11-letter words containing s, a, l, t, n
- subaffluent — between poor and affluent
- subinterval — an interval that is a subset of a given interval.
- sublimation — Psychology. the diversion of the energy of a sexual or other biological impulse from its immediate goal to one of a more acceptable social, moral, or aesthetic nature or use.
- subluxation — a partial dislocation, as of a joint; sprain.
- subnational — of, relating to, or maintained by a nation as an organized whole or independent political unit: national affairs.
- subrational — less than or almost rational.
- substantial — of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money.
- subterminal — situated at or forming the end or extremity of something: a terminal feature of a vista.
- subungulate — any member of the superorder of animal termed Subungulata (also called Paenungulata), containing the elephant, sea cow and hyrax, as well as two extinct orders
- sudetenland — a mountainous region in the N Czech Republic, including the Sudeten and the Erzgebirge: annexed by Germany 1938; returned to Czechoslovakia 1945.
- sulfonation — the process of attaching the sulfonic acid group, –SO 3 H, directly to carbon in an organic compound.
- sulfuration — to combine, treat, or impregnate with sulfur, the fumes of burning sulfur, etc.
- superaltern — a universal proposition that is the basis for the immediate inference of a corresponding particular proposition.
- supplanting — to take the place of (another), as through force, scheming, strategy, or the like.
- surveillant — exercising surveillance.
- sustainable — capable of being supported or upheld, as by having its weight borne from below.
- sustainably — in a way that allows for continual use of a natural resource without depleting it or causing environmental damage: sustainably grown coffee.
- sweat gland — one of the minute, coiled, tubular glands of the skin that secrete sweat.
- switzerland — a republic in central Europe. 15,944 sq. mi. (41,294 sq. km). Capital: Bern.
- sylvestrian — living in the woods; sylvan
- syndactylus — a person having united or webbed fingers or toes.
- syntactical — of or relating to syntax: syntactic errors in English; the syntactic rules for computer source code.
- synthetical — of, pertaining to, proceeding by, or involving synthesis (opposed to analytic).
- tabernacles — any place or house of worship, especially one designed for a large congregation.
- tactfulness — having or manifesting tact: a tactful person; a tactful reply.
- taintlessly — without taint
- taking lens — a camera in which the image appears on a ground-glass viewer (focusing screen) after being reflected by a mirror or after passing through a prism or semitransparent glass; in one type (single-lens reflex camera) light passes through the same lens to both the ground glass and the film, while in another type (twin-lens reflex camera) light passes through one lens (viewing lens) to the ground glass and through a second lens (taking lens) to the film, the lenses being mechanically coupled for focusing.
- talent show — a theatrical show in which a series of usually amateur or aspiring singers, dancers, comedians, instrumentalists, etc., perform in the hope of gaining recognition.
- tantalising — to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed.
- teaspoonful — the amount a teaspoon can hold.
- ten's place — ten (def 6).
- tenaciously — holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.
- tennis ball — a hollow ball used in tennis, made of rubber with a fuzzy covering of woven Dacron, nylon, or wool.
- tensionally — in a tensional manner
- testimonial — a written declaration certifying to a person's character, conduct, or qualifications, or to the value, excellence, etc., of a thing; a letter or written statement of recommendation.
- the islands — the islands of the South Pacific
- thorvaldsen — Albert Bertal [ahl-bert bar-tuh l] /ˈɑl bɛrt ˈbær təl/ (Show IPA), 1770–1844, Danish sculptor.
- thrasonical — boastful; vainglorious.
- tidal basin — an artificial body of water open to a river, stream, etc., subject to tidal action.
- time signal — a signal sent electrically or by radio to indicate a precise moment of time as a means of checking or regulating timepieces.
- tonal music — music that uses the diatonic system
- tongue-lash — to reprimand severely; scold
- torrens law — any of various statutes that provide for the registration of the title to land with the government, which issues a warranted title deed (Torrens certificate) to said land
- trailbaston — a judging commission first created by Edward I of England which punished crimes and trespass
- trans-later — translator (def 1).
- transalpine — situated beyond the Alps, especially toward the north as viewed from Italy.
- transcalent — permitting the passage of heat.
- transdermal — Also, transdermic. transcutaneous.
- transferral — transference; transfer.
- transiently — not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory.