13-letter words containing i, m, p, a
- anisometropia — an imbalance in the power of the two eyes to refract light
- anisometropic — relating to anisometropia
- antepenultima — (poetry) The last syllable of a word except two; an antepenult.
- anti-monopoly — exclusive control of a commodity or service in a particular market, or a control that makes possible the manipulation of prices. Compare duopoly, oligopoly.
- anti-nepotism — patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics: She was accused of nepotism when she made her nephew an officer of the firm.
- anti-populism — (lowercase) any of various, often antiestablishment or anti-intellectual political movements or philosophies that offer unorthodox solutions or policies and appeal to the common person rather than according with traditional party or partisan ideologies.
- antiempirical — Going against what is empirically true.
- antisepticism — the treatment of sepsis using antiseptics
- antispasmodic — preventing or arresting spasms, esp in smooth muscle
- apicomplexans — Plural form of apicomplexan.
- apogeotropism — negative geotropism, as shown by plant stems
- apologeticism — An instance of the use of apologetics.
- apomictically — in an apomictic manner
- apophlegmatic — having the ability to remove phlegm
- apoplectiform — of or resembling apoplexy or stroke.
- apothegmatise — to speak in apothegms
- apparent time — Astronomy. local time measured by the hour angle of the sun.
- apportionment — the act of apportioning
- approximately — close to; around; roughly or in the region of
- approximating — Present participle of approximate.
- approximation — An approximation is a fact, object, or description which is similar to something else, but which is not exactly the same.
- approximative — (of a method, description, etc.) giving only an approximation to something.
- arithmophobia — the fear of numbers
- armor-plating — The armor-plating on a vehicle or building is the hard metal covering that is intended to protect it from gunfire and other missiles.
- assumptionist — Augustinian of the Assumption.
- asti spumante — a sweet, sparkling Italian white wine with a muscat flavor.
- atmospherical — pertaining to, existing in, or consisting of the atmosphere: atmospheric vapors.
- atomic weapon — a weapon in which energy is provided by nuclear fission
- autapomorphic — (biology) Describing any characteristic that has evolved in only a single species (or other taxon).
- baby primrose — a tender primrose, Primula forbesii, native to China and Burma, having white, hairy leaves and rose- or lilac-colored flowers with a yellow center.
- badminton cup — a long refreshing drink of claret with soda water and sugar
- balsam capivi — copaiba.
- basic plumage — the plumage assumed by an adult bird at its complete, usually annual, molt.
- beam splitter — a system that divides a beam of light, electrons, etc, into two or more paths
- biased sample — a statistical sample in which the items selected share some property which influences their distribution
- bigleaf maple — a tree, Acer macrophyllum, of western North America, having large, deeply lobed leaves and fragrant yellow flowers in drooping clusters.
- biocompatible — not rejected by the body
- bipartisanism — the quality of being bipartisan
- bomb disposal — Bomb disposal is the job of dealing with bombs which have not exploded, by taking out the fuse or by blowing them up in a controlled explosion.
- brinksmanship — the technique or practice of maneuvering a dangerous situation to the limits of tolerance or safety in order to secure the greatest advantage, especially by creating diplomatic crises.
- bromide paper — a type of photographic paper coated with an emulsion of silver bromide usually containing a small quantity of silver iodide
- built-up mast — a wooden mast formed of several shaped, longitudinal pieces joined together.
- caesaropapism — the theory that the state should have authority over the church in ecclesiastical matters; Erastianism
- callithumpian — relating to or resembling a callithump
- camp fire boy — a boy who is a member of the Campfire Boys and Girls. Compare Camp Fire Girl.
- camp-drafting — a competitive test, esp at an agricultural show, of horsemen's skill in drafting cattle
- campaign fund — money for a campaign, as of a political candidate, usually acquired through contributions by supporters.
- campaniliform — Alternative form of campaniform.
- campanologist — the principles or art of making bells, bell ringing, etc.
- camping chair — a chair which is suitable for use in temporary quarters, on holiday, etc, esp by being portable and easy to set up