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15-letter words containing t, o, e, n

  • hyperactivation — (biology) A form of sperm motility associated with active beating of the flagellum.
  • hypercorrection — the substitution, in an inappropriate context, of a pronunciation, grammatical form, or usage thought by the speaker or writer to be appropriate, resulting usually from overgeneralizing in an effort to replace seemingly incorrect forms with correct ones, as the substitution of between you and I for between you and me, by analogy with you and I as the subject of a sentence.
  • hyperfunctional — of or relating to a function or functions: functional difficulties in the administration.
  • hyperinvolution — a decrease in the size of an organ following enlargement, usually used to describe the shrinking of the uterus after childbirth
  • hyperproduction — an increased or excessive production or output
  • hypersalivation — the act or process of salivating.
  • hypocrystalline — (of igneous rocks) having both glass and crystalline components
  • hypoproteinemia — an abnormally low concentration of protein in the blood.
  • hyposensitivity — low or diminished sensitivity to stimulation.
  • hypoventilating — Present participle of hypoventilate.
  • hypoventilation — Breathing at an abnormally slow rate, resulting in an increased amount of carbon dioxide in the blood.
  • i don't suppose — You can say 'I don't suppose' as a way of introducing a polite request.
  • identifications — Plural form of identification.
  • identity theory — a form of materialism which holds mental states to be identical with certain states of the brain and so to have no separate existence, but regards this identity as contingent so that mentalistic and physicalistic language are not held to be synonymous
  • if nothing else — You can say 'if nothing else' to indicate that what you are mentioning is, in your opinion, the only good thing in a particular situation.
  • ignition source — An ignition source is a process or event which can cause a fire or explosion.
  • ignition system — the system in an internal-combustion engine that produces the spark to ignite the mixture of fuel and air: includes the battery, ignition coil, distributor, spark plugs, and associated switches and wiring.
  • ill-conditioned — in a surly or bad mood, state, etc.
  • ill-intentioned — having malicious intentions: an ill-intentioned criticism that was meant more to hurt than to help.
  • illustriousness — The state of being illustrious.
  • image converter — a device for producing a visual image formed by other electromagnetic radiation such as infrared or ultraviolet radiation or X-rays
  • immunoadsorbent — immunosorbent.
  • immunochemistry — the study of the chemistry of immunologic substances and reactions.
  • immunocompetent — having the potential for immunologic response; capable of developing immunity after exposure to antigen.
  • immunodeficient — Exhibiting immunodeficiency.
  • immunoreactions — Plural form of immunoreaction.
  • implementations — Plural form of implementation.
  • implied consent — a manifestation of consent to something through conduct, including inaction or silence.
  • imponderability — The state or characteristic of being imponderable.
  • importunateness — Quality of being importunate.
  • impressionistic — a person who follows or adheres to the theories, methods, and practices of impressionism, especially in the fields of painting, music, or literature.
  • in conversation — If you say that people are in conversation, you mean that they are talking together.
  • in deference to — out of regard or respect for (a person or the person's position or wishes)
  • in dependent of — not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker.
  • in line of duty — in the performance of authorized or prescribed military duty
  • in one's pocket — a shaped piece of fabric attached inside or outside a garment and forming a pouch used especially for carrying small articles.
  • in one's tracks — a structure consisting of a pair of parallel lines of rails with their crossties, on which a railroad train, trolley, or the like runs.
  • in pari delicto — in equal fault; equally culpable or blameworthy.
  • in spite of sth — You use in spite of to introduce a fact which makes the rest of the statement you are making seem surprising.
  • in the box seat — in the best position
  • in the doghouse — a small shelter for a dog.
  • in the doldrums — miserable, depressed
  • in the event of — something that happens or is regarded as happening; an occurrence, especially one of some importance.
  • in the hands of — under the control of
  • in the light of — in view of, given
  • in the long run — to go quickly by moving the legs more rapidly than at a walk and in such a manner that for an instant in each step all or both feet are off the ground.
  • in the majority — the largest group
  • in the midst of — amid, among
  • in the old days — a long time ago
  • in the shape of — You can use in the shape of to state exactly who or what you are referring to, immediately after referring to them in a general way.
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