12-letter words containing s, y, c, o, i
- forensically — pertaining to, connected with, or used in courts of law or public discussion and debate.
- forrest city — a city in E Arkansas.
- frolicsomely — In a frolicsome manner.
- geochemistry — the science dealing with the chemical changes in and the composition of the earth's crust.
- geophysicist — the branch of geology that deals with the physics of the earth and its atmosphere, including oceanography, seismology, volcanology, and geomagnetism.
- geosynclinal — Geology. pertaining to a synclinal fold that involves a relatively large part of the earth's surface.
- geosynclines — Plural form of geosyncline.
- glycerolysis — chemical decomposition resulting from the interaction of a compound and glycerol.
- glycogenesis — the formation of glycogen from monosaccharides in the body, especially glucose.
- glycogenosis — any of several inherited disorders of glycogen metabolism that result in excess accumulation of glycogen in various organs of the body.
- glycosidases — Plural form of glycosidase.
- gynecologist — a physician specializing in gynecology. Abbreviation: GYN, gyn.
- gynecomastia — abnormal enlargement of the breast in a male.
- gynodioecism — the condition of having flowers that are only female in one example of a plant and flowers that have stamens and pistils in another example of a plant of the same species
- hellaciously — In a hellacious manner.
- hemodynamics — the branch of physiology dealing with the forces involved in the circulation of the blood.
- hidrocystoma — An adenoma of the sweat glands.
- high society — society (def 9).
- histiocytoma — A tumour consisting of histiocytes.
- historically — of, pertaining to, treating, or characteristic of history or past events: historical records; historical research.
- hockey stick — the stick used in field hockey or ice hockey.
- holistically — incorporating the concept of holism, or the idea that the whole is more than merely the sum of its parts, in theory or practice: holistic psychology.
- homocysteine — An amino acid that occurs in the body as an intermediate in the metabolism of methionine and cysteine.
- hydroelastic — undergoing a change in elasticity as a result of the flow of water or another fluid
- hydronautics — (nautical) The science of the design and construction of ships, their engines, and their instrumentation.
- hydrostatics — the branch of hydrodynamics that deals with the statics of fluids, usually confined to the equilibrium and pressure of liquids.
- hygrochastic — of or relating to the opening of a fruit or flower caused by water or moisture
- hyper-social — relating to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations: a social club.
- hypersomniac — a tendency to sleep excessively.
- hypocoristic — endearing, as a pet name, diminutive, or euphemism.
- hypocycloids — Plural form of hypocycloid.
- hypsochromic — (physics) Of a change in the position of a spectral band, to a higher frequency.
- hypsographic — a branch of geography that deals with the measurement and mapping of the topography of the earth above sea level.
- hysterogenic — inducing hysteria.
- ichthyosaurs — Plural form of ichthyosaur.
- idiodynamics — a system of beliefs in psychology emphasizing the role of the personality in choosing stimuli and in organizing responses.
- idiosyncracy — Alternative spelling of idiosyncrasy.
- idiosyncrasy — A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
- incautiously — In an incautious manner; with a lack of caution.
- incestuously — involving incest.
- inclusionary — (of zoning, housing programs, etc.) stipulating that a certain percentage of new housing will be priced within the reach of middle-income buyers or renters.
- inconsolably — not able to be comforted or consoled; disconsolate: She was inconsolable when her son died.
- inconstantly — In an inconstant manner.
- indecorously — not decorous; violating generally accepted standards of good taste or propriety; unseemly.
- infectiously — communicable by infection, as from one person to another or from one part of the body to another: infectious diseases.
- insouciantly — free from concern, worry, or anxiety; carefree; nonchalant.
- intercessory — having the function of interceding: an intercessory prayer.
- intersociety — intersocietal
- isoenzymatic — isoenzymic
- isotacticity — (of a polymer) having the same configuration at successive, regularly spaced positions along the chain. See also configuration (def 4).