12-letter words containing m, o, t, l, a, n
- mental block — inability to recall
- meroplankton — a floating mass of eggs and larvae of organisms that are nektonic or benthic in their adult stage; temporary plankton.
- mesoplankton — plankton that live at middle depths.
- metabolising — Present participle of metabolise.
- metabolizing — Present participle of metabolize.
- metallogenic — relating to metallogeny
- metallophone — any musical instrument consisting of a graduated series of metal bars that may either be struck by hammers operated manually or played with a keyboard.
- metalorganic — (chemistry) organometallic.
- metalworking — the act or technique of making metal objects.
- methaqualone — a nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotic substance, C 1 6 H 1 4 N 2 O, used to induce sleep: also widely used as an illicit drug.
- metronomical — a mechanical or electrical instrument that makes repeated clicking sounds at an adjustable pace, used for marking rhythm, especially in practicing music.
- metropolitan — of, noting, or characteristic of a metropolis or its inhabitants, especially in culture, sophistication, or in accepting and combining a wide variety of people, ideas, etc.
- microanalyst — One who carries out microanalysis.
- microtonally — In a microtonal manner.
- militiawoman — A female member of a militia.
- militiawomen — Plural form of militiawoman.
- mineralogist — the science or study of minerals.
- minor planet — asteroid (def 1).
- mirror plant — a shrub, Coprosma repens, of the madder family, native to New Zealand and cultivated in warm regions, having glossy, often variegated leaves.
- misallotment — improper or wrong allotment
- misconstrual — A misinterpretation of the meaning of something.
- mobilisation — The act of mobilising.
- mobilization — to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service.
- modern latin — the Latin that has come into use since about 1500, chiefly in scientific literature
- monastically — In a monastic manner.
- monkey trial — John Thomas, 1901–70, U.S. high-school teacher whose teaching of the Darwinian theory of evolution became a cause célèbre (Scopes Trial or Monkey Trial) in 1925.
- monocultural — the use of land for growing only one type of crop.
- monofilament — Also, monofil [mon-uh-fil] /ˈmɒn əˌfɪl/ (Show IPA). a single, generally large filament of synthetic fiber. Compare multifilament (def 2).
- monometallic — of or using one metal.
- monopetalous — gamopetalous.
- monothalamic — having a sole cavity or compartment
- monumentally — resembling a monument; massive or imposing.
- moralisation — Standard spelling of moralization.
- moralization — to reflect on or express opinions about something in terms of right and wrong, especially in a self-righteous or tiresome way.
- motivational — the act or an instance of motivating, or providing with a reason to act in a certain way: I don't understand what her motivation was for quitting her job. Synonyms: motive, inspiration, inducement, cause, impetus.
- motoneuronal — of or pertaining to a motoneuron
- motor launch — a small naval vessel that chases submarines, etc
- mount carmel — a mountain ridge in NW Israel, extending from the Samarian Hills to the Mediterranean. Highest point: about 540 m (1800 ft)
- mountainlike — Resembling a mountain or some aspect of one.
- multimegaton — (of a nuclear weapon) having several megatons of explosive power
- multinodular — of, relating to, or characterized by nodules.
- multinomials — Plural form of multinomial.
- multinominal — having several or many names.
- mutationally — In a mutational manner.
- myclobutanil — A triazole fungicide that works by inhibiting ergosterol biosynthesis.
- myofilaments — Plural form of myofilament.
- nanomaterial — A material having particles or constituents of nanoscale dimensions, or one that is produced by nanotechnology.
- nationalisms — Plural form of nationalism.
- nematologist — One who studies nematology.
- neoplatonism — a philosophical system, originated in the 3rd century a.d. by Plotinus, founded chiefly on Platonic doctrine and Eastern mysticism, with later influences from Christianity. It holds that all existence consists of emanations from the One with whom the soul may be reunited.