12-letter words containing q, u, i, t
- non sequitur — Logic. an inference or a conclusion that does not follow from the premises.
- non-equation — the act of equating or making equal; equalization: the symbolic equation of darkness with death.
- on the quiet — If something is done on the quiet, it is done secretly or in such a way that people do not notice it.
- pauciloquent — using few words in speech or conversation
- pectoriloquy — vocalization through the chest wall, indicating a cavity or consolidation of the lung
- perquisition — an intensive and meticulous examination, pursuit, or hunt for something
- prerequisite — required beforehand: a prerequisite fund of knowledge.
- pro-equality — the state or quality of being equal; correspondence in quantity, degree, value, rank, or ability: promoting equality of opportunity in the workplace.
- quadrisected — Simple past tense and past participle of quadrisect.
- quadrivalent — having a valence of four; tetravalent.
- 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.
- 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.
- quarantining — a strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease.
- quarter mile — an event in which competitors run a quarter mile or 400 metres
- 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.
- quasicrystal — a form of solid matter whose atoms are arranged like those of a crystal but assume patterns that do not exactly repeat themselves.
- quasineutral — not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute or war between others: a neutral nation during World War II.
- quaternities — Plural form of quaternity.
- question tag — interrogative ending to a sentence
- questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- questionings — Plural form of questioning.
- questionless — unquestionable; doubtless: a questionless fact.
- quick assets — assets readily convertible into cash; liquid current assets
- quick-acting — (of a drug, chemical, etc) taking effect quickly
- quick-witted — having a nimble, alert mind.
- quickstepped — Simple past tense and past participle of quickstep.
- quidditative — Alternative form of quiddative.
- quiesce time — (jargon) The length of time taken to quiesce a system (to render it inactive), or the length of time between periods of inactivity.
- quieten down — If someone or something quietens down or if you quieten them down, they become less noisy or less active.
- quilting bee — a social gathering at which the participants make quilts.
- quindecaplet — a group of 15
- quintana roo — a sparsely populated state in SE Mexico, on the E Yucatán peninsula. 19,435 sq. mi. (50,335 sq. km). Capital: Chetumal.
- quintessence — the pure and concentrated essence of a substance.
- quintillions — Plural form of quintillion.
- quitch grass — any of various grasses, especially Agropyron repens, known chiefly as troublesome weeds and characterized by creeping rootstocks that spread rapidly.
- quitclaiming — Present participle of quitclaim.
- quixotically — In a quixotic manner.
- quizzicality — The state or condition of being quizzical.
- quote-driven — denoting an electronic market system, esp for stock exchanges, in which prices are determined by quotations made by market makers or dealers