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14-letter words containing p, l, a, t, e

  • 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 press — newspapers which concern national events of a country collectively
  • natural parent — biological parent.
  • natural person — a human being, whether an adult or child: The table seats four persons.
  • 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.
  • nickel-plating — the process of depositing a thin layer of nickel on a surface, usually by electrolysis
  • non-compatible — capable of existing or living together in harmony: the most compatible married couple I know.
  • non-conceptual — pertaining to concepts or to the forming of concepts.
  • non-elliptical — pertaining to or having the form of an ellipse.
  • 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.
  • noncomplicated — (esp of a medical condition or procedure) not involving complications
  • nonexplanatory — not explanatory
  • nonoperational — able to function or be used; functional: How soon will the new factory be operational?
  • nonparticulate — Not particulate.
  • nonpredictable — Not predictable.
  • nonspectacular — not spectacular
  • nonspeculative — not speculative
  • normal pentane — pentane (def 2).
  • normal-pentane — a hydrocarbon of the methane series, existing in three liquid isomeric forms.
  • nuclear option — the use of or power to use nuclear weapons
  • obedient plant — false dragonhead.
  • occipital bone — a curved, compound bone forming the back and part of the base of the skull.
  • occipital lobe — the most posterior lobe of each cerebral hemisphere, behind the parietal and temporal lobes.
  • octave coupler — a mechanism on an organ and on some harpsichords that enables keys or pedals an octave apart to be played simultaneously
  • old-line party — either the Liberal Party or the Conservative Party
  • omphalocentric — Overly introspective and inclined to navel-gazing.
  • omphaloskeptic — One who contemplates or meditates upon one's navel; one who engages in omphaloscopy.
  • on one's plate — waiting to be done or dealt with
  • open-reel tape — audiotape, usually 1/4 inch (64 mm) wide, wound on a single reel and requiring a separate take-up reel for playing or recording.
  • operationalise — Alternative spelling of operationalize.
  • operationalism — the doctrine that the meaning of a scientific term, concept, or proposition consists of the operation or operations performed in defining or demonstrating it.
  • operationalist — a person who adheres to operationalism
  • operationalize — Put into operation or use.
  • ophthalmometer — an instrument for measuring the reflection of an image on the surface of the cornea and other capacities of the eye, used chiefly for determining the presence and degree of astigmatism.
  • ophthalmometry — the measurement and determination of the eye's defects and powers of refraction
  • ophthalmoscope — an instrument for viewing the interior of the eye or examining the retina.
  • opt-out clause — a clause that permits signatories to a contract to opt out of particular provisions, or to terminate the contract early
  • optical isomer — any of two or more isomers exhibiting optical isomerism.
  • oriental poppy — a poppy, Papaver orientale, of Asia, having bristly stems and leaves and showy scarlet, pink, or white flowers, cultivated as an ornamental.
  • oriental topaz — a variety of corundum resembling topaz in colour and used as a gemstone
  • otaheite apple — a Society Islands tree, Spondias cytherea, of the cashew family, having whitish flowers and yellow, edible, plumlike fruit.
  • overcapitalize — to fix the total amount of securities of a corporation in excess of the limits set by law or by sound financial policy.
  • overcomplicate — to make complex, intricate, involved, or difficult: His recovery from the operation was complicated by an allergic reaction.
  • overparticular — precise beyond necessity
  • overpopulation — to fill with an excessive number of people, straining available resources and facilities: Expanding industry has overpopulated the western suburbs.
  • ownership flat — a flat owned by the occupier
  • paddle steamer — a vessel propelled by paddle wheels and driven by steam.
  • painted turtle — a freshwater turtle, Chrysemys picta, common in the U.S., having bright yellow markings on the head and neck and red markings on the margin of the carapace.
  • palaeanthropic — relating to or denoting the earliest variety of man
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