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14-letter words containing p, a, t, m, o

  • manitoba maple — a Canadian fast-growing variety of maple
  • 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.
  • mastigophorous — carrying a cane or whip
  • matilija poppy — a tree poppy, Romneya coulteri, of California and Mexico, having thin, paperlike leaves and large, solitary, white flowers.
  • mechanotherapy — curative treatment by mechanical means.
  • mercapto group — the univalent group –SH.
  • mercaptopurine — a yellow, crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C 5 H 4 N 4 S, used in the treatment of leukemia.
  • metallotherapy — therapy by the use of metals or their salts.
  • metamorphizing — Present participle of metamorphize.
  • metamorphosing — to change the form or nature of; transform.
  • metamorphosise — (UK, nonstandard) To metamorphose.
  • metamorphosize — (US, nonstandard) To undergo the process of metamorphosis; to metamorphose.
  • metaphorically — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
  • metaphosphates — Plural form of metaphosphate.
  • metaphosphoric — applied to an acid (HPO3) containing a molecule less of water than orthophosphoric acid
  • metapsychology — speculative thought dealing systematically with concepts extending beyond the limits of psychology as an empirical science.
  • metencephalons — Plural form of metencephalon.
  • metoclopramide — a white crystalline substance, C 1 4 H 2 2 ClN 3 O 2 , used primarily in the symptomatic treatment of certain upper gastrointestinal tract problems, and as an antiemetic.
  • metoposcopical — relating to metoposcopy
  • metropolitical — metropolitan
  • microparasites — Plural form of microparasite.
  • microparasitic — Of or pertaining to microparasites.
  • micropathology — the branch of pathology dealing with the microscopic study of changes that occur in tissues and cells during disease.
  • micropegmatite — a rock with a microscopic pegmatitic structure
  • micropolitical — Of or pertaining to micropolitics.
  • 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.
  • misacceptation — misinterpretation
  • misanthropical — of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope.
  • misanthropists — Plural form of misanthropist.
  • misapplication — to make a wrong application or use of.
  • misappropriate — to put to a wrong use.
  • miscomputation — an act, process, or method of computing; calculation.
  • mispunctuation — incorrect punctuation
  • mixed metaphor — the use in the same expression of two or more metaphors that are incongruous or illogical when combined, as in “The president will put the ship of state on its feet.”.
  • mononeuropathy — A neuropathy that affects only a single nerve (as distinguished from polyneuropathy).
  • monophysitical — Of or pertaining to monophysitism.
  • monopolisation — Alternative spelling of monopolization.
  • monopolization — to acquire, have, or exercise a monopoly of.
  • monopropellant — a substance for propelling rockets that is a mixture of fuel and oxidizer.
  • morse alphabet — the set of symbols used to represent letters in Morse code
  • 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
  • mount pleasant — a city in central Michigan.
  • mountain sheep — wild sheep in mountainous area
  • multi-personal — of, relating to, or coming as from a particular person; individual; private: a personal opinion.
  • multiplication — the act or process of multiplying or the state of being multiplied.
  • multipotential — able to differentiate along several lines
  • mustard powder — Mustard powder is a yellow powder. You add hot water to it in order to make mustard.
  • mutton snapper — a snapper, Lutjanus analis, inhabiting the warmer parts of the western Atlantic Ocean, valued as food and game.
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