11-letter words containing m, i, s, c, o, r
- modernistic — modern.
- monarchists — Plural form of monarchist.
- monergistic — the doctrine that the Holy Ghost acts independently of the human will in the work of regeneration. Compare synergism (def 3).
- monocracies — Plural form of monocracy.
- monogastric — (biology) Having a simple single-chambered stomach.
- multicourse — a direction or route taken or to be taken.
- multisource — Employing multiple sources.
- muscatorium — a flabellum or fan, esp the ceremonial fan carried before the pope
- music lover — sb who enjoys listening to music
- musk orchid — a small Eurasian orchid, Herminium monorchis, with dense spikes of musk-scented greenish-yellow flowers
- mycorrhizas — Plural form of mycorrhiza.
- myocarditis — inflammation of the myocardium.
- myonecrosis — Necrosis of muscle tissue.
- neuroticism — the state of having traits or symptoms characteristic of neurosis.
- nicol prism — one of a pair of prisms used to produce and analyze plane-polarized light in a polarizing microscope. Also called Nicol. Compare polarizer (def 1).
- nonorgasmic — not involving or resulting in orgasm, not able to orgasm
- nostradamic — of or pertaining to Nostradamus or resembling his work; prophetic
- oceanariums — Plural form of oceanarium.
- oscillogram — the record produced by the action of an oscillograph or oscilloscope.
- osteodermic — of or like an osteoderm
- pleochroism — the property of certain crystals of exhibiting different colors when viewed from different directions under transmitted light. Compare dichroism (def 1), trichroism.
- plyometrics — a system of exercise in which the muscles are repeatedly stretched and suddenly contracted
- polychroism — the ability of a crystal to absorb different wavelengths of light and thus to display multiple colours
- polycrotism — a polycrotic condition
- prime focus — the focal point of the objective lens or primary mirror of a telescope
- prison camp — a camp for the confinement of prisoners of war or political prisoners.
- prochronism — a chronological error in which a person, event, etc., is assigned a date earlier than the actual one; prolepsis.
- promiscuity — the state of being promiscuous.
- promiscuous — characterized by or involving indiscriminate mingling or association, especially having sexual relations with a number of partners on a casual basis.
- radiocesium — cesium 137.
- reactionism — of, pertaining to, marked by, or favoring reaction, especially extreme conservatism or rightism in politics; opposing political or social change.
- reaganomics — the economic policies put forth by the administration of President Ronald Reagan, especially as emphasizing supply-side theory.
- rollicksome — rollicking; frolicsome.
- romanticise — to make romantic; invest with a romantic character: Many people romanticize the role of an editor.
- romanticism — romantic spirit or tendency.
- romanticist — an adherent of romanticism in literature or art (contrasted with classicist).
- roots music — reggae, esp when regarded as authentic and uncommercialized
- rough music — (formerly) a loud cacophony created with tin pans, drums, etc, esp as a protest or demonstration of indignation outside someone's house
- sacculiform — (of plant parts, etc) shaped like a small sac
- sardonicism — characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering: a sardonic grin.
- scalariform — ladderlike.
- scalpriform — chisel-shaped, as the incisors of certain rodents.
- schorlomite — a mineral that is black in colour and belongs to the garnet group
- scrimshoner — a person who makes scrimshaw
- scriptorium — a room, as in a monastery, library, or other institution, where manuscripts are stored, read, or copied.
- scrumptious — very pleasing, especially to the senses; delectable; splendid: a scrumptious casserole; a scrumptious satin gown.
- shortcoming — a failure, defect, or deficiency in conduct, condition, thought, ability, etc.: a social shortcoming; a shortcoming of his philosophy.
- smoking car — smoker (def 2a).
- snickometer — a device, which uses sound waves recorded by the stump microphone, employed by TV commentators to determine whether or not a batsman has made contact with the ball
- sociometric — the measurement of attitudes of social acceptance or rejection through expressed preferences among members of a social grouping.