9-letter words containing m, e, c
- duodecimo — Also called twelvemo. a book size of about 5 × 7½ inches (13 × 19 cm), determined by printing on sheets folded to form 12 leaves or 24 pages. Symbol: 12 mo, 12°.
- dutch elm — a widely planted hybrid elm tree, Ulmus hollandica, with spreading branches and a short trunk
- ecce homo — Art. a painting, statue, or other representation of Christ crowned with thorns.
- eckermann — Johann Peter [yoh-hahn pey-tuh r] /ˈyoʊ hɑn ˈpeɪ tər/ (Show IPA), 1792–1854, German writer and literary assistant to Goethe.
- eclampsia — a form of toxemia of pregnancy, characterized by albuminuria, hypertension, and convulsions.
- eclamptic — Of or pertaining to eclampsia.
- ecologism — An ideology focusing on ecology and the environment.
- ecommerce — business that is transacted by transferring data electronically, especially over the Internet.
- economick — Obsolete form of economic.
- economics — (used with a singular verb) the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind.
- economies — Plural form of economy.
- economise — to practice economy; avoid waste or extravagance.
- economism — the theory or practice of assigning primary importance to the economy or to economic achievement.
- economist — a specialist in economics.
- economize — to practice economy; avoid waste or extravagance.
- ecosystem — a system, or a group of interconnected elements, formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment.
- ecphoneme — (obsolete) A symbol, !, comprising a vertical line and a dot below, signifying the end of a sentence that is an exclamation.
- ectomeres — Plural form of ectomere.
- ectomeric — Of, or relating to an ectomere- any of the blastomeres from which the ectoderm forms.
- ectomorph — a person of the ectomorphic type.
- ectoplasm — Biology. the outer portion of the cytoplasm of a cell. Compare endoplasm.
- ectotherm — a cold-blooded animal.
- ectropium — Ectropion.
- ecumenics — the study of the Christian church in its aspect as a worldwide Christian community.
- ecumenism — ecumenical doctrines and practices, especially as manifested in the ecumenical movement.
- ecumenist — ecumenical doctrines and practices, especially as manifested in the ecumenical movement.
- educement — the action of educing
- edumacate — (humorous) deliberate misspelling of educate.
- egg cream — a cold beverage made with milk, flavoring syrup, and soda water.
- egomaniac — A person obsessed with their own (supposed) importance.
- egonomics — The act or practice of self-management.
- ejectment — The action or process of evicting a tenant from property.
- emaciated — Abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.
- emaciates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of emaciate.
- emaculate — (obsolete) To clear from spots or stains, or from any imperfection.
- emboscata — a sudden attack or raid
- embraceor — a person guilty of embracery
- embracery — the offence of attempting by corrupt means to influence a jury or juror, as by bribery or threats
- embracing — Present participle of embrace.
- embracive — (archaic) Disposed to embrace; fond of caressing.
- embrocate — (medicine, transitive) To moisten and rub (a diseased part) with a liquid substance, as with spirit, oil, etc., by means of a cloth or sponge.
- embryonic — Of or relating to an embryo.
- embryotic — Embryonic.
- emergence — The process of coming into view or becoming exposed after being concealed.
- emergency — A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
- emergetic — Relating to emergy.
- emication — the act of shining or sparkling
- eminences — Plural form of eminence.
- emittance — The quantity emitted (per unit area).
- emoticons — Plural form of emoticon.