13-letter words containing q, u, a, l, i
- nonsequential — characterized by regular sequence of parts.
- oblique angle — an angle that is not a right angle; an acute or obtuse angle.
- oblique fault — a fault that runs obliquely to, rather than parallel to or perpendicular to, the strike of the affected rocks
- overqualified — having more education, training, or experience than is required for a job or position.
- plastoquinone — a quinone that occurs in the chloroplasts of plants and functions as an electron carrier during photosynthesis.
- plique-a-jour — an enameling technique in which the colored enamels are fused into the spaces of a wire framework on a temporary backing; the backing is then removed, producing a translucent effect
- quadragesimal — of, relating to, or suitable for Lent; Lenten.
- quadratically — square.
- quadrennially — Every four years.
- quadricipital — (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the quadriceps.
- quadrifoliate — (botany) Having four leaves or leaflets.
- quadrigeminal — Having four parts, or two pairs.
- quadrilateral — having four sides.
- quadrilingual — using or involving four languages: a quadrilingual person; a quadrilingual translation of the Bible.
- quadriliteral — using or consisting of four letters.
- quadrillionth — a cardinal number represented in the U.S. by 1 followed by 15 zeros, and in Great Britain by 1 followed by 24 zeros.
- quadrilocular — having four compartments
- quadriplegics — Plural form of quadriplegic.
- quadruplicate — one of four copies or identical items, especially copies of typewritten material.
- quadruplicity — the state or fact of being quadruple or fourfold.
- quaker-ladies — bluet (def 1).
- qualification — a quality, accomplishment, etc., that fits a person for some function, office, or the like.
- qualificative — That which qualifies, modifies, or restricts; a qualifying term or statement.
- qualificatory — That serves as qualification.
- qualifiedness — The property of being qualified (restricted or limited by conditions).
- qualitatively — pertaining to or concerned with quality or qualities.
- quality point — Education. grade point.
- quality press — the more serious newspapers which give detailed accounts of world events, as well as reports on business, culture, and society
- quantivalence — quantitative equivalence
- quarantinable — Subject to quarantine; under quarantine.
- quarter-final — A quarter-final is one of the four matches in a competition which decides which four players or teams will compete in the semi-final.
- quarter-miler — an athlete who specializes in running the quarter mile or the 400 metres
- quarterfinals — Plural form of quarterfinal.
- quasi-crystal — a group of atoms resembling a crystal but not having symmetrical plane faces
- quasi-federal — pertaining to or of the nature of a union of states under a central government distinct from the individual governments of the separate states, as in federal government; federal system.
- quasi-medical — of or relating to the science or practice of medicine: medical history; medical treatment.
- quasi-totally — constituting or comprising the whole; entire; whole: the total expenditure.
- quasimilitary — Having certain military aspects.
- quasiparticle — an entity, as an exciton or phonon, that interacts with elementary particles, but does not exist as a free particle.
- quick-release — (of part of a device, etc) capable of being detached quickly and easily
- quincuncially — In a quincuncial fashion.
- quindecagonal — (geometry) Shaped like a quindecagon; fifteen-sided.
- quindecennial — of or relating to a period of 15 years or the 15th occurrence of a series, as an anniversary.
- quinquevalent — pentavalent.
- quintuplicate — a group, series, or set of five copies or identical items, especially copies of typewritten matter.
- quodlibetical — a subtle or elaborate argument or point of debate, usually on a theological or scholastic subject.
- sequentiality — characterized by regular sequence of parts.
- sesquiplicate — relating to or involving the ratio between the square roots of the cubes of given terms; i.e. the sesquiplicate ratio of given terms is the ratio between the square roots of the cubes of those terms
- squanderingly — in a squandering manner
- square splice — a scarf joint between two pieces, having the form of a half-lap joint with a thicker and a thinner section for each piece, the thicker one being at the end: used to resist tension.