9-letter words containing s, o, c, i, p
- procopius — a.d. c490–c562, Greek historian.
- proctitis — inflammation of the rectum and anus.
- promuscis — the proboscis of some insects
- prophasic — relating to the first stage of nuclear division
- proscribe — to denounce or condemn (a thing) as dangerous or harmful; prohibit.
- proscript — a proscription or prohibition
- prosocial — acting to the benefit of society in general
- prostatic — Also, prostatic [pro-stat-ik] /prɒˈstæt ɪk/ (Show IPA). of or relating to the prostate gland.
- protistic — of or relating to the kingdom Protista
- proxemics — Sociology, Psychology. the study of the spatial requirements of humans and animals and the effects of population density on behavior, communication, and social interaction.
- psoriatic — a common chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by scaly patches.
- psychosis — a mental disorder characterized by symptoms, such as delusions or hallucinations, that indicate impaired contact with reality.
- psychotic — Psychiatry. characterized by or afflicted with psychosis. Synonyms: (in nontechnical usage) insane, psychopathic, lunatic, mentally ill; mad, disturbed, deranged, demented, non compos mentis. Antonyms: sane; compos mentis, clearheaded, lucid.
- pumiceous — Also called pumice stone. a porous or spongy form of volcanic glass, used as an abrasive.
- rapacious — given to seizing for plunder or the satisfaction of greed.
- rhapsodic — extravagantly enthusiastic; ecstatic.
- saporific — producing or imparting flavor or taste.
- saprozoic — (of animals or plants) feeding on dead organic matter
- sarcoptic — related to or caused by itch-mites that cause mange in animals
- scapolite — any of a group of minerals of variable composition, essentially silicates of aluminum, calcium, and sodium, occurring as massive aggregates or tetragonal crystals.
- schizopod — any crustacean of the former order or division Schizopoda, now divided into the orders Mysidacea, comprising the opossum shrimps, and Euphausiacea, comprising krill.
- sciophyte — any plant that grows best in the shade
- sciosophy — supposed knowledge of natural or supernatural phenomena or forces, usually based on tradition, as astrology or phrenology.
- scopeloid — a member of a family of deep-sea fish with luminous spots
- scopoline — a soluble crystalline alkaloid obtained from the decomposition of scopolamine and used as a sedative. Formula: C8H13NO2
- scorpioid — resembling a scorpion.
- scotophil — living and flourishing in darkness.
- scriptory — of or relating to writing
- serotypic — of or relating to a serotype
- showpiece — something that is displayed or exhibited.
- simpatico — congenial or like-minded; likable: I find our new neighbor simpatico in every respect.
- skiascope — retinoscope.
- skiascopy — retinoscope.
- slipcover — a cover of cloth or other material for a piece of furniture, as an upholstered chair or sofa, made so as to be easily removable.
- slo pitch — slow pitch
- slo-pitch — a type of softball with ten players per side and in which each pitch must travel in an arc from three to ten feet high.
- sociopath — a person with a psychopathic personality whose behavior is antisocial, often criminal, and who lacks a sense of moral responsibility or social conscience.
- sophistic — of the nature of sophistry; fallacious.
- soporific — causing or tending to cause sleep.
- spasmodic — pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms.
- spicewood — spicebush (def 1).
- sporicide — a substance or preparation for killing spores.
- stenopaic — (of an optic device) having a narrow opening devised to improve eyesight by limiting obscurations
- stenopeic — pertaining to or containing a narrow slit or minute opening: a stenopeic device to aid vision after eye surgery.
- stockpile — a supply of material, as a pile of gravel in road maintenance.
- supercoil — superhelix.
- suspicion — act of suspecting.
- sympatico — simpatico
- symphonic — Music. of, for, pertaining to, or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra.
- symposiac — of, relating to, or suitable for a symposium.