15-letter words containing s, r
- amery ice shelf — an ice barrier in Antarctica, in the SW Indian Ocean, bordered by Enderby Land on the N and American Highland on the W.
- anacostia river — a river in the District of Columbia flowing into the Potomac River. about 24 miles (39 km) long.
- analogous color — Art. any one of a group of related colors that are near each other on the color wheel, a circular chart that shows gradations of color: Red, orange, and yellow are analogous colors. Compare complementary color (def 1a).
- anamorphic lens — a component in the optical system of a film projector for converting standard 35mm film images into wide-screen format
- ancient history — Ancient history is the history of ancient civilizations, especially Greece and Rome.
- andrada e silva — José Bonifacio de [zhaw-ze baw-nee-fah-syoo di] /ʒɔˈzɛ ˌbɔ niˈfɑ syʊ dɪ/ (Show IPA), 1763–1838, Brazilian statesman and scientist: architect of Brazilian independence.
- andromonoecious — (of a plant species) having hermaphrodite and male flowers on the same plant
- androstenedione — a weak hormone, C19H26O2, produced by the ovaries, testes, and adrenal glands as a precursor to estrogen, testosterone, etc.: formerly taken in a concentrated tablet or capsule form as by some bodybuilders
- aneroid capsule — a box or chamber of thin metal, partially exhausted of air, used in the aneroid barometer and pressure altimeter.
- anfractuosities — Plural form of anfractuosity.
- angel's-trumpet — any of several plants belonging to the genera Brugmansia and Datura, of the nightshade family, having large, trumpet-shaped flowers in a variety of colors.
- angina pectoris — a sudden intense pain in the chest, often accompanied by feelings of suffocation, caused by momentary lack of adequate blood supply to the heart muscle
- angle of repose — the maximum angle to the horizontal at which rocks, soil, etc, will remain without sliding
- angular measure — the units used to measure angles. Compare angle1 (def 1c).
- angustirostrate — having a narrow, beak-like part
- anisotropically — Physics. of unequal physical properties along different axes. Compare isotropic (def 1).
- annapolis royal — a town in SE Canada in W Nova Scotia on an arm of the Bay of Fundy: the first settlement in Canada (1605). Pop: 550 (2001)
- anne of austria — 1601–66, wife of Louis XIII of France and daughter of Philip III of Spain: regent of France (1643–61) for her son Louis XIV
- anniversary day — a day for celebrating the foundation date of one of the former Provinces
- annular eclipse — an eclipse of the sun in which the moon does not cover the entire disc of the sun, so that a ring of sunlight surrounds the shadow of the moon
- annus mirabilis — a year of wonders, catastrophes, or other notable events
- answer the door — When you answer the door, you go and open the door because a visitor has knocked on it or rung the bell.
- anteroposterior — Relating to or directed toward both front and back.
- anthony burgess — Anthony, 1917–93, English novelist and critic.
- anthropogenesis — the study of the origins of man
- anthropologists — Plural form of anthropologist.
- anthropometrics — the science of measuring the size and proportions of the human body (called anthropometry), especially as applied to the design of furniture and machines.
- anthropopathism — ascription of human passions or feelings to a being or beings not human, especially to a deity.
- anthropophagous — Who practices anthropophagy.
- anthropopsychic — the attribution of consciousness to divine beings and nature
- anthroposophist — A proponent of anthroposophy.
- anti-censorship — the act or practice of censoring.
- anti-conformist — a person who conforms, especially unquestioningly, to the usual practices or standards of a group, society, etc.
- anti-depressant — An anti-depressant is a drug which is used to treat people who are suffering from depression.
- anti-federalism — U.S. History. a member or supporter of the Antifederal party.
- anti-historical — of, pertaining to, treating, or characteristic of history or past events: historical records; historical research.
- anti-liberalism — the quality or state of being liberal, as in behavior or attitude.
- anti-naturalism — Literature. a manner or technique of treating subject matter that presents, through volume of detail, a deterministic view of human life and actions. a deterministic theory of writing in which it is held that a writer should adopt an objective view toward the material written about, be free of preconceived ideas as to form and content, and represent with clinical accuracy and frankness the details of life. Compare realism (def 4b). a representation of natural appearances or natural patterns of speech, manner, etc., in a work of fiction. the depiction of the physical environment, especially landscape or the rural environment.
- anti-puritanism — the principles and practices of the Puritans.
- anti-radicalism — the holding or following of radical or extreme views or principles.
- anti-separatist — a person who separates, withdraws, or secedes, as from an established church.
- antiabortionist — An antiabortionist is someone who wants to limit or prevent the legal availability of abortions.
- antiaphrodisiac — something that represses sexual desire
- antiaristocracy — Opposed to the aristocracy.
- antiarrhythmics — Plural form of antiarrhythmic.
- anticarcinogens — Plural form of anticarcinogen.
- anticholesterol — an agent which acts against cholesterol, either as an antibody produced naturally by many mammals or in the form of a drug
- antichristianly — in an Antichristian manner
- anticlericalism — opposed to the influence and activities of the clergy or the church in secular or public affairs.
- antidepressants — of or relating to a substance that is used in the treatment of mood disorders, as characterized by various manic or depressive affects.