11-letter words containing t, o, n, i, p
- nullipotent — (mathematics, computing) Describing an action which has no side effect. Queries are typically nullipotent: they return useful data, but do not change the data structure queried. Contrast with idempotent.
- nuncupation — the action of stating or asseverating an oath or pledge in a serious, official, or openly acknowledged manner
- nyctitropic — tending to assume at or just before nightfall positions unlike those maintained during the day, as the leaves or flowers of certain plants.
- nyctophobia — an abnormal fear of night or darkness.
- obstipation — obstinate constipation.
- occupations — Plural form of occupation.
- odd-pinnate — pinnate with an odd terminal leaflet.
- oenophilist — a person who enjoys wines, usually as a connoisseur.
- off-putting — provoking uneasiness, dislike, annoyance, or repugnance; disturbing or disagreeable.
- omnipatient — having unlimited patience
- omnipotence — the quality or state of being omnipotent.
- omnipotency — Omnipotence. (from 15th c.).
- omnipresent — present everywhere at the same time: the omnipresent God.
- on the piss — drinking alcohol, esp in large quantities
- on the spin — one after another
- oncoprotein — (genetics, oncology, protein) A protein that is coded for by an oncogene.
- onomatopeia — Alternative spelling of onomatopoeia.
- onomatopeic — Alternative form of onomatopoeic.
- open dating — the practice of putting a freshness date on food packages.
- open string — a staircase string whose top follows the profile of the steps in such a way that the treads project beyond its outer face.
- open switch — (IBM, probably from railways) An unresolved question, issue, or problem.
- open ticket — a return ticket which does not specify a date for travel
- openability — The quality of being openable.
- opening act — the first act at a concert, etc, esp before a main act
- openinsight — (programming, database) The workflow-enabled Windows 95/Windows NT version of Advanced Revelation, featuring native support for Lotus Notes, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and ODBC. OpenInsight is available from Revelation Software.
- operational — able to function or be used; functional: How soon will the new factory be operational?
- opinionated — obstinate or conceited with regard to the merit of one's own opinions; conceitedly dogmatic.
- opinionates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of opinionate.
- opinionator — (obsolete) An opinionated person; one given to conjecture.
- opisthokont — (biology) Any of very many eukaryotes whose flagellate cells propel themselves with a single posterior flagellum.
- oppertunity — Misspelling of opportunity.
- oppignorate — to promise or give as security
- opportunism — the policy or practice, as in politics, business, or one's personal affairs, of adapting actions, decisions, etc., to expediency or effectiveness regardless of the sacrifice of ethical principles.
- opportunist — a person who practices opportunism, or the policy of adapting actions, decisions, etc., to effectiveness regardless of the sacrifice of ethical principles: He is an extreme opportunist and always thinks the ends justify the means.
- opportunity — an appropriate or favorable time or occasion: Their meeting afforded an opportunity to exchange views.
- oppositions — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
- oppugnation — Opposition.
- oppurtunity — Misspelling of opportunity.
- optic nerve — either one of the second pair of cranial nerves, consisting of sensory fibers that conduct impulses from the retina to the brain.
- optionality — left to one's choice; not required or mandatory: Formal dress is optional.
- optokinetic — relating to a reflex whereby the eye follows a moving object
- organ point — a tone sustained by one part, usually the bass, while other parts progress without reference to it.
- ornithopods — Plural form of ornithopod.
- ornithopter — a heavier-than-air craft designed to be propelled through the air by flapping wings.
- orthopnoeic — difficult or painful breathing except in an erect sitting or standing position.
- outcropping — Geology. a cropping out, as of a stratum or vein at the surface of the earth. the exposed portion of such a stratum or vein.
- outline map — a map which only provides very basic information so that more details can be added
- outpatients — Plural form of outpatient.
- outpouching — (pathology) evagination.
- outpourings — Plural form of outpouring.