12-letter words containing n, o, r, d, i, c
- misconstrued — Simple past tense and past participle of misconstrue.
- misdirection — a wrong or incorrect direction, guidance, or instruction.
- mitochondria — an organelle in the cytoplasm of cells that functions in energy production.
- mockingbirds — Plural form of mockingbird.
- mockingboard — (hardware) A sound and speech board for the Apple II computer, on sale in 1978. See also zxnrbl.
- monochloride — a chloride containing one atom of chlorine with one atom of another element or a group.
- monodramatic — Relating to a monodrama.
- monorchidism — a prenatal or postnatal condition in which one testis is absent or has not descended into the scrotum.
- morris dance — a rural folk dance of north English origin, performed in costume traditionally by men who originally represented characters of the Robin Hood legend, especially in May Day festivities.
- nitric oxide — a colorless, slightly water-soluble gas, NO, formed by the action of dilute nitric acid on copper, and by the direct combination of atmospheric oxygen and nitrogen at the high temperatures of an electric arc: an intermediate in the manufacture of nitric acid.
- nitrous acid — an acid, HNO 2 , known only in solution.
- non-credible — capable of being believed; believable: a credible statement.
- noncircadian — Not circadian.
- noncorroding — That cannot be corroded.
- nondescripts — Plural form of nondescript.
- nondirective — Not directive.
- nonproducing — that does not produce
- nonresidence — (uncountable) The state or condition of being nonresident.
- nordic skier — a person who practises cross-country racing and ski-jumping
- notice board — bulletin board for displaying public messages
- noticeboards — Plural form of noticeboard.
- open verdict — law: coroner's jury finding
- orchidomania — an obsession with or passion for orchids
- organic mode — (programming) A term used by COCOMO to describe a project that is developed in a familiar, stable environment. The product is similar to previously developed products. Most people connected with the project have extensive experience in working with related systems and have a thorough understanding of the project. The project contains a minimum of innovative data processing architectures or algorithms. The product requires little innovation and is relatively small, rarely greater than 50,000 DSIs.
- orthodontics — the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth, as by means of braces.
- orthovanadic — relating to orthovanadates
- overclouding — Present participle of overcloud.
- overcrowding — Fill (accommodations or a space) beyond what is usual or comfortable.
- overdiscount — to discount excessively
- overinclined — extremely or excessively inclined (to)
- pentacrinoid — a larval crinoid resembling members of the genus Pentacrinus
- periodontics — the branch of dentistry dealing with the study and treatment of diseases of the periodontium.
- pindaric ode — an ode consisting of several units, each of which is composed of a strophe and an antistrophe of identical form followed by a contrasting epode.
- pointed arch — an arch having a pointed apex.
- pre-discount — to deduct a certain amount from (a bill, charge, etc.): All bills that are paid promptly will be discounted at two percent.
- preconceived — to form a conception or opinion of beforehand, as before seeing evidence or as a result of previously held prejudice.
- precondition — something that must come before or is necessary to a subsequent result; condition: a precondition for a promotion.
- predilection — a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference: a predilection for Bach.
- predominance — the state, condition, or quality of being predominant: the predominance of the rich over the poor.
- preinduction — occurring before an induction
- preordinance — an authoritative rule or law; a decree or command.
- privatdocent — (in German and certain other universities) a private teacher or lecturer recognized by the university but receiving no compensation from it, being remunerated by fees.
- proboscidean — pertaining to or resembling a proboscis.
- product line — all of the products carried by a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer.
- productional — the act of producing; creation; manufacture.
- propanedioic — malonic.
- protoduction — (jargon) A prototype that ends up in a production environment.
- provincewide — covering or available to the whole of a province
- punditocracy — influential media pundits collectively.
- quadraphonic — of, noting, or pertaining to the recording and reproduction of sound over four separate transmission or direct reproduction channels instead of the customary two of the stereo system: a quadraphonic recording.