14-letter words containing s, l, o, g
- organisational — (British) alternative spelling of organizational.
- organosiloxane — a siloxane containing an organic group.
- ornithologists — Plural form of ornithologist.
- oscillographic — Of or pertaining to an oscillograph.
- osmoregulation — the process by which cells and simple organisms maintain fluid and electrolyte balance with their surroundings.
- osmoregulatory — Of or pertaining to osmoregulation.
- osteogenically — By osteogenesis.
- osteologically — Concerning only the osteological aspects.
- overgenerously — in an overgenerous manner
- overland stage — a stagecoach used in the western U.S. during the middle of the 19th century.
- oxford english — that form of the received pronunciation of English supposed to be typical of Oxford University and regarded by many as affected or pretentious
- palaebiologist — a person who studies or is an expert in palaebiology
- paleobiologist — the branch of paleontology dealing with fossil life forms, especially with reference to their origin, structure, evolution, etc.
- paleoecologist — the branch of ecology dealing with the relations and interactions between ancient life forms and their environment.
- paleomagnetism — Geology. magnetic polarization acquired by the minerals in a rock at the time the rock was deposited or solidified.
- paleontologist — the science of the forms of life existing in former geologic periods, as represented by their fossils.
- parapsychology — the branch of psychology that deals with the investigation of purportedly psychic phenomena, as clairvoyance, extrasensory perception, telepathy, and the like.
- pharmacologist — the science dealing with the preparation, uses, and especially the effects of drugs.
- philosophising — to speculate or theorize, usually in a superficial or imprecise manner.
- philosophizing — to speculate or theorize, usually in a superficial or imprecise manner.
- photogeologist — a person who studies or has a profession in photogeology
- phraseological — manner or style of verbal expression; characteristic language: legal phraseology.
- phytosociology — the branch of ecology dealing with the origin, composition, structure, and classification of plant communities.
- pleasant grove — a town in central Utah.
- plethysmograph — a device for measuring and recording changes in the volume of the body or of a body part or organ.
- plotting sheet — a blank chart having only a compass rose and latitude lines, longitude lines, or both, marked and annotated, as required, by a navigator.
- pneumonologist — an expert or specialist in the respiratory system
- poly-syllogism — an argument made up of a chain of syllogisms, the conclusion of each being a premise of the one following, until the last one.
- polygon pusher — (Or "rectangle slinger"). A chip designer who spends most of his or her time at the physical layout level (which requires drawing *lots* of multi-coloured polygons).
- polygraph test — a test carried out using a polygraph, esp used by the police to try to find out whether somebody is telling the truth
- pop psychology — beliefs about psychology, and about ways of applying psychology which are not based on science
- pop-psychology — psychological or pseudopsychological counseling, interpretations, concepts, terminology, etc., often simplistic or superficial, popularized by certain personalities, magazine articles, television shows, advice columns, or the like, that influence the general public.
- popular singer — a professional singer who specializes in popular songs.
- porter's lodge — a room near the entrance of a public building such as a college, which is occupied by the porter
- position angle — the direction in which one object lies relative to another on the celestial sphere, measured in degrees from north in an easterly direction
- postcollegiate — denoting something that takes place after college or among those that are no longer at college
- postganglionic — of, relating to, or consisting of ganglia.
- pound sterling — pound2 (def 3).
- power struggle — fight to take control
- pre-psychology — the science of the mind or of mental states and processes.
- progestational — prepared for pregnancy, as the lining of the uterus prior to menstruation or in the early stages of gestation itself; progravid.
- prognostically — of or relating to prognosis.
- prostate gland — an organ that surrounds the urethra of males at the base of the bladder, comprising a muscular portion, which controls the release of urine, and a glandular portion, which secretes an alkaline fluid that makes up part of the semen and enhances the motility and fertility of sperm.
- protistologist — a student of, or expert in, protistology
- pseudo-english — of, relating to, or characteristic of England or its inhabitants, institutions, etc.
- psychogalvanic — pertaining to or involving electric changes in the body resulting from reactions to mental or emotional stimuli.
- public housing — housing owned or operated by a government and usually offered at low rent to the needy.
- pyramidologist — a person who believes in pyramidology
- quintus prolog — (language, product) A version of Prolog developed by Quintus. Development of Quintus Prolog had transferred to the Swedish Institute of Computer Science by December 1998. Telephone: +1 (800) 542 1283.
- quota sampling — a method of conducting market research in which the sample is selected according to a quota-system based on such factors as age, sex, social class, etc