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14-letter words containing t, o, p, i, e

  • isentropically — in an isentropic manner
  • isolated point — Mathematics. a point in a set such that the neighborhood of the point is devoid of any other points belonging to the set.
  • itching powder — a powder that causes itching when applied to human skin. usually used as a practical joke on an unsuspecting victim
  • jarabe tapatio — a dance of Mexican origin, performed by a couple and consisting of nine figures and melodies, in which the partners often dance facing each other but not touching.
  • jet propulsion — the propulsion of a body by its reaction to a force ejecting a gas or a liquid from it.
  • junior partner — a partner in a law firm or financial organisation who has less responsibility than a senior partner
  • kentish plover — Charadrius alexandrinus, a small wading bird belonging to the plover family, breeding in the tropics and subtropics; it is white and greyish-brown, with black legs and bill
  • keratinophilic — (of a plant such as a fungus) growing on keratinous substances such as hair, hooves, nails, etc
  • kit inspection — inspection of soldiers' kit by a superior officer, to make sure it is all clean, working, and in a good state
  • kitchen police — soldiers detailed by roster or as punishment to assist in kitchen duties.
  • kleptomaniacal — Having a compulsion to steal, as a kleptomaniac does.
  • kleptoparasite — A bird, insect, or other animal that habitually robs animals of other species of food.
  • lantern pinion — a wheel, used like a pinion, consisting essentially of two parallel disks or heads whose peripheries are connected by a series of bars that engage with the teeth of another wheel.
  • latency period — Psychoanalysis. the stage of personality development, extending from about four or five years of age to the beginning of puberty, during which sexual urges appear to lie dormant.
  • le misanthrope — a comedy (1666) by Molière.
  • leamington spa — a city in Warwickshire, central England: health resort.
  • legislatorship — The office or position of a legislator.
  • lepidopterists — Plural form of lepidopterist.
  • lepontine alps — a range of the S central Alps, in S Switzerland and N Italy. Highest peak: Monte Leone, 3553 m (11 657 ft)
  • leptomeningeal — (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the leptomeninges.
  • leucocytopenia — leucopenia
  • leukocytopenia — a decrease in the number of white blood cells in the blood.
  • lexicographist — (chiefly, archaic) A student specialising in the discipline of lexicography; lexicographer.
  • lexington park — a town in S Maryland.
  • limited policy — a policy that covers only certain types of losses within an area of risks.
  • liquid protein — an amino acid hydrosol used in weight-reduction programs as a substitute for all or some meals: generally regarded as hazardous to health because of low nutritional content and recommended for controlled use only under medical supervision.
  • listed company — A listed company is a company whose shares are quoted on a stock exchange.
  • listening post — Military. a post or position, as in advance of a defensive line, established for the purpose of listening to detect the enemy's movements.
  • lugger topsail — a fore-and-aft topsail used above a lugsail.
  • machine pistol — a fully automatic pistol; submachine gun.
  • magnetic epoch — a geologically long period of time during which the magnetic field of the earth retains the same polarity. The magnetic field may reverse during such a period for a geologically short period of time (a magnetic event)
  • magnetooptical — Having both magnetic and optical elements.
  • magnetospheric — Of, pertaining to, or happening within the magnetosphere.
  • malapportioned — (of a state or other political unit) poorly apportioned, especially divided, organized, or structured in a manner that prevents large sections of a population from having equitable representation in a legislative body.
  • malappropriate — inappropriate
  • manitoba maple — a Canadian fast-growing variety of maple
  • map projection — a projecting or protruding part. Synonyms: overhang, protrusion, jut.
  • mephistopheles — Medieval Demonology. one of the seven chief devils and the tempter of Faust.
  • mercaptopurine — a yellow, crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C 5 H 4 N 4 S, used in the treatment of leukemia.
  • metamorphizing — Present participle of metamorphize.
  • metamorphosing — to change the form or nature of; transform.
  • metamorphosise — (UK, nonstandard) To metamorphose.
  • metamorphosize — (US, nonstandard) To undergo the process of metamorphosis; to metamorphose.
  • metaphorically — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
  • metaphosphoric — applied to an acid (HPO3) containing a molecule less of water than orthophosphoric acid
  • metempsychosis — the transmigration of the soul, especially the passage of the soul after death from a human or animal to some other human or animal body.
  • metoclopramide — a white crystalline substance, C 1 4 H 2 2 ClN 3 O 2 , used primarily in the symptomatic treatment of certain upper gastrointestinal tract problems, and as an antiemetic.
  • metoposcopical — relating to metoposcopy
  • metropolitical — metropolitan
  • microcomponent — a hi-fi component considerably smaller than a minicomponent and much smaller than a standard-size component.
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