12-letter words containing q, u, a
- quadriphonic — quadraphonic.
- quadriplegia — paralysis of all four limbs or of the entire body below the neck.
- quadriplegic — a person with quadriplegia.
- quadrisected — Simple past tense and past participle of quadrisect.
- quadrisonics — quadraphony.
- quadrivalent — having a valence of four; tetravalent.
- quadrominium — a building consisting of four individually owned apartments or living units.
- quadrophonic — Alternative spelling of quadraphonic.
- quadrumanous — four-handed; having all four feet adapted for use as hands, as monkeys.
- quadruplexes — Plural form of quadruplex.
- quai d'orsay — the quay along the south bank of the Seine in Paris, on which are located the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other French government offices.
- qualificator — (in an ecclesiastical court) an officer charged with examining cases and preparing them for trial.
- quality time — time devoted exclusively to nurturing a cherished person or activity.
- qualmishness — The quality of being qualmish.
- quantifiable — to determine, indicate, or express the quantity of.
- quantifiably — to determine, indicate, or express the quantity of.
- quantisation — Alternative spelling of quantization.
- quantitation — to determine the quantity of, especially with precision.
- quantitative — that is or may be estimated by quantity.
- quantivalent — relating to quantivalence
- quantization — (uncountable, signal processing) The process of approximating a continuous signal by a set of discrete symbols or integer values.
- quantum cell — (electronics, computing) (Or "quantum dot cell") A structure comprising four quantum dots arranged in a square, with two diagonally opposed dots containing electron charges. One diagonal containing charges is arbitrarily defined as representing a value of '1', the other as '0'. In a five-dot cell, the fifth, central dot contains no charge. See also: quantum cell wire, quantum-dot cellular automata.
- quantum jump — Physics. an abrupt transition of a system described by quantum mechanics from one of its discrete states to another, as the fall of an electron in an atom to an orbit of lower energy.
- quantum leap — Physics. an abrupt transition of a system described by quantum mechanics from one of its discrete states to another, as the fall of an electron in an atom to an orbit of lower energy.
- quaquaversal — (of a geological formation) sloping downward from the center in all directions.
- quarantining — a strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease.
- quarry-faced — rock-faced.
- quarrymaster — a person in charge of a quarry
- quarter bend — a 90° bend, as in a plumbing pipe.
- quarter mile — an event in which competitors run a quarter mile or 400 metres
- quarter note — a note equivalent to one fourth of a whole note; a crotchet.
- quarter rest — a rest equal in time value to a quarter note.
- quarter tone — an interval equivalent to half of a semitone.
- quarter turn — 90-degree rotation
- quarter-hoop — a hoop, especially of steel, fastened around a cask between the bilge and the chime.
- quarter-hour — a period of 15 minutes.
- quarterbacks — Plural form of quarterback.
- quarterdecks — Plural form of quarterdeck.
- quarterfinal — of or relating to the contest or round preceding the semifinal one.
- quarterlies' — occurring, done, paid, issued, etc., at the end of every quarter of a year: a quarterly report; quarterly interest.
- quarterlight — A small, pivoted, normally triangular, car window that acts as a vent.
- quarterpipes — Plural form of quarterpipe.
- quarterstaff — a former English weapon consisting of a stout pole 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters) long, tipped with iron.
- quartz clock — an extremely accurate electronic movement utilizing the natural frequency of vibrations of a quartz crystal to regulate the operation of the timepiece (quartz clock or quartz watch)
- quartz glass — lechatelierite.
- quartz plate — a carefully cut quartz crystal that is piezoelectrically active. Compare crystal (def 10).
- quartz watch — a watch that is operated by the vibrations of a quartz crystal controlled by a microcircuit
- quasi-famous — having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer. Synonyms: famed, notable, illustrious. Antonyms: unknown, obscure.
- quasi-feudal — of, relating to, or of the nature of a fief or fee: a feudal estate.
- quasi-normal — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.