12-letter words containing s, t, y, m
- memory farts — (jargon, humour) The flatulent sounds that some MS-DOS box BIOSes (most notably AMI's) make when checking memory at boot time.
- memory stick — computing: flashcard, dongle
- meniscectomy — the surgical excision of a meniscus, as of the knee joint.
- mercy stroke — coup de grâce.
- meristically — in a meristic manner
- merit system — a system or policy whereby people are promoted or rewarded on the basis of ability and achievement rather than because of seniority, quotas, patronage, or the like.
- meta-crystal — (language) A language for transformations of Crystal programs. Implemented in T.
- metaanalysis — Alternative spelling of meta-analysis.
- metaphysical — pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics.
- metapsychics — the study of psychic phenomena beyond the limits of ordinary or orthodox psychology
- methysergide — an ergot alkaloid derivative, C 2 1 H 2 7 N 3 O 2 , used in the prophylaxis and treatment of migraine and cluster headaches.
- meticulosity — taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance.
- meticulously — taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance.
- microanalyst — One who carries out microanalysis.
- microcrystal — a microscopic crystal.
- microsystems — Plural form of microsystem.
- midwest city — a city in central Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City.
- milquetoasty — Meek, timid.
- ming dynasty — the imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644
- misogynistic — reflecting or exhibiting hatred, dislike, mistrust, or mistreatment of women.
- misportrayal — the act of portraying.
- mob hysteria — the heightened and extreme emotions that can be experienced by people in a large crowd
- monastically — In a monastic manner.
- monohydrates — Plural form of monohydrate.
- monophysites — Plural form of monophysite.
- monophysitic — Of or pertaining to monophysitism.
- monosynaptic — having or relating to a sole synapse
- monotonously — lacking in variety; tediously unvarying: the monotonous flat scenery.
- morphosyntax — the study of the morphological and syntactic properties of linguistic or grammatical units.
- mosquito fly — dragonfly (def 1).
- mother's boy — mama's boy.
- mother's day — a day, usually the second Sunday in May, set aside in honor of mothers.
- motion study — time and motion study.
- motionlessly — In a motionless manner; without moving.
- motivelessly — Without a motive.
- motorcyclist — a motor vehicle similar to a bicycle but usually larger and heavier, chiefly for one rider but sometimes having two saddles or an attached sidecar for passengers.
- multi-storey — A multi-storey building has several floors at different levels above the ground.
- multisensory — of or relating to the senses or sensation.
- multiversity — a university with several campuses, each of which has many schools, divisions, etc.
- mycetomatous — relating to or affected by a mycetoma
- mycoparasite — a parasitic fungus whose host is another fungus.
- mycoproteins — Plural form of mycoprotein.
- myofilaments — Plural form of myofilament.
- mystagogical — someone who instructs others before initiation into religious mysteries or before participation in the sacraments.
- mysteriously — full of, characterized by, or involving mystery: a mysterious occurrence.
- mystery play — a medieval dramatic form based on a Biblical story, usually dealing with the life, death, and resurrection of Christ.
- mystery tour — an excursion to an unspecified destination
- mystifyingly — to perplex (a person) by playing upon the person's credulity; bewilder purposely.
- mythogenesis — the creation and development of myths
- mythologizes — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of mythologize.