12-letter words containing n, o, c, t, i
- monostichous — (of parts) forming one row
- monostrophic — consisting of stanzas or strophes all having the same metrical structure.
- monosynaptic — having or relating to a sole synapse
- monothalamic — having a sole cavity or compartment
- monotheistic — pertaining to, characterized by, or adhering to monotheism, the doctrine that there is only one God: a monotheistic religion.
- monothematic — having a single theme.
- monotonicity — (mathematics, physics) The state of being monotonic.
- monotrichate — (of bacteria) having a single flagellum at one pole.
- monotrichous — (of bacteria) having a single flagellum at one pole.
- monte bianco — Mon·te [mawn-te] /ˈmɔn tɛ/ (Show IPA). Italian name of Mont Blanc.
- monte cristo — a sandwich containing slices of ham, chicken, and Swiss cheese, dipped in beaten egg and fried until brown.
- monticellite — a mineral, silicate of magnesium and calcium, CaMgSiO 4 , belonging to the olivine group and often occurring in contact metamorphosed limestones.
- moonstricken — Moonstruck.
- morning coat — a man's cutaway for wear as part of morning dress.
- motor racing — sport: competing in fast cars
- motorcycling — Present participle of motorcycle.
- mountain cat — any of various wild feline mammals, such as the bobcat, lynx, or puma
- mucoproteins — Plural form of mucoprotein.
- multipotency — (cytology, developmental biology) The ability of a progenitor cell to develop into a limited number of cell types.
- myclobutanil — A triazole fungicide that works by inhibiting ergosterol biosynthesis.
- mycoproteins — Plural form of mycoprotein.
- nanoparticle — a microscopic particle of matter that is measured on the nanoscale, usually one that measures less than 100 nanometers.
- narcotically — In a narcotic manner.
- narcotraffic — Traffic in narcotics.
- natchitoches — a city in NW Louisiana.
- naturopathic — (alternative medicine) Of or pertaining to naturopathy or to naturopaths.
- nazification — to place under Nazi control or influence.
- neo-catholic — of or relating to those Anglicans who avowedly prefer the doctrines, rituals, etc., of the Roman Catholic Church to those of the Anglican communion.
- neoanthropic — neanthropic.
- neorealistic — Of or pertaining to neorealism.
- neotectonics — the study of geologically recent movements of the earth's crust and measurement of its local effects in order to develop techniques for predicting earthquakes.
- nephropathic — characterized by or relating to nephropathy
- nepotistical — Nepotistic.
- nesosilicate — any silicate, as olivine, in which the SiO 4 tetrahedra are not interlinked.
- neurectomies — Plural form of neurectomy.
- neurochemist — A researcher or other professional in the field of neurochemistry.
- neurogenetic — (medicine) Of or pertaining to neurogenetics, the study of the genetic basis of nerve and brain function.
- neuroleptics — Plural form of neuroleptic.
- neuroplastic — Of or pertaining to neuroplasticity.
- neurotically — of, relating to, or characteristic of neurosis.
- neurotrophic — of or relating to the effect of nerves on the nutritive processes.
- neurotypical — relating to or showing typical neurological behavior and development: She has one dyslexic and one neurotypical child.
- neutrophilic — (of a cell or its contents) readily stained only by neutral dyes.
- neutrosophic — Neutrosophy
- new politics — politics concerned more with grass-roots participation in the political process than with party loyalty or affiliation: identified especially with the candidacies of Senators Eugene McCarthy and George McGovern.
- nick of time — moment before sth is too late
- nicotinamide — a colorless, crystalline, water-soluble solid, C 6 H 6 N 2 O, the amide of nicotinic acid, and a component of the vitamin-B complex, found in meat, liver, fish, whole wheat, and eggs: used in medicine chiefly as an agent for preventing or treating human pellagra or animal black tongue.
- nidification — to build a nest.
- night office — the office for matins.
- night school — a school held in the evening, especially for working adults and others who are unable to attend school during the day.