14-letter words containing n, o, a, c, e, p
- lindelof space — a topological space having the property that every cover consisting of open sets has a subcover consisting of a countable number of subsets.
- linen cupboard — airing cupboard
- listed company — A listed company is a company whose shares are quoted on a stock exchange.
- livery company — a distinctive uniform, badge, or device formerly provided by someone of rank or title for his retainers, as in time of war.
- locker-lampson — Frederick (Frederick Locker) 1821–95, English poet.
- machine pistol — a fully automatic pistol; submachine gun.
- magnetic epoch — a geologically long period of time during which the magnetic field of the earth retains the same polarity. The magnetic field may reverse during such a period for a geologically short period of time (a magnetic event)
- magnetooptical — Having both magnetic and optical elements.
- magnetospheric — Of, pertaining to, or happening within the magnetosphere.
- map projection — a projecting or protruding part. Synonyms: overhang, protrusion, jut.
- mechanotherapy — curative treatment by mechanical means.
- mercaptopurine — a yellow, crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C 5 H 4 N 4 S, used in the treatment of leukemia.
- mesencephalons — Plural form of mesencephalon.
- metencephalons — Plural form of metencephalon.
- misacceptation — misinterpretation
- misperformance — a musical, dramatic, or other entertainment presented before an audience.
- money-purchase — relating to a pension scheme in which both employer and employee make contributions to a fund that is used to buy an annuity on retirement. The amount paid as a pension depends on the size of the fund
- monocarpellary — consisting of a single carpel.
- motion capture — a process by which a device can be used to capture patterns of live movement; the data is then transmitted to a computer, where simulation software displays it applied to a virtual actor
- myelencephalon — the posterior section of the hindbrain comprising the medulla oblongata.
- nicotine patch — plaster to quit smoking
- non-acceptance — the act of taking or receiving something offered.
- non-applicable — applying or capable of being applied; relevant; suitable; appropriate: an applicable rule; a solution that is applicable to the problem.
- non-compatible — capable of existing or living together in harmony: the most compatible married couple I know.
- non-compliance — failure or refusal to comply, as with a law, regulation, or term of a contract.
- non-conceptual — pertaining to concepts or to the forming of concepts.
- non-elliptical — pertaining to or having the form of an ellipse.
- non-reciprocal — given or felt by each toward the other; mutual: reciprocal respect.
- non-recoupable — to get back the equivalent of: to recoup one's losses by a lucky investment.
- nonappearances — Plural form of nonappearance.
- noncompensable — eligible for or subject to compensation, especially for a bodily injury.
- noncomplicated — (esp of a medical condition or procedure) not involving complications
- noncooperation — failure or refusal to cooperate.
- noncooperative — Not cooperative; uncooperative.
- nonparticulate — Not particulate.
- nonperformance — failure or neglect to perform.
- nonpredictable — Not predictable.
- nonprejudicial — causing prejudice or disadvantage; detrimental.
- nonprocreative — Not procreative.
- nonprovocative — Not provocative.
- nonspectacular — not spectacular
- nonspeculative — not speculative
- nonsuch palace — a former royal palace in Cuddington in London: built in 1538 for Henry VIII; later visited by Elizabeth I, James I, Charles I, and Charles II; demolished (1682–1702)
- nontherapeutic — of or relating to the treating or curing of disease; curative.
- nuclear option — the use of or power to use nuclear weapons
- nuclear weapon — an explosive device whose destructive potential derives from the release of energy that accompanies the splitting or combining of atomic nuclei.
- occipital bone — a curved, compound bone forming the back and part of the base of the skull.
- occupancy rate — The occupancy rate at a hotel is the number of available rooms that are occupied over a period of time.
- oceanographers — Plural form of oceanographer.
- omphalocentric — Overly introspective and inclined to navel-gazing.