15-letter words containing s, e, n, r

neuroprosthesis — A prosthesis used to improve the function of an impaired nervous system.
neuropsychiatry — the branch of medicine dealing with diseases involving the mind and nervous system.
neuropsychology — The study of the relationship between behavior, emotion, and cognition on the one hand, and brain function on the other.
neuroscientific — the field of study encompassing the various scientific disciplines dealing with the structure, development, function, chemistry, pharmacology, and pathology of the nervous system.
neuroscientists — Plural form of neuroscientist.
neutral density — black, white, or a shade of grey; a colourless tone
neutral spirits — nonflavored alcohol of 95 percent, or 190 proof, obtained chiefly from grain or molasses or redistilled from brandy, rum, etc., used for blending with straight whiskies and in the making of gin, cordials, liqueurs, and the like.
new brunswicker — a native or inhabitant of New Brunswick
new hampshirite — of New Hampshire
new jersey plan — a plan, unsuccessfully proposed at the Constitutional Convention, providing for a single legislative house with equal representation for each state.
new territories — a British crown colony comprising Hong Kong island (29 sq. mi.; 75 sq. km), Kowloon peninsula, nearby islands, and the adjacent mainland in SE China (New Territories) reverted to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. 404 sq. mi. (1046 sq. km). Capital: Victoria.
new westminster — a city in SW British Columbia, in SW Canada, on the Fraser River: suburb of Vancouver.
new york school — a loosely associated group of American and European artists and sculptors, especially abstract expressionist painters, active in and near New York City chiefly in the 1940s and 1950s.
news conference — a press conference, especially one held by a government official.
newton's cradle — an ornamental puzzle consisting of a frame in which five metal balls are suspended in such a way that when one is moved it sets all the others in motion in turn
nicholas ridley — Nicholas, c1500–55, English bishop, reformer, and martyr.
nigger minstrel — a performer who puts on blackface (exaggerated negro-like make-up) usually to perform songs associated with the American South
nil desperandum — never despair
nitriding steel — any steel suitable for casehardening by nitriding.
nitrogen oxides — Nitrogen oxides are compounds of nitrogen and oxygen produced during combustion.
no great shakes — to move or sway with short, quick, irregular vibratory movements.
no holds barred — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
no respecter of — If you say that someone or something is no respecter of a rule or tradition, you mean that the rule or tradition is not important to them.
noise generator — a device used in synthesizers to produce high-frequency sound effects
non prosequitur — a judgment entered against the plaintiff in a suit when the plaintiff does not appear in court to prosecute it.
non-adversarial — a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe.
non-compression — the act of compressing.
non-compromised — unable to function optimally, especially with regard to immune response, owing to underlying disease, harmful environmental exposure, or the side effects of a course of treatment.
non-contrastive — not contrastive.
non-crystalline — of or like crystal; clear; transparent.
non-descriptive — having the quality of describing; characterized by description: a descriptive passage in an essay.
non-ministerial — pertaining to the ministry of religion, or to a minister or other member of the clergy.
non-putrescible — liable to become putrid.
non-residential — of or relating to residence or to residences: a residential requirement for a doctorate.
non-responsible — answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management (often followed by to or for): He is responsible to the president for his decisions.
non-shareholder — a holder or owner of shares, especially in a company or corporation.
non-suppurative — suppurating; characterized by suppuration.
non-traversable — to pass or move over, along, or through.
noncompensatory — serving to compensate, as for loss, lack, or injury.
noncompressible — not able to be compressed
nonconformities — Plural form of nonconformity.
nonconservation — A failure to conserve.
nonconservative — Not conservative.
nonconstructive — helping to improve; promoting further development or advancement (opposed to destructive): constructive criticism.
nondiscriminate — Not discriminate.
nonelectrolytes — Plural form of nonelectrolyte.
noninstrumental — serving or acting as an instrument or means; useful; helpful.
nonintersecting — Not intersecting.
nonintersection — Lack of intersection; failure to intersect.
nonprescription — (of drugs, medication, etc.) legally available for purchase without a doctor's prescription; over-the-counter.

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