8-letter words containing s, i, m, o
- iotacism — the conversion of other vowel sounds, especially in Modern Greek, into (ē), the sound of iota.
- isangoma — Alternative form of sangoma.
- isanomal — a line on a map or chart connecting points having an equal anomaly of a meteorological quantity.
- isochasm — a line on a map or chart connecting points where auroras are observed with equal frequency.
- isocheim — a line on a map connecting points that have the same mean winter temperature.
- isocryme — a line on a map connecting points that have the same temperature during the coldest period of a year
- isodomic — (of ashlar) composed of stones of uniform size.
- isodomon — (in Greek history) masonry formed of uniform blocks, with courses of equal height
- isogamic — isogamous
- isograms — Plural form of isogram.
- isomeric — of, relating to, or displaying isomerism.
- isometry — equality of measure.
- isomorph — an organism that is isomorphic with another or others.
- isonomia — Equality before the law; possession of equal rights; equal distribution of rights and privileges.
- isotherm — Meteorology. a line on a weather map or chart connecting points having equal temperature.
- isotimic — (of a line or surface in space) having an equal value of some quantity at a given time.
- isozymes — any of the genetically variant forms of certain enzymes that catalyze the same reaction but that may differ in activity, composition, or physical properties.
- isozymic — Pertaining to an isozyme.
- japonism — something typically Japanese.
- jingoism — the spirit, policy, or practice of jingoes; bellicose chauvinism.
- kingdoms — Plural form of kingdom.
- laborism — a political theory favoring the dominance of labor in the economic and political life of a country.
- laconism — laconic brevity.
- laminose — laminate; laminar.
- laminous — laminate; laminose.
- lampions — Plural form of lampion.
- lifesome — (poetic) animated; gay; lively; sprightly.
- limassol — a seaport in S Cyprus: Phoenician ruins.
- limmasol — a seaport in S Cyprus: Phoenician ruins.
- limousin — a former province in central France.
- liposome — Cell Biology. a microscopic artificial sac composed of fatty substances and used in experimental research of the cell.
- lipscomb — William Nunn [nuhn] /nʌn/ (Show IPA), Jr. 1919–2011, U.S. chemist: Nobel Prize 1976.
- lissomly — Alt form lissomely.
- lobbyism — a person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest; a member of a lobby.
- localism — a word, phrase, pronunciation, or manner of speaking that is peculiar to one locality.
- logicism — the doctrine, developed chiefly by Gottlob Frege and Bertrand Russell, that mathematics can be reduced to logic.
- lorimers — Plural form of lorimer.
- loyalism — a person who is loyal; a supporter of the sovereign or of the existing government, especially in time of revolt.
- luminous — radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright.
- machismo — a strong or exaggerated sense of manliness; an assumptive attitude that virility, courage, strength, and entitlement to dominate are attributes or concomitants of masculinity.
- machoism — having or characterized by qualities considered manly, especially when manifested in an assertive, self-conscious, or dominating way.
- madisons — Plural form of madison.
- mahonias — Plural form of mahonia.
- maillots — Plural form of maillot.
- mailouts — an act or instance of mailing out a quantity of letters, circulars, or the like; mailing.
- mailshot — Bulk advertising sent through the post/mail.
- malisons — Plural form of malison.
- manitous — Plural form of manitou.
- mansions — Plural form of mansion.
- mao suit — an outfit worn in the People's Republic of China consisting of a Mao jacket and loose trousers.