12-letter words containing n, q, a
- quantum jump — Physics. an abrupt transition of a system described by quantum mechanics from one of its discrete states to another, as the fall of an electron in an atom to an orbit of lower energy.
- quantum leap — Physics. an abrupt transition of a system described by quantum mechanics from one of its discrete states to another, as the fall of an electron in an atom to an orbit of lower energy.
- quarantining — a strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease.
- quarter bend — a 90° bend, as in a plumbing pipe.
- quarter note — a note equivalent to one fourth of a whole note; a crotchet.
- quarter tone — an interval equivalent to half of a semitone.
- quarter turn — 90-degree rotation
- quarterfinal — of or relating to the contest or round preceding the semifinal one.
- quasi-normal — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
- quasineutral — not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute or war between others: a neutral nation during World War II.
- quaternities — Plural form of quaternity.
- quattrocento — the 15th century, used in reference to the Italian art and literature of that time.
- queen's ware — a hard, cream-colored earthenware, perfected c1765 by Wedgwood.
- queenslander — a native or inhabitant of Queensland
- question tag — interrogative ending to a sentence
- questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- quick-acting — (of a drug, chemical, etc) taking effect quickly
- quinacridone — Any of a group of synthetic organic compounds whose molecules contain three benzene and two pyridine rings arranged alternately. They include a number of red to violet pigments.
- quinalizarin — a red, crystalline organic compound, C 14 H 8 O 6 , used to dye cotton.
- quinceaneras — Plural form of quinceanera.
- quindecagons — Plural form of quindecagon.
- quindecaplet — a group of 15
- quinquenniad — a period of five years, quinquennium
- quinquennial — of or lasting for five years.
- quintana roo — a sparsely populated state in SE Mexico, on the E Yucatán peninsula. 19,435 sq. mi. (50,335 sq. km). Capital: Chetumal.
- quitclaiming — Present participle of quitclaim.
- quo warranto — (formerly, in England) a writ calling upon a person to show by what authority he or she claims an office, franchise, or liberty.
- quotableness — the condition or quality of being quotable
- reacquainted — to make more or less familiar, aware, or conversant (usually followed by with): to acquaint the mayor with our plan.
- sequentially — characterized by regular sequence of parts.
- sine qua non — an indispensable condition; requisite.
- snatch squad — a squad of soldiers or police trained to deal with demonstrations by picking out and arresting the alleged ringleaders
- square dance — hoedown, barn dance
- square piano — a piano with a rectangular, horizontal body.
- square-dance — to perform or participate in a square dance.
- squared ring — boxing ring.
- squarishness — the condition or quality of being somewhat square
- tag question — Also called tag. a short interrogative structure appended to a statement or command, as isn't it in It's raining, isn't it?, are you in You're not going, are you?, or German nicht wahr.
- tranquilizer — a person or thing that tranquilizes.
- tranquillity — quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity.
- tranquillize — To tranquillize a person or an animal means to make them become calm, sleepy, or unconscious by means of a drug.
- ubiquitarian — of or relating to the doctrine, especially as advocated by Luther, that the body of Christ is omnipresent and therefore exists in the Eucharistic bread.
- unacquainted — having personal knowledge as a result of study, experience, etc.; informed (usually followed by with): to be acquainted with law.
- unacquirable — to come into possession or ownership of; get as one's own: to acquire property.
- unequivalent — equal in value, measure, force, effect, significance, etc.: His silence is equivalent to an admission of guilt.
- unliquidated — to settle or pay (a debt): to liquidate a claim.
- unloquacious — talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous: a loquacious dinner guest.
- unnilquadium — rutherfordium.
- unquantified — to determine, indicate, or express the quantity of.