14-letter words containing m, o, i, r
- geometric mean — the mean of n positive numbers obtained by taking the n th root of the product of the numbers: The geometric mean of 6 and 24 is 12.
- geometric pace — a modern form of a Roman pace, a measure of length taken as 5 feet
- geometrization — the application of geometrical concepts to a different field
- geomorphogenic — relating to geomorphogeny
- gerontomorphic — relating to mature masculine characteristics
- glamourisation — Alternative spelling of glamorization.
- glamourization — Alternative form of glamorization.
- global warming — an increase in the earth's average atmospheric temperature that causes corresponding changes in climate and that may result from the greenhouse effect.
- good samaritan — a person who gratuitously gives help or sympathy to those in distress. Luke 10:30–37.
- good-time girl — a young woman whose chief concern is seeking pleasure and having fun
- granulomatosis — any disease characterized by the formation of numerous granulomas.
- gregorian mode — church mode.
- group dynamics — (used with a plural verb) the interactions that influence the attitudes and behavior of people when they are grouped with others through either choice or accidental circumstances.
- group marriage — (among primitive peoples) a form of marriage in which a group of males is united with a group of females to form a single conjugal unit.
- group medicine — the practice of medicine by a number of specialists working together in association
- gymslip mother — a girl of school age who has become a mother
- hampshire down — Also called Hants. a county in S England. 1460 sq. mi. (3780 sq. km).
- harmoniousness — The characteristic of being harmonious.
- harz mountains — mountain range in central Germany, extending from Lower Saxony to the Elbe River
- health tourism — tourist travel for the purpose of receiving medical treatment or improving health or fitness: The spiraling cost of healthcare has contributed to the growth of medical tourism. Also called health tourism.
- helicopter mom — a style of child rearing in which an overprotective mother or father discourages a child's independence by being too involved in the child's life: In typical helicopter parenting, a mother or father swoops in at any sign of challenge or discomfort.
- hemerocallises — Plural form of hemerocallis.
- hemoglobinuria — the presence of hemoglobin pigment in the urine.
- hermaphrodites — Plural form of hermaphrodite.
- hermaphroditic — an individual in which reproductive organs of both sexes are present. Compare pseudohermaphrodite.
- hermaphroditus — a son of Hermes and Aphrodite who merged with the nymph Salmacis to form one body
- hermit kingdom — Korea during the period, c1637–c1876, when it was cut off from contact with all countries except China.
- heteroaromatic — a heterocyclic aromatic compound.
- heterochronism — a change in the stage at which developmental processes take place relative to members of the same species
- heteromorphism — The quality or condition of existing in various forms.
- heteroromantic — Romantically attracted to those of the opposite gender.
- hierogrammatic — of or relating to a hierogram
- hiram woodruff — Hiram, 1817–67, Canadian driver, trainer, and breeder of harness-racing horses.
- histochemistry — the branch of science dealing with the chemical components of cellular and subcellular tissue.
- holter monitor — a portable electrocardiograph worn by a patient over an extended period of time to assess the effects on heart function of activities of daily living.
- holy matrimony — marriage
- home insurance — Home insurance is insurance coverage for your home, its contents, and your possessions.
- home ownership — the situation of owning one's house or flat, or of having a mortgage on it
- homeomorphisms — Plural form of homeomorphism.
- homeric simile — a simile developed over several lines of verse, especially one used in an epic poem.
- homework diary — a record of homework that has been set
- homomultimeric — (biochemistry) Describing a protein containing two or more identical polypeptide chains.
- horsehair worm — any long, slender worm of the phylum Nematomorpha, developing parasitically on insects and crustaceans, and free-living as adults in streams and ponds.
- hospital drama — a TV programme or series based on events in a hospital
- housing market — property trade
- humoristically — In a humoristic way.
- hydrodynamical — Hydrodynamic.
- hydromagnetics — magnetohydrodynamics.
- hydromechanics — hydrodynamics.
- hydropneumatic — relating to both liquid and gas substances