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13-letter words containing s, a

  • access method — a method of accessing data read from or written to an external storage medium, determined by software and the organization of data on the medium.
  • accessability — Misspelling of accessibility.
  • accessariness — The state of being accessary.
  • accessibility — easy to approach, reach, enter, speak with, or use.
  • accessible to — likely to be affected by; open to; susceptible to
  • accessorizing — to fit or equip with accessories: to accessorize a car with special seat covers.
  • acciaccaturas — Plural form of acciaccatura.
  • accidentalism — the state of being accidental
  • acclimatising — Present participle of acclimatise.
  • accommodators — a person or thing that accommodates.
  • accomplishing — Present participle of accomplish.
  • accouchements — Plural form of accouchement.
  • accouterments — personal clothing, accessories, etc.
  • accoutrements — all the things you have with you when you travel or take part in a particular activity, such as clothing and equipment
  • accroides gum — acaroid resin.
  • accrual basis — An accrual basis is a system of accounting where income is recognized before payment is received and expenses are recognized before they are paid.
  • accumulations — Plural form of accumulation.
  • accustomed to — customary; usual; habitual: in their accustomed manner.
  • ace of spades — playing card, sometimes considered omen of death
  • acetanisidine — methacetin.
  • achill island — an island in the Republic of Ireland, off the W coast of Co Mayo. Area: 148 sq km (57 sq miles). Pop: 2620 (2002)
  • achilles heel — Someone's Achilles heel is the weakest point in their character or nature, where it is easiest for other people to attack or criticize them.
  • achilles jerk — a downward reflex action of the foot when the Achilles tendon is tapped, caused by contraction of the calf muscles.
  • achromatopsia — a visual disorder defined by deficient or absent function in the retinal cones, resulting in colour blindness and in decreased vision in bright lights
  • acidulousness — A state of or tendency toward being acidulous or somewhat sour or acid.
  • acne vulgaris — an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.
  • acne-vulgaris — an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.
  • acotyledonous — Having no seed lobes, as the dodder; also applied to plants which have no true seeds, as ferns, mosses, etc.
  • acoustic hood — a type of shield that fits around electronic and other equipment, which reduces the noise generated when that equipment is being used
  • acoustic mine — a naval mine designed to be exploded by the vibration of the propeller of a passing ship or by the sound of water along the hull.
  • acoustooptics — the branch of physics dealing with the relationships between acoustics and light
  • acquaintances — Plural form of acquaintance.
  • acquiescently — disposed to acquiesce or consent tacitly.
  • acquisitional — relating to the act of acquisition
  • acquisitively — In an acquisitive manner; for the purpose of acquisition.
  • acrimoniously — caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, behavior, etc.: an acrimonious answer; an acrimonious dispute.
  • acrylic ester — any of a series of esters derived from the acrylic acids.
  • acrylic resin — any of a group of polymers or copolymers of acrylic acid, its esters, or amides, used as synthetic rubbers, textiles, paints, adhesives, and as plastics such as Perspex
  • act one's age — anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance: a heroic act.
  • actinomycetes — Plural form of actinomycete.
  • actinomycosis — a fungal disease of cattle and of cats and dogs, sometimes transmitted to humans esp by bites, characterized by a swelling of the affected part, most often the jaw or lungs
  • active optics — a system to compensate for any deformation caused by gravity in the surface accuracy and alignment of the mirrors of an astronomical telescope by means of actuators that control the movable mirror supports
  • active reason — an activity of intellect, embodying universal truth, potentially present in the mind of every individual, and when present, forming the only immortal part of the individual.
  • active safety — the practice of taking measures to avoid accidents, as opposed to merely reducing their consequences
  • actualisation — Alternative spelling of actualization.
  • acupuncturist — An acupuncturist is a person who performs acupuncture.
  • acute disease — disease that progresses rapidly
  • adam's bridge — a chain of shoals in the Gulf of Mannar between NW Sri Lanka and SE India; ownership divided between Sri Lanka and India. 30 miles (48 km) long.
  • adam's-needle — a North American liliaceous plant, Yucca filamentosa, that has a tall woody stem, stiff pointed leaves, and large clusters of white flowers arranged in spikes. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant
  • adaptableness — The state or quality of being adaptable; adaptability.
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