12-letter words containing s, p, i, l, y
- expressively — In an expressive manner.
- hernioplasty — an operation for the repair of a hernia.
- hydrophilous — pollinated by the agency of water.
- hydrosalpinx — A distally blocked Fallopian tube filled with serous or clear fluid.
- hygrophilous — a plant that thrives in wet or very moist ground.
- hylomorphism — the theory that every physical object is composed of two principles, an unchanging prime matter and a form deprived of actuality with every substantial change of the object.
- hyper-social — relating to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations: a social club.
- hyperalgesia — an exaggerated sense of pain (opposed to hypalgesia).
- hyperalgesic — Of or pertaining to hyperalgesia.
- hyperbolised — to use hyperbole; exaggerate.
- hyperboloids — Plural form of hyperboloid.
- hyperplastic — Of, or relating to hyperplasia.
- hyperrealism — interest in or concern for the actual or real, as distinguished from the abstract, speculative, etc.
- hyperspatial — Pertaining to hyperspace.
- hypnotisable — Alternative spelling of hypnotizable.
- hypocycloids — Plural form of hypocycloid.
- hyposulphite — Also called hydrosulfite. a salt of hyposulfurous acid.
- imperishably — In an imperishable manner.
- impersonally — In an impersonal manner.
- imperviously — In an impervious manner; impenetrably; impermeably.
- impressively — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- indisputably — not disputable or deniable; uncontestable. indisputable evidence.
- inhospitably — not inclined to, or characterized by, hospitality, as persons or actions; unfriendly.
- isotopically — With regard to isotopes.
- lady-slipper — cypripedium
- liberty ship — a slow cargo ship built in large numbers for the U.S. merchant marine during World War II and having a capacity of about 11,000 deadweight tons.
- lipoxygenase — (enzyme) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
- lymphangitis — inflammation of the lymphatic vessels.
- mains supply — electricity, water, or gas supplied to a building through wires or pipes
- metaphysical — pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics.
- milk parsley — a wetland plant belonging to the family Apiaceae
- misportrayal — the act of portraying.
- myelopoiesis — (biology) The regulated formation of myeloid cells.
- nephanalysis — a map or chart showing the distribution of types and amounts of clouds and precipitation at a given time.
- olympic-size — of the dimensions or length prescribed for the Olympic Games and other major athletic competitions: an Olympic-size speed-skating oval.
- opposability — capable of being placed opposite to something else: the opposable thumb of primates.
- oppressively — burdensome, unjustly harsh, or tyrannical: an oppressive king; oppressive laws.
- oversimplify — make too simple
- palynologist — the study of live and fossil spores, pollen grains, and similar plant structures.
- pansexuality — Psychiatry. pertaining to the theory that all human behavior is based on sexuality.
- papistically — in the manner of the Roman Catholic Church or a Roman Catholic
- paralysingly — in a manner that paralyses
- parasitology — the branch of biology dealing with parasites and the effects of parasitism.
- parisyllabic — (of a noun or verb, in inflected languages) containing the same number of syllables in all or almost all inflected forms
- passion play — a dramatic representation of the passion of Christ, as that given every ten years at the Bavarian village of Oberammergau.
- passionately — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- pennsylvania — a state in the E United States. 45,333 sq. mi. (117,410 sq. km). Capital: Harrisburg. Abbreviation: PA (for use with zip code), Pa., Penn., Penna.
- pennywhistle — a cheap toy whistle orig. sold for a penny
- perfidiously — deliberately faithless; treacherous; deceitful: a perfidious lover.
- permissively — habitually or characteristically accepting or tolerant of something, as social behavior or linguistic usage, that others might disapprove or forbid.