels within the prescribed limits of a coastal nation.
- iatrogenesis — (medicine) Any adverse effect (or complication) resulting from medical treatment.
- ignorantness — The state or quality of being ignorant; ignorance.
- immigrations — Plural form of immigration.
- implantology — the branch of dentistry dealing with the permanent implantation or attachment of artificial teeth in the jaw.
- impregnation — to make pregnant; get with child or young.
- in good part — a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
- in regard to — to look upon or think of with a particular feeling: to regard a person with favor.
- in-migration — to move or settle into a different part of one's country or home territory.
- inauguration — an act or ceremony of inaugurating.
- inauguratory — Inaugural; being the first instance.
- incogitative — Not cogitative; lacking the power of thought.
- indignations — Plural form of indignation.
- ingemination — Repetition; reduplication; reiteration.
- ingratiation — to establish (oneself or someone else) in the favor or good graces of someone, especially by deliberate effort (usually followed by with): He ingratiated himself with all the guests. She ingratiated her colleagues with her well-researched project proposal.
- inosculating — Present participle of inosculate.
- instigations — Plural form of instigation.
- integrations — Plural form of integration.
- interrobangs — Plural form of interrobang.
- interrogable — capable of being interrogated
- interrogated — to ask questions of (a person), sometimes to seek answers or information that the person questioned considers personal or secret.
- interrogatee — Someone who undergoes an interrogation.
- interrogates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of interrogate.