8-letter words containing o
- acrosome — a cap-like structure on the tip of a spermatozoon that releases enzymes on encountering the ovum allowing fusion with the ovum in the sexual reproductive process; this part of the process is known as the acrosome reaction
- acrostic — a number of lines of writing, such as a poem, certain letters of which form a word, proverb, etc. A single acrostic is formed by the initial letters of the lines, a double acrostic by the initial and final letters, and a triple acrostic by the initial, middle, and final letters
- acrotism — an absence of pulse
- act upon — anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance: a heroic act.
- actinoid — having a radiate form, as a sea anemone or starfish
- actional — Of, pertaining to, or depicting action, especially physical action.
- actioned — Simple past tense and past participle of action.
- actioner — a film with a fast-moving plot, usually containing scenes of violence
- actoress — Alternative form of actress.
- actorish — of, relating to, or characteristic of an actor
- actuator — An actuator is a machine or part of a machine which moves or controls another part in response to an input.
- acupoint — any of the specific points on the body where a needle is inserted in acupuncture or pressure is applied in acupressure
- adaption — Adaption means the same as adaptation.
- adaptors — Plural form of adaptor.
- addition — An addition to something is a thing which is added to it.
- additory — additional
- addorsed — placed back to back
- adductor — a muscle that adducts
- adenoids — Adenoids are soft lumps of flesh at the back and top of a person's throat that sometimes become swollen and have to be removed.
- adenomas — Plural form of adenoma.
- adenosis — a minor glandular condition typified by swelling of the lymph glands
- adespota — anonymous works of poetry
- adhesion — Adhesion is the ability of one thing to stick firmly to another.
- adiposis — obesity or excessive fatness
- adjoined — to be close to or in contact with; abut on: His property adjoins the lake.
- adjoints — Plural form of adjoint.
- adjourns — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of adjourn.
- adjustor — a person or thing that adjusts.
- admonish — If you admonish someone, you tell them very seriously that they have done something wrong.
- adnation — the adhesion or cohesion of different plants
- adonijah — a son of David, put to death at the order of Solomon. II Sam. 3:4; I Kings 2:19–25.
- adonises — Classical Mythology. a youth slain by a wild boar but permitted by Zeus to pass four months every year in the lower world with Persephone, four with Aphrodite, and four wherever he chose.
- adoptees — Plural form of adoptee.
- adopters — Plural form of adopter.
- adopting — Present participle of adopt.
- adoption — the act of adopting: the adoption of a new amendment.
- adoptive — Someone's adoptive family is the family that adopted them.
- adorable — If you say that someone or something is adorable, you are emphasizing that they are very attractive and you feel great affection for them.
- adorably — very attractive or delightful; charming: What an adorable hat!
- adorning — Make more beautiful or attractive.
- adperson — a copywriter, account executive, or other person employed in advertising.
- adrastos — a king of Argos and leader of the Seven against Thebes.
- adroitly — expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.
- adsorbed — Simple past tense and past participle of adsorb.
- adsorber — something which adsorbs
- adulator — to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire servilely.
- advisors — Plural form of advisor.
- advisory — An advisory group regularly gives suggestions and help to people or organizations, especially about a particular subject or area of activity.
- advocaat — a liqueur having a raw egg base
- advocacy — Someone's advocacy of a particular action or plan is their act of recommending it publicly.