12-letter words containing i, m, p, a
- compulsative — compulsory
- compurgation — (formerly) a method of trial whereby a defendant might be acquitted if a sufficient number of persons swore to his innocence
- computations — Plural form of computation.
- copy machine — A copy machine is the same as a copier.
- corporealism — materialism
- cosmographic — Of or pertaining to cosmography.
- cosmoplastic — forming the universe or the world
- cosmopolitan — A cosmopolitan place or society is full of people from many different countries and cultures.
- coup de main — an attack that achieves complete surprise
- craftmanship — Alternative form of craftsmanship.
- cryptogamian — of or relating to cryptogams
- cryptogamist — a botanist specializing in the study of cryptogams
- cryptomerias — Plural form of cryptomeria.
- cryptomnesia — the reappearance of a suppressed or forgotten memory which is mistaken for a new experience
- cuprammonium — an ion of copper oxide used (in solution) in the manufacture of rayon and other man-made fibres
- de-emphasize — to remove emphasis from
- deemphasized — Simple past tense and past participle of deemphasize.
- deemphasizes — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of deemphasize.
- demographics — data resulting from the science of demography; population statistics
- demographies — the science of vital and social statistics, as of the births, deaths, diseases, marriages, etc., of populations.
- dermaplaning — a cosmetic treatment, often used to treat acne scars, in which surface irregularities are surgically scraped to give the skin a smoother appearance
- dermographia — dermatographia.
- dermographic — dermatographia.
- desmoplastic — (pathology) That produces adhesions.
- diastrophism — the process of movement and deformation of the earth's crust that gives rise to large-scale features such as continents, ocean basins, and mountains
- die stamping — the production of words or decoration on a surface by using a steel die so that the printed images stand in relief
- diet pyramid — food pyramid (def 2).
- diploma mill — an academic institution with low standards that awards many degrees
- diplomatical — Obsolete form of diplomatic.
- diplomatists — Plural form of diplomatist.
- dipsomaniacs — Plural form of dipsomaniac.
- dipyridamole — a yellow crystalline powder, C 24 H 40 N 8 O 4 , used prophylactically for angina pectoris and in combination with other drugs to reduce thrombus formation.
- dismal swamp — a swamp in SE Virginia and NE North Carolina. About 30 miles (48 km) long; about 600 sq. mi. (1500 sq. km).
- disopyramide — a substance, C 21 H 29 N 3 O, used in its phosphate form in the symptomatic and prophylactic treatment of certain cardiac arrhythmias.
- displacement — the act of displacing.
- distemperate — (obsolete) immoderate.
- dolphinarium — An aquarium in which dolphins are kept and trained for public entertainment.
- domino paper — a marbleized or figured decorative paper, used for wallpaper, end papers, etc., printed from wood blocks and colored by hand.
- dopaminergic — activated by or sensitive to dopamine.
- drapetomania — (dated) an overwhelming urge to run away (from home, a bad situation, responsibility, etc.).
- dyslipidemia — (medicine) an inbalance of lipids (especially cholesterol) in the blood; hypercholesterolemia.
- dystopianism — a society characterized by human misery, as squalor, oppression, disease, and overcrowding.
- egyptian mau — a breed of medium-sized cat with a spotted coat of medium length
- ekman spiral — a complex interaction on the surface of the sea between wind, rotation of the earth, and friction forces, discovered by Vagn Walfrid Ekman
- emancipating — Present participle of emancipate.
- emancipation — The fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions; liberation.
- emancipators — Plural form of emancipator.
- emancipatory — Of or pertaining to emancipation or to an emancipator.
- emancipatrix — A woman, girl, or any other entity treated as female who emancipates; a female emancipator.
- empassionate — intensely affected