10-letter words containing n, o, c
- contradict — If you contradict someone, you say that what they have just said is wrong, or suggest that it is wrong by saying something different.
- contraflow — A contraflow is a situation in which vehicles travelling on a main road in one direction have to use lanes that are normally used by traffic travelling in the opposite direction, because the road is being repaired.
- contrahent — entering into an agreement or contract
- contraltos — Plural form of contralto.
- contraplex — relating to the transmission of two messages in opposite directions simultaneously
- contrapose — to place in contraposition.
- contraprop — a contrapropeller
- contrarian — A contrarian is a person who deliberately behaves in a way that is different from the people around them.
- contraries — opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed: contrary to fact; contrary propositions.
- contrarily — in a perverse or obstinate manner
- contrasted — to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks.
- contravene — To contravene a law or rule means to do something that is forbidden by the law or rule.
- contrecoup — an injury, esp to the brain, that occurs at the opposite side of the body from that which was struck
- contribute — If you contribute to something, you say or do things to help to make it successful.
- contritely — caused by or showing sincere remorse.
- contrition — deeply felt remorse; penitence
- contrivers — Plural form of contriver.
- contriving — to plan with ingenuity; devise; invent: The author contrived a clever plot.
- controlled — held in check; curbed: poorly controlled anger.
- controller — A controller is a person who has responsibility for a particular organization or for a particular part of an organization.
- controvert — to deny, refute, or oppose (some argument or opinion)
- contusions — Plural form of contusion.
- conuenient — Obsolete spelling of convenient.
- conundrums — Plural form of conundrum.
- convalesce — If you are convalescing, you are resting and getting your health back after an illness or operation.
- convecting — Transport (heat or material) by convection.
- convection — Convection is the process by which heat travels through air, water, and other gases and liquids.
- convective — physics: transferring heat, etc.
- convectors — Plural form of convector.
- convenable — proper or correct in behaviour or conduct
- convenance — suitable behaviour; propriety
- convenient — If a way of doing something is convenient, it is easy, or very useful or suitable for a particular purpose.
- convention — A convention is a way of behaving that is considered to be correct or polite by most people in a society.
- conventual — of, belonging to, or characteristic of a convent
- convergent — (of two or more lines, paths, etc) moving towards or meeting at some common point
- converging — to tend to meet in a point or line; incline toward each other, as lines that are not parallel.
- conversant — If you are conversant with something, you are familiar with it and able to deal with it.
- conversate — to have a conversation; converse; talk.
- conversely — You say conversely to indicate that the situation you are about to describe is the opposite or reverse of the one you have just described.
- conversing — to talk informally with another or others; exchange views, opinions, etc., by talking.
- conversion — Conversion is the act or process of changing something into a different state or form.
- convertend — the proposition to be subjected to conversion
- converters — Plural form of converter.
- converting — Present participle of convert.
- convertion — Misspelling of conversion.
- convertite — a convert, esp a reformed prostitute
- convertors — Plural form of convertor.
- convexedly — convexly
- convexness — the state or quality of being convex
- conveyable — to carry, bring, or take from one place to another; transport; bear.