12-letter words containing o, s, i, e, t
- epanorthosis — (rhetoric) A rhetorical device or element in which a speaker or writer retracts a word that has been spoken and substitutes a stronger or more suitable word; often done for emphasis or sarcasm.
- epiglottises — Plural form of epiglottis.
- epiglottitis — (pathology) Inflammation of the epiglottis.
- episiotomies — Plural form of episiotomy.
- epistemology — The theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion.
- epistolarian — A writer of epistles.
- epitheliomas — Plural form of epithelioma.
- equalisation — Alternative spelling of equalization.
- equinoctials — Plural form of equinoctial.
- equisetiform — having the form of equisetum
- eradications — Plural form of eradication.
- escapologist — An entertainer specializing in escaping from the confinement of such things as ropes, handcuffs, and chains.
- eskimo-aleut — (designating or of) a family of languages including Aleut and the Eskimo languages
- esoterically — In an esoteric manner.
- etheostomine — relating to small freshwater fish in the genus Etheostoma
- ethnogenesis — The emergence of a distinct, recognizable, ethnic identity.
- ethnohistory — The branch of anthropology concerned with the history of peoples and cultures, especially non-Western ones.
- ethnologists — Plural form of ethnologist.
- ethnopoetics — A poetical, linguistic and anthropological movement dealing with poetry written by, or in the style of, indigenous peoples.
- ethosuximide — A particular anticonvulsant drug.
- etymologizes — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of etymologize.
- eulogistical — Alternative form of eulogistic.
- euphoniumist — Someone who plays the euphonium.
- eurocentrism — Alternative capitalization of Eurocentrism.
- eurosterling — sterling as part of a European holding
- evaporations — Plural form of evaporation.
- evisceration — A disemboweling; the removal of viscera.
- evolutionism — (countable) Any of several theories that explain the evolution of systems or organisms.
- evolutionist — A person who believes in the theories of evolution and natural selection.
- ex hypothesi — in accordance with or following from the hypothesis stated
- examinations — Plural form of examination.
- exasperation — A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.
- exceptionals — Plural form of exceptional.
- exclamations — Plural form of exclamation.
- exclusionist — Acting to shut out or bar someone from a place, group, or privilege.
- excoriations — Plural form of excoriation.
- excursionist — A person who goes on excursions; a traveller or tourist.
- executioners — Plural form of executioner.
- executorship — The office or position of an executor.
- exhortations — Plural form of exhortation.
- exobiologist — A biologist whose speciality is exobiology.
- exonerations — Plural form of exoneration.
- exopeptidase — any proteolytic enzyme, such as erepsin, that acts on the terminal bonds in a peptide chain
- expansionist — Of or pertaining to expansionism.
- expectations — Plural form of expectation.
- explanations — Plural form of explanation.
- explications — Plural form of explication.
- explorations — Plural form of exploration.
- expositional — Explained in clear terms, as in writing.
- expropriates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of expropriate.