15-letter words containing s, l, i, n

neurolinguistic — pertaining to neurolinguistics
neurophysiology — the branch of physiology dealing with the functions of the nervous system.
neuroplasticity — the capacity of the nervous system to develop new neuronal connections: research on neuroplasticity of the brain after injury.
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.
nicholas ridley — Nicholas, c1500–55, English bishop, reformer, and martyr.
nicholas, saint — Saint ("Nicholas the Great") died a.d. 867, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 858–867.
nicobar islands — a group of 19 islands in the Indian Ocean, south of the Andaman Islands, with which they form a territory of India. Area: 1645 sq km (635 sq miles)
nigger minstrel — a performer who puts on blackface (exaggerated negro-like make-up) usually to perform songs associated with the American South
night blindness — a condition of the eyes in which vision is normal in daylight but abnormally poor at night or in a dim light; nyctalopia.
night-sky light — the faint glow of the night sky, caused by such phenomena as airglow and zodiacal light.
nil desperandum — never despair
nitriding steel — any steel suitable for casehardening by nitriding.
no time to lose — If you say there is no time to lose or no time to be lost, you mean you must hurry as fast as you can to do something.
no-claims bonus — law: insurance premium reduction
noblesse oblige — the moral obligation of those of high birth, powerful social position, etc., to act with honor, kindliness, generosity, etc.
noise pollution — unwanted or harmful noise, as from automobiles, airplanes, or industrial workplaces.
nominal aphasia — aphasia in which the primary symptom is an inability to recall or recognize the names of objects
nominalizations — Plural form of nominalization.
non combustible — not flammable.
non-adversarial — a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe.
non-combustible — not flammable.
non-crystalline — of or like crystal; clear; transparent.
non-egotistical — pertaining to or characterized by egotism.
non-exhaustible — to drain of strength or energy, wear out, or fatigue greatly, as a person: I have exhausted myself working.
non-falsifiable — to make false or incorrect, especially so as to deceive: to falsify income-tax reports.
non-feasibility — capable of being done, effected, or accomplished: a feasible plan.
non-legislative — having the function of making laws: a legislative body.
non-ministerial — pertaining to the ministry of religion, or to a minister or other member of the clergy.
non-nationalism — spirit or aspirations common to the whole of a nation.
non-putrescible — liable to become putrid.
non-rationalism — the principle or habit of accepting reason as the supreme authority in matters of opinion, belief, or conduct.
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-speculation — the contemplation or consideration of some subject: to engage in speculation on humanity's ultimate destiny.
non-susceptible — admitting or capable of some specified treatment: susceptible of a high polish; susceptible to various interpretations.
nonastronomical — not astronomical
nonclassicality — The condition of being nonclassical.
noncompressible — not able to be compressed
nonconsolidated — (financial) Including the financial data of only the parent company.
nondisciplinary — of, for, or constituting discipline; enforcing or administering discipline: disciplinary action.
nonhospitalized — not hospitalized
noninsecticidal — absent or free of insecticide
noninstrumental — serving or acting as an instrument or means; useful; helpful.
nonmucilaginous — Not mucilaginous.
nonprofessional — not a member of or trained in a specific profession.
nonprofessorial — not professorial
nonrelativistic — not concerned with or involving the theory of relativity
nonsaponifiable — not capable of being saponified
nonsedimentable — incapable of being sedimented

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