14-letter words containing n, t, y
- anticonformity — action in accord with prevailing social standards, attitudes, practices, etc.
- anticyclolysis — the weakening or extinction of an anticyclone.
- antidromically — in an antidromic manner
- antilymphocyte — (immunology, of an antibody) That acts against lymphocytes.
- antiphonically — in an antiphonal or antiphonic manner
- antipsychiatry — an approach to mental disorders that makes use of concepts derived from existentialism, psychoanalysis, and sociological theory
- antipsychotics — Plural form of antipsychotic.
- antiregulatory — opposed to regulation
- antiseptically — with the aid of antiseptics.
- antisyphilitic — acting against syphilis
- antitechnology — opposed to technology or the use of technological devices
- antithetically — in an antithetical way
- antiuniversity — a group or institution which disregards the established traditions or practices of university education
- anxiety attack — a sudden onset of extreme distress and agitation
- anxiety-attack — an intense attack of anxiety characterized by feelings of impending doom and trembling, sweating, pounding heart, and other physical symptoms.
- any occupation — Any occupation insurance covers a person if they cannot work under any circumstances, in any occupation, following an accident, injury, or disability.
- appendicectomy — surgical removal of any appendage, esp the vermiform appendix
- appleton layer — the F region of the ionosphere
- arachnodactyly — A condition in which the fingers and hands are abnormally long and slender.
- arctic monkeys — British rock group (formed 2002): comprising Alex Turner (born 1986; vocals, guitar), Jamie Cook (born 1985, guitar), Matt Helders (born 1986, drums, vocals) and Nick O'Malley (born 1985, bass guitar); their albums include Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not (2006), Favourite Worst Nightmare (2007), and AM (2013)
- assembly plant — An assembly plant is a factory where large items such as cars are put together, usually using parts which have been made in other factories.
- assembly point — a designated place where people have been told to wait after evacuating a building in the event of a fire or other emergency
- asseveratingly — in an asseverating or affirming manner
- assisted dying — the suicide of a person afflicted by an incurable disease, using a lethal dose of drugs provided by a physician for this purpose
- astronomically — of, relating to, or connected with astronomy.
- asynchronicity — (uncountable) The state of being asynchronous.
- asynchronistic — Not synchronistic.
- at one's mercy — compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence: Have mercy on the poor sinner.
- auditory canal — the narrow passageway from the outer ear to the eardrum.
- auditory nerve — either of the eighth pair of cranial nerves, which connect the ear with the brain and carry impulses relating to sound and balance
- augmentatively — In an augmentative fashion.
- auxiliary note — a nonharmonic note occurring between two harmonic notes
- auxiliary tone — a melodic ornamental tone following a principal tone by a step above or below and returning to the principal tone; embellishment.
- azidothymidine — an antiretroviral drug used to treat HIV/AIDS
- baby-battering — the physical abuse of a baby or young child
- base community — (especially in South America) a group of people taking part in religious devotions and Bible study, who seek to apply this in their socioeconomic and political situation.
- basic industry — an industry which is highly important in a nation's economy
- basque country — Theregion comprising three provinces in N Spain, on the Bay of Biscay, inhabited by Basques: 2,803 sq mi (7,260 sq km); pop. 2,104,000
- bathing beauty — an attractive girl in a swimming costume
- bayonet charge — a charge by riflemen with fixed bayonets
- bayonet socket — a socket for a bayonet fitting
- beauty contest — A beauty contest is a competition in which young women are judged to decide which one is the most beautiful.
- beauty pageant — A beauty pageant is the same as a beauty contest.
- belaying cleat — a cleat used for belaying
- benzyl acetate — a colorless liquid, C 9 H 10 O 2 , having a flowerlike odor: used chiefly for flavoring tobacco and in soaps and cosmetics.
- bertrand meyer — The author of the Eiffel Language and many articles on object-oriented software techniques.
- betray oneself — to reveal one's true character, intentions, etc
- beyond a doubt — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- beyond dispute — not open to dispute or question; settled
- bight of bonny — a wide bay at the E end of the Gulf of Guinea off the coasts of Nigeria and Cameroon