11-letter words containing s, c, h, i
- hyperstatic — redundant (def 5b).
- hyperstrict — A function which is hyperstrict in some argument will fully evaluate that argument. To fully evaluate an object, evaluate it to WHNF and if it is a constructed data object (e.g. a list or tuple) then fully evaluate every component and so on recursively. Thus a hyperstrict function will fail to terminate if its argument or any component or sub-component of its argument fails to terminate (i.e. if its argument is not "total").
- hypnotistic — of or relating to a hypnotist
- hypoblastic — Of, or relating to the hypoblast.
- hypocorisms — Plural form of hypocorism.
- hypocretins — Plural form of hypocretin.
- hypocrinism — an abnormal condition caused by insufficient secretion from a gland, especially an endocrine gland.
- hypocrisies — a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess.
- hypodermics — Plural form of hypodermic.
- hypogastric — of, relating to, or situated in the hypogastrium.
- hypoosmotic — Hypotonic.
- hypoplastic — Pathology. abnormal deficiency of cells or structural elements.
- hypsometric — Of or relating to the use of the hypsometer; hypsographic.
- ice fishing — the act or practice of fishing through a hole cut in the ice.
- ichthyopsid — relating to the class Ichthyopsida, which contains amphibians, fishes, and fish-like vertebrates
- ichthyornis — an extinct genus of toothed birds having vertebrae resembling those of fishes.
- ichthyosaur — any fishlike marine reptile of the extinct order Ichthyosauria, ranging from 4 to 40 feet (1.2 to 12 meters) in length and having a round, tapering body, a large head, four paddlelike flippers, and a vertical caudal fin.
- iconophiles — a connoisseur of icons or images.
- icosahedral — Of, relating to, or having the shape of an icosahedron.
- icosahedron — a solid figure having 20 faces.
- in chambers — in the privacy of a judge's chambers
- in stitches — one complete movement of a threaded needle through a fabric or material such as to leave behind it a single loop or portion of thread, as in sewing, embroidery, or the surgical closing of wounds.
- inasmuch as — to the extent that, in that
- indehiscent — not dehiscent; not opening at maturity.
- indochinese — of or relating to Indochina or its inhabitants.
- inherencies — inherence.
- insomuch as — to such an extent or degree; so (usually followed by that).
- interschool — Occurring or taking place between two or more schools.
- intraschool — Within a single school.
- ionospheric — Of or pertaining to the ionosphere.
- ischidrosis — Anhidrosis.
- isenthalpic — pertaining to or characterized by constant enthalpy.
- isocephalic — (of a composition) having the heads of all figures on approximately the same level.
- isochronism — an isochronal character or action.
- isochronize — to make isochronal.
- isochronous — isochronal.
- isolecithal — homolecithal.
- isophthalic — Of or pertaining to isophthalic acid and its derivatives.
- isorhythmic — a structural feature characteristic of the Ars Nova motet, consisting of a single rhythmic phrase pattern repeated, usually in the tenor, throughout the composition.
- issacharite — a member of the tribe of Issachar.
- justiceship — the office of a justice.
- kill switch — a button, switch, or other mechanism that allows a machine to be shut down immediately: Only use the kill switch in emergencies.
- kinesthetic — the sensation of movement or strain in muscles, tendons, and joints; muscle sense.
- knit stitch — the most common stitch in knitting; stitches are formed on the left-hand needle by placing the point of the right-hand needle through the loop from left to right, winding the wool from the right-hand needle under the point of the right-hand needle and back across the front, pulling the loop through, and slipping the stitch off the left-hand needle
- knot stitch — a stitch that produces a knot on the fabric surface, made by twining the thread about the needle.
- kurdaitchas — Plural form of kurdaitcha.
- lancet fish — any large, marine fish of the genus Alepisaurus, having daggerlike teeth.
- latchstring — a string passed through a hole in a door, for raising the latch from the outside.
- lecithinase — An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of lecithin.
- lectureship — the office of lecturer.