12-letter words containing s, y, m
- superpolymer — a superior polymer
- sycophantism — a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
- symbolically — serving as a symbol of something (often followed by of).
- symbololatry — the worship of symbols
- symmetallism — the use of an alloy of two or more metals in fixed relative value as the standard of value and currency
- sympathizing — to be in sympathy or agreement of feeling; share in a feeling (often followed by with).
- symptomatize — symptomize.
- synaptosomal — pertaining to a synaptosome
- synclinorium — a regional structure of general synclinal form that includes a series of smaller folds.
- syndactylism — having certain digits joined together.
- synecdochism — the use of synecdoche
- syngman rhee — Syngman [sing-muh n] /ˈsɪŋ mən/ (Show IPA), 1875–1965, president of South Korea 1948–60.
- synonymously — having the character of synonyms or a synonym; equivalent in meaning; expressing or implying the same idea.
- syntagmatite — a dark crystalline form of hornblende
- syntheticism — a synthetic nature or approach
- syrtis major — an area in the northern hemisphere and near the equator of Mars, appearing as a dark region when viewed telescopically from the earth.
- systematical — having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan: a systematic course of reading; systematic efforts.
- systematized — to arrange in or according to a system; reduce to a system; make systematic.
- systemically — of or relating to a system.
- systems desk — a team of people who provide help with computer problems, for example within a company or institution
- systems disk — a disk used to store computer programs, esp the basic operating programs of a computer
- testamentary — of, relating to, or of the nature of a testament or will.
- the olympics — the Olympic Games
- theoclymenus — (in the Odyssey) a seer who foretold the return of Odysseus and the death of Penelope's suitors.
- thomas hardy — Godfrey Harold, 1877–1947, English mathematician.
- thomas talys — Thomas, Tallis, Thomas.
- thoracostomy — the construction of an artificial opening through the chest wall, usually for the drainage of fluid or the release of an abnormal accumulation of air.
- thrombolysis — the dissolving or breaking up of a thrombus.
- thymus gland — a ductless, butterfly-shaped gland lying at the base of the neck, formed mostly of lymphatic tissue and aiding in the production of T cells of the immune system: after puberty, the lymphatic tissue gradually degenerates.
- tmj syndrome — a condition attributed to tension in or faulty articulation of the temporomandibular joint, having a wide range of symptoms that include dizziness, ringing in the ears, and pain in the head, neck, and shoulders.
- tommy atkins — any private of the British army.
- tonsillotomy — incision or excision of a portion of a tonsil.
- touch system — a system of typing in which each finger is assigned to one or more keys, thereby enabling a person to type without looking at the keyboard.
- tracheostomy — the construction of an artificial opening through the neck into the trachea, usually for the relief of difficulty in breathing.
- track system — a system whereby students are separated into different groups or classes according to test scores or relative scholastic ability, as to assure that gifted students are not inhibited by slower learners.
- transmogrify — to change in appearance or form, especially strangely or grotesquely; transform.
- tremendously — extraordinarily great in size, amount, or intensity: a tremendous ocean liner; tremendous talent.
- troglodytism — the condition of being a troglodyte
- truck system — the system of paying wages in goods instead of money.
- tryparsamide — a white, crystalline powder, C 8 H 10 O 4 N 2 AsNa·½H 2 , used chiefly in treating African sleeping sickness.
- trysail mast — a small auxiliary mast fastened just abaft the mainmast or foremast of a sailing vessel.
- tumultuously — full of tumult or riotousness; marked by disturbance and uproar: a tumultuous celebration.
- unassumingly — modest; unpretentious.
- unhandsomely — unattractively
- unmeasurably — of undetermined or indefinitely great extent or amount; unlimited; measureless: the unmeasured heavens.
- unmistakably — not mistakable; clear; obvious.
- unsystematic — having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan: a systematic course of reading; systematic efforts.
- ureterostomy — the construction of an artificial opening from the ureter through the abdominal wall or the flanks, permitting the passage of urine.
- urethrostomy — the construction of an artificial opening from the urethra through the perineum, permitting the passage of urine.
- use immunity — a type of immunity guaranteeing that the testimony of the witness will not be used as evidence against him or her in court, although he or she can still be prosecuted on evidence of others.