11-letter words containing p, o, r, t, c, l
- plecopteran — Also, plecopterous. belonging or pertaining to the insect order Plecoptera, comprising the stoneflies.
- pleiotropic — the phenomenon of one gene being responsible for or affecting more than one phenotypic characteristic.
- plutocratic — of, relating to, or characterized by a plutocracy or plutocrats.
- plyometrics — a system of exercise in which the muscles are repeatedly stretched and suddenly contracted
- policy term — The policy term is the lifetime of an insurance policy.
- poliorcetic — relating to the besieging of cities
- polycentric — having many centers, especially of power or importance: the polycentric world of banking.
- polycrotism — a polycrotic condition
- polycrystal — an object composed of randomly oriented crystals, formed by rapid solidification
- polyculture — the raising at the same time and place of more than one species of plant or animal.
- polytrophic — (of certain bacteria) deriving nourishment from many organic substances.
- pomiculture — the growing or cultivation of fruit.
- pop culture — cultural activities or commercial products reflecting, suited to, or aimed at the tastes of the general masses of people.
- port lavaca — a town in S Texas.
- post-racial — characterized by the absence of racial discord, discrimination, or prejudice previously or historically present: post-racial politics; the post-racial era.
- postal card — a card sold by the post office with a stamp already printed on it.
- postcranial — located posterior to the head.
- postpyloric — the opening between the stomach and the duodenum.
- pre-control — to hold in check; curb: to control a horse; to control one's emotions.
- predoctoral — of or relating to study undertaken in preparation for a doctoral degree.
- preelection — a choice or selection made beforehand.
- preselector — a preamplifier between the antenna and receiving circuit, used to improve reception.
- proactively — serving to prepare for, intervene in, or control an expected occurrence or situation, especially a negative or difficult one; anticipatory: proactive measures against crime.
- problematic — of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable.
- prochlorite — a dark green member of the chlorite group, usually foliated.
- proclaimant — someone who proclaims
- proctologic — the branch of medicine dealing with the rectum and anus.
- productible — to bring into existence; give rise to; cause: to produce steam.
- projectable — something that is contemplated, devised, or planned; plan; scheme.
- prolificity — producing offspring, young, fruit, etc., abundantly; highly fruitful: a prolific pear tree.
- prolocution — an introductory remark or speech
- prolocutrix — a female prolocutor
- prophetical — of or relating to a prophet: prophetic inspiration.
- protectable — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- protectible — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- proteolytic — the breaking down of proteins into simpler compounds, as in digestion.
- protococcal — of or relating to unicellular algae of the former genus Protococcus, one of which (renamed Pleurococcus vulgaris) is a green alga commonly found on trees, walls, etc
- protocolary — the customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality, precedence, and etiquette.
- protocolist — a person who drafts protocols
- protocolize — to make a protocol of
- protolithic — noting or pertaining to stone implements selected according to suitability of the form to a particular purpose without definite shaping on the part of the user.
- protophilic — having or involving an affinity for hydrogen ions (protons)
- protractile — capable of being protracted, lengthened, or protruded.
- pterodactyl — any of a number of genera of flying reptiles of the extinct order Pterosauria, from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, having a highly reduced tail and teeth and a birdlike beak.
- pylorectomy — the surgical removal of all or part of the pylorus, often including the adjacent portion of the stomach (partial gastrectomy)
- pyroclastic — composed chiefly of fragments of volcanic origin, as agglomerate, tuff, and certain other rocks; volcaniclastic.
- replication — a reply; answer.
- riot police — police armed against public disorder
- school trip — educational outing
- scriptorial — of or relating to a scriptorium