12-letter words containing u, y
- continuality — of regular or frequent recurrence; often repeated; very frequent: continual bus departures.
- continuingly — to go on after suspension or interruption: The program continued after an intermission.
- continuously — uninterrupted in time; without cessation: continuous coughing during the concert.
- contributary — contributory
- contributory — A contributory factor of a problem or accident is one of the things which caused it to exist or happen.
- convolutedly — twisted; coiled.
- convulsively — of the nature of or characterized by convulsions or spasms.
- coquettishly — (of a woman) characteristically flirtatious, especially in a teasing, lighthearted manner.
- corruptively — In a corruptive way.
- cost-justify — to justify the allotment or spending of a specific sum of money for (an investment, procurement, etc.).
- countability — the fact of being countable
- counterparty — a person who is a party to a contract
- counterrally — an opposing rally
- counterreply — a reply made in response to a reply; rejoinder.
- counterstyle — an opposing style
- countertypes — Plural form of countertype.
- country club — A country club is a club in the country where you can play sports and attend social events.
- country code — a code of good practice recommended to those who use the countryside for recreational purposes
- country folk — people who live in the country
- country lane — a narrow country road, often bordered by hedges
- country life — life in the country
- country mile — a long way
- country park — an area of countryside, usually not less than 10 hectares, set aside for public recreation: often funded by a Countryside Commission grant
- country risk — the risk associated with an overseas investment due to the conditions prevailing in the country in which it is made
- country road — a road in the country
- country rock — the rock surrounding a mineral vein or igneous intrusion
- country seat — A country seat is a large house with land in the country which is owned by someone who also owns a house in a town.
- country-born — born in the country
- country-bred — brought up in the country
- countrywoman — A countrywoman is a woman who lives in the country rather than in a city or a town.
- countrywomen — Plural form of countrywoman.
- county agent — a government employee who gives advice on agriculture in a rural area
- county board — the governing body of a U.S. county consisting usually of three or more elected members.
- county clerk — a senior local government official
- county court — A county court is a local court which deals with private disputes between people, but does not deal with serious crimes.
- courageously — possessing or characterized by courage; brave: a courageous speech against the dictator.
- courtesy bus — a free bus
- courtesy car — a car that is lent to c customer by a garage or insurance company
- courtly love — a tradition represented in Western European literature between the 12th and the 14th centuries, idealizing love between a knight and a revered (usually married) lady
- cruciformity — being in the shape of a cross; cross-shaped.
- cruelty-free — (of a cosmetic or other product) developed without being tested on animals
- crumble away — disintegrate
- crushability — to press or squeeze with a force that destroys or deforms.
- cryoglobulin — an abnormal immunoglobulin, present in the blood in certain diseases, that precipitates below about 10°C, obstructing small blood vessels in the fingers and toes
- cryosurgical — of or relating to cryosurgery
- cryptococcus — any fungus of the genus Cryptococcus, some of which cause disease in animals and humans
- cryptogamous — Of or pertaining to the cryptogams.
- cryptonymous — having a code name or secret name
- cryptozygous — having the skull broad and the face narrow.
- cumbersomely — In a cumbersome way.