11-letter words containing p, l, a, t, e
- hypervalent — (chemistry) having a higher than normal valence.
- hypocentral — (geology) Of or pertaining to the hypocentre of an earthquake.
- hypohalites — Plural form of hypohalite.
- hypothermal — lukewarm; tepid.
- ideal point — the point at infinity in projective geometry at which parallel lines intersect.
- impalatable — Unpalatable.
- impanelment — The act or process of impaneling, or the state of being impaneled.
- impatiently — not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience.
- imperatival — of, relating to, or characteristic of the grammatical imperative.
- imperialist — the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies.
- imperiality — the state of being imperial
- impitoyable — a type of large wine glass with a bowl shaped like a wide funnel to enhance the aromas.
- implacental — Zoology. having no placenta, as a monotreme or marsupial.
- implantable — capable of being implanted.
- implemental — any article used in some activity, especially an instrument, tool, or utensil: agricultural implements.
- implicative — tending to implicate or imply; characterized by or involving implication.
- implicature — potential inference that is not logical entailment.
- inadaptable — lacking the ability to adapt
- incapsulate — Alternative form of encapsulate.
- index plate — a plate perforated with rows of different numbers of equally spaced holes as a guide for indexing work.
- induplicate — folded or rolled inward: said of the parts of the calyx or corolla when the edges are bent abruptly toward the axis, or of leaves in vernation when the edges are rolled inward and then arranged about the axis without overlapping.
- inspectable — to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically: to inspect every part of the motor.
- intercupola — the space between an inner and an outer dome.
- interpolate — to introduce (something additional or extraneous) between other things or parts; interject; interpose; intercalate.
- interseptal — situated between septa.
- interspinal — interspinous
- ipsilateral — pertaining to, situated on, or affecting the same side of the body: ipsilateral paralysis.
- irreputable — (obsolete) disreputable.
- isenthalpic — pertaining to or characterized by constant enthalpy.
- isospectral — (mathematics) Having the same spectrum.
- kentia palm — a palm, Howea forsterana, of Lord Howe Island, Australia, having erect leaves, widely cultivated as an ornamental.
- kinetoplast — A mass of mitochondrial DNA lying close to the nucleus in some flagellate protozoa.
- kleptocracy — a government or state in which those in power exploit national resources and steal; rule by a thief or thieves.
- kleptocrats — Plural form of kleptocrat.
- kleptomania — an irresistible impulse to steal, stemming from emotional disturbance rather than economic need.
- knife pleat — a sharply creased narrow pleat, usually one of a series folded in the same direction.
- lamplighter — a person employed to light and extinguish street lamps, especially those burning gas.
- land patent — an official document by which title to a portion of public land is conveyed from the government.
- laparectomy — excision of strips of the abdominal wall and suturing of the wounds so as to correct laxity of the abdominal muscles.
- lapidescent — in the process of changing into stone
- lappet moth — a large purple-brown hairy eggar moth, Gastropacha quercifolia, whose grey furry caterpillars have lappets on each flank
- large print — text printed in larger text than normal, so as to make it easier to read, esp for the visually impaired
- large-print — set in a type size larger than normal for the benefit of persons with impaired vision: large-print newspapers.
- last gospel — in the order of service for the Mass, the final reading of a Gospel lesson.
- last supper — the supper of Jesus and His disciples on the eve of His Crucifixion. Compare Lord's Supper (def 1).
- latex paint — paint that has a latex binder and can be removed while it is wet by applying water.
- latiseptate — having broad partitions or septa
- lepidoptera — the order comprising the lepidopterous insects.
- lepromatous — the swollen lesion of leprosy.
- leptocercal — having a long thin tail