13-letter words containing i, t, s, c, o, l
- containerless — having no container
- contemplatist — a contemplator
- contentiously — tending to argument or strife; quarrelsome: a contentious crew.
- 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.
- contrastingly — to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks.
- contrastively — tending to contrast; contrasting. contrastive colors.
- contraversial — Misspelling of controversial.
- control stick — the lever by which a pilot controls the lateral and longitudinal movements of an aircraft
- controversial — If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval.
- convulsionist — a person who believes that major geological changes were caused by intense convulsions
- coreligionist — an adherent of the same religion as another
- coresidential — relating to joint residency
- corrosibility — corrodibility
- corticospinal — Of, or pertaining to, or connecting the cerebral cortex and the spinal cord.
- cosmeceutical — a cosmetic that has, or is claimed to have, pharmaceutical properties
- cosmetologist — a person skilled or trained in the use of cosmetics and beauty treatments
- cosmopolitans — Plural form of cosmopolitan.
- cosmopolitics — world politics
- cosmopolitism — The condition or character of a cosmopolite; disregard of national or local peculiarities and prejudices.
- cosmothetical — cosmothetic
- cost analysis — an economic evaluation
- costimulation — Alternative spelling of co-stimulation.
- costimulatory — Of or pertaining to co-stimulation.
- coterminously — having the same border or covering the same area.
- counterclaims — Plural form of counterclaim.
- crenellations — the battlements on a building
- criminologist — the study of crime and criminals: a branch of sociology.
- cross-fertile — capable of cross-fertilization or of being cross-fertilized
- cross-sterile — incapable of reproducing due to hybridization.
- cross-utilize — to make use of in an additional or different way.
- crosscut file — a file having two intersecting rows of teeth
- crossectional — Of, pertaining to, or being a cross section.
- cryobiologist — A biologist who specializes in cryobiology.
- cryptoclastic — (of minerals and rocks) composed of microscopic fragments
- crystalloidal — Relating to a crystalloid.
- cucking stool — stool in which suspected witches were tested
- culdocentesis — (medicine) A diagnostic procedure in which fluid from the rectouterine pouch is extracted, via the vagina, using a needle.
- curling stone — a large, heavy, ellipsoidal stone or a similar object made of iron, usually having one rough side and one smooth side with a hole in the center of each for screwing in a handle by which the stone is released, for use in the game of curling.
- curling tongs — a metal scissor-like device that is heated, so that strands of hair may be twined around it in order to form curls
- cushion plant — a type of low-growing plant having many closely spaced short upright shoots, typical of alpine and arctic habitats
- custom-tailor — to modify to fit a specific use or need; tailor-make.
- cyclosilicate — any silicate in which the SiO 4 tetrahedra are linked to form rings.
- cyclostrophic — pertaining to atmospheric motion in which the centripetal acceleration exactly balances the horizontal pressure force.
- cytochalasins — Plural form of cytochalasin.
- dactylozooids — Plural form of dactylozooid.
- declinometers — Plural form of declinometer.
- dentosurgical — relating to or used in both dentistry and surgery
- depoliticised — Simple past tense and past participle of depoliticise.