14-letter words containing p, a, r, t, n
- malapportioned — (of a state or other political unit) poorly apportioned, especially divided, organized, or structured in a manner that prevents large sections of a population from having equitable representation in a legislative body.
- map projection — a projecting or protruding part. Synonyms: overhang, protrusion, jut.
- marathon group — an encounter group that meets for an extended period of time, as eight hours to a week, in the belief that the resultant intensity and intimacy will lead to a more open expression of feelings.
- masterplanning — to construct a master plan for: to master-plan one's career.
- mean free path — the average distance that a particle travels between successive collisions with other particles.
- mechanotherapy — curative treatment by mechanical means.
- mercaptopurine — a yellow, crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C 5 H 4 N 4 S, used in the treatment of leukemia.
- metal spraying — a process in which a layer of one metal is sprayed onto another in the molten state
- metamorphizing — Present participle of metamorphize.
- metamorphosing — to change the form or nature of; transform.
- metanephridium — (anatomy) A vasiform excretory gland observed in invertebrates, such as annelids, arthropods and molluscs.
- micropulsation — a very minor fluctuation in the strength of the earth's magnetic field
- minilaparotomy — Surgery. laparotomy with a small incision into the abdomen, often no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm), used especially for tubal ligation.
- misanthropical — of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope.
- misanthropists — Plural form of misanthropist.
- mononeuropathy — A neuropathy that affects only a single nerve (as distinguished from polyneuropathy).
- monopropellant — a substance for propelling rockets that is a mixture of fuel and oxidizer.
- motion capture — a process by which a device can be used to capture patterns of live movement; the data is then transmitted to a computer, where simulation software displays it applied to a virtual actor
- multi-personal — of, relating to, or coming as from a particular person; individual; private: a personal opinion.
- mutton snapper — a snapper, Lutjanus analis, inhabiting the warmer parts of the western Atlantic Ocean, valued as food and game.
- napa (leather) — nappa (leather)
- naphthyl group — Also called alpha-naphthyl group, alpha-naphthyl radical. the univalent group C 1 0 H 7 –, having a replaceable hydrogen atom in the first, or alpha, position; 1-naphthyl group.
- narmer palette — a king of Egypt identified by modern scholars as the Menes of tradition and depicted as the unifier of Upper and Lower Egypt on an ancient slate tablet (Narmer Palette or Palette of Narmer) c3200 b.c. with relief carvings on both sides.
- national party — (in New Zealand) the more conservative of the two main political parties
- national press — newspapers which concern national events of a country collectively
- native speaker — sb: language is their mother tongue
- natural parent — biological parent.
- natural person — a human being, whether an adult or child: The table seats four persons.
- nature worship — a system of religion based on the deification and worship of natural forces and phenomena.
- nephroblastoma — a malignant tumour arising from the embryonic kidney that occurs in young children, esp in the age range 3–8 years
- neuropathology — the pathology of the nervous system.
- non-expiration — a coming to an end; termination; close: the expiration of a contract.
- non-impairment — to make or cause to become worse; diminish in ability, value, excellence, etc.; weaken or damage: to impair one's health; to impair negotiations.
- non-imperative — of the nature of or expressing a command; commanding.
- non-reportable — an account or statement describing in detail an event, situation, or the like, usually as the result of observation, inquiry, etc.: a report on the peace conference; a medical report on the patient.
- non-separation — an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
- noncooperation — failure or refusal to cooperate.
- noncooperative — Not cooperative; uncooperative.
- nonexplanatory — not explanatory
- nonexportation — failure or refusal to export.
- nonimportation — failure or refusal to import.
- nonoperational — able to function or be used; functional: How soon will the new factory be operational?
- nonparasitized — Not having been parasitized.
- nonparticipant — a person who does not participate.
- nonparticulate — Not particulate.
- nonpenetration — Absence of penetration; failure to penetrate.
- nonpredictable — Not predictable.
- nonprocreative — Not procreative.
- nonproprietary — (especially of computer hardware or software) conforming to standards that are in the public domain or are widely licensed, and so not restricted to one manufacturer.
- nonprovocative — Not provocative.