11-letter words containing p, a, y, n
- inseparably — In an inseparable manner.
- inspiratory — of or relating to inspiration or inhalation.
- insuperably — In an insuperable manner.
- inter-party — a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc.: a cocktail party.
- jackanapery — (dated, pejorative) The behaviour of a jackanapes.
- karyotyping — the analysis of chromosomes.
- lamprophony — loudness and clarity of voice.
- lapidifying — Present participle of lapidify.
- linear type — 1. (theory, programming) An attribute of values which are used exactly once: they are neither duplicated nor destroyed. Such values require no garbage collection, and can safely be updated in place, even if they form part of a data structure. Linear types are related to the linear logic of J.-Y Girard. They extend Schmidt's notion of single threading, provide an alternative to Hudak and Bloss' update analysis, and offer a practical complement to Lafont and Holmström's elegant linear languages.
- lycanthrope — a person affected with lycanthropy.
- lycanthropy — a delusion in which one imagines oneself to be a wolf or other wild animal.
- lymph gland — any of the glandlike masses of tissue in the lymphatic vessels containing cells that become lymphocytes.
- lymphangial — pertaining to the lymphatic vessels.
- lymphopenia — a reduction in the number of lymphocytes in the blood.
- mancipatory — relating to mancipation
- manipulably — In a manipulable way.
- maple honey — maple syrup.
- memory span — the capacity of short-term memory, usually between 5 and 10 items
- mentoplasty — plastic surgery to correct a functional or cosmetic deformity of the chin.
- minor party — a political party with so little electoral strength that its chance of gaining control of the government is slight.
- misanthropy — hatred, dislike, or distrust of humankind.
- misapplying — Present participle of misapply.
- monotherapy — (medicine) A therapy which is administered by itself.
- municipally — of or relating to a town or city or its local government: municipal elections.
- namby-pamby — without firm methods or policy; weak or indecisive: namby-pamby handling of juvenile offenders.
- nanophysics — the physics of structures and artefacts with dimensions in the nanometre range or of phenomena occurring in nanoseconds
- napa valley — a valley in Napa County in the San Francisco Bay Area of N California, noted for its wine production
- nappy liner — a disposable paper or fabric liner placed inside a baby's nappy to catch excrement
- nasal spray — a liquid medication that can be atomized and inhaled into or through the nose.
- nasopharynx — the part of the pharynx behind and above the soft palate, directly continuous with the nasal passages. Compare oropharynx (def 2).
- naturopathy — a system or method of treating disease that employs no surgery or synthetic drugs but uses special diets, herbs, vitamins, massage, etc., to assist the natural healing processes.
- nay pyi taw — the official capital of Myanmar (Burma), built in the centre of the country near Pyinmana in 2005–2006, and superseding Yangon (Rangoon) for main government functions. Pop: officially approaching 1 000 000 in 2007
- nephropathy — any disease of the kidney.
- neuroplasty — Any surgery to repair nerve tissue.
- non-payment — Non-payment is a failure to pay a sum of money that you owe.
- non-typical — of the nature of or serving as a type or representative specimen.
- nonphysical — of or relating to the body: physical exercise.
- nonplayable — Not playable.
- norway pine — red pine.
- nosy parker — a prying person
- nulliparity — a woman who has never borne a child.
- nuncupatory — Nuncupative; oral rather than written.
- nyckelharpa — an old-time Swedish stringed musical instrument, similar to the hurdy-gurdy but sounded with a bow instead of a wheel.
- nyctophobia — an abnormal fear of night or darkness.
- nymphomania — abnormally excessive and uncontrollable sexual desire in women.
- odontopathy — (pathology) Any disease that affects the teeth.
- odynophagia — Severe pain in mouth or esophagus when attempting to swallow.
- onychophagy — the habit of biting one's fingernails
- openability — The quality of being openable.
- optionality — left to one's choice; not required or mandatory: Formal dress is optional.