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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.
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