12-letter words containing m, e, t, l, s
- class method — (programming) 1. A method that operates on a class object (an object of class "class"). A class method is really just an ordinary object method that happens to operate on class objects. A class method might, for example, return a list of objects representing the methods and attributes of the given class. 2. A static method.
- class system — a system in which social status is largely determined by the family into which a person is born
- cleistogamic — Alternative form of cleistogamous.
- clickstreams — Plural form of clickstream.
- climacterics — Plural form of climacteric.
- close combat — the act of fighting at close quarters
- close helmet — a completely closed helmet of the late 15th century and after, having a facial defense composed of a visor and beaver or of a visor, ventail, and beaver attached to a pivot on each side.
- closemouthed — not talking much; telling little; taciturn
- closet drama — drama suitable for reading rather than performing
- closing time — Closing time is the time when something such as a shop, library, or pub closes and people have to leave.
- clothes moth — any of various tineid moths, esp Tineola bisselliella, the larvae of which feed on wool or fur
- cluster bomb — A cluster bomb is a type of bomb which is dropped from an aircraft. It contains a large number of smaller bombs that spread out before they hit the ground.
- clytemnestra — the wife of Agamemnon, whom she killed on his return from the Trojan War
- collectivism — Collectivism is the political belief that a country's industries and services should be owned and controlled by the state or by all the people in a country. Socialism and communism are both forms of collectivism.
- colorimeters — Plural form of colorimeter.
- combustibles — Plural form of combustible.
- comfortables — Plural form of comfortable.
- commensality — eating together at the same table.
- commonalties — Plural form of commonalty.
- complections — Plural form of complection.
- completeness — complete
- complex salt — a salt that contains one or more complex ions
- complexities — The complexities of something are the many complicated factors involved in it.
- complicities — Plural form of complicity.
- comptrollers — Plural form of comptroller.
- compulsative — compulsory
- computerless — having no computer
- concealments — Plural form of concealment.
- consummately — to bring to a state of perfection; fulfill.
- contemplates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of contemplate.
- contumelious — rude in a contemptuous way; insulting and humiliating
- cosmetically — a powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc.
- cosmopolites — Plural form of cosmopolite.
- costume ball — a fancy dress ball
- crash helmet — A crash helmet is a helmet that motorcyclists wear in order to protect their heads if they have an accident.
- crystal meth — crystal methamphetamine, a concentrated and highly potent form of methamphetamine with dangerous side effects
- curtailments — Plural form of curtailment.
- customisable — Alternative spelling of customizable.
- customizable — to modify or build according to individual or personal specifications or preference: to customize an automobile.
- cyclostomate — having a round mouth
- damask steel — Damascus steel
- decentralism — A policy of favouring decentralization.
- declamations — Plural form of declamation.
- delegitimise — Alternative spelling of delegitimize.
- demilitarise — (British) alternative spelling of demilitarize.
- demolishment — to destroy or ruin (a building or other structure), especially on purpose; tear down; raze.
- demonologist — An expert in the study of demonology.
- demonstrable — A demonstrable fact or quality can be shown to be true or to exist.
- demonstrably — capable of being demonstrated or proved.
- desmoplastic — (pathology) That produces adhesions.