11-letter words containing p, e, r, i, o
- nobel prize — any of various awards made annually, beginning in 1901, from funds originally established by Alfred B. Nobel for outstanding achievement in physics, chemistry, medicine or physiology, literature, and the promotion of peace; an annual award in economics was established in 1969 from private funds.
- nociceptors — Plural form of nociceptor.
- nondescript — of no recognized, definite, or particular type or kind: a nondescript novel; a nondescript color.
- nonoperatic — not operatic
- norway pine — red pine.
- oedipus rex — a tragedy (c430 b.c.) by Sophocles.
- offer price — cost of sth being offered for sale
- office park — a complex of office buildings located on land planted with lawns, trees, bushes, etc.
- officership — a person who holds a position of rank or authority in the army, navy, air force, or any similar organization, especially one who holds a commission.
- old persian — an ancient West Iranian language attested by cuneiform inscriptions. Abbreviation: OPers.
- omnipresent — present everywhere at the same time: the omnipresent God.
- oncoprotein — (genetics, oncology, protein) A protein that is coded for by an oncogene.
- oneiroscopy — the interpretation or study of dreams
- open prison — An open prison is a prison where there are fewer restrictions on prisoners than in a normal prison.
- open string — a staircase string whose top follows the profile of the steps in such a way that the treads project beyond its outer face.
- opera seria — Italian dramatic opera of the 18th century based typically on a classical subject and characterized by extensive use of the aria da capo and recitative.
- operability — that can be treated by a surgical operation. Compare inoperable (def 2).
- operational — able to function or be used; functional: How soon will the new factory be operational?
- operatively — a person engaged, employed, or skilled in some branch of work, especially productive or industrial work; worker.
- operativity — a person engaged, employed, or skilled in some branch of work, especially productive or industrial work; worker.
- operatories — a room or other area with special equipment and facilities, as for dental surgery, scientific experiments, or the like.
- oppenheimer — J(ulius) Robert, 1904–67, U.S. nuclear physicist.
- oppertunity — Misspelling of opportunity.
- oppignorate — to promise or give as security
- oppressions — Plural form of oppression.
- optic nerve — either one of the second pair of cranial nerves, consisting of sensory fibers that conduct impulses from the retina to the brain.
- optometrist — a licensed professional who practices optometry.
- oregon pine — Douglas fir.
- ornithopter — a heavier-than-air craft designed to be propelled through the air by flapping wings.
- orthopaedic — of or relating to orthopedics.
- orthopedics — (used with a singular verb) the medical specialty concerned with correction of deformities or functional impairments of the skeletal system, especially the extremities and the spine, and associated structures, as muscles and ligaments.
- orthopedist — (used with a singular verb) the medical specialty concerned with correction of deformities or functional impairments of the skeletal system, especially the extremities and the spine, and associated structures, as muscles and ligaments.
- orthopnoeic — difficult or painful breathing except in an erect sitting or standing position.
- outstripped — Simple past tense and past participle of outstrip.
- overexplain — to explain in too much detail
- overexploit — to use (natural resources etc) excessively, causing a reduction
- overimposed — to lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled, paid, etc.: to impose taxes.
- overimpress — to impress to an excessive degree
- overlapping — to lap over (something else or each other); extend over and cover a part of; imbricate.
- overpicture — to describe or portray with exaggeration
- overplaided — (of a garment) covered with a design consisting of an overplaid
- overprecise — excessively precise
- overpromise — a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one: unkept political promises.
- overtopping — to rise over or above the top of: a skyscraper that overtops all the other buildings.
- oyster pink — a delicate pinkish-white colour, sometimes with a greyish tinge
- paint horse — paint (def 6).
- paleoarctic — palearctic.
- panegyricon — a collection of sermons
- panicmonger — a person who spreads panic
- parfocalize — to make parfocal