12-letter words containing y, a
- cash economy — an economic system, or part of one, in which financial transactions are carried out in cash rather than via direct debit, standing order, bank transfer, or credit card
- cash payment — an immediate payment in cash
- caste system — the division of Hindu society into four major hereditary classes
- cataphyllary — a scale-like, simple form of a leaf, such as those which surround a bud
- cataphysical — perverse; contrary to nature
- categorially — in a manner relating to or involving categories
- categoricity — The quality of being categorical.
- cathode rays — a stream of electrons emitted from the surface of a cathode in a valve
- cathodically — in a cathodic manner, by using a cathode
- cationically — in a cationic manner
- catty-corner — Something that is catty-corner or kitty-corner from another thing is placed or arranged diagonally from it.
- cavity block — a precast concrete block that contains a cavity or cavities
- celebreality — a television genre that is unscripted and involves either the day-to-day documentation of a celebrity’s life or competitive challenges that a celebrity or celebrities must perform
- centennially — As part of a centennial.
- central city — the principal municipality of a metropolitan area, surrounded by suburbs and smaller towns; esp., the crowded, industrial, often blighted area
- cephalically — in relation to the head or near the head
- cephalometry — measurement of the dimensions of the human head by radiography: used mainly in orthodontics
- ceramography — the study, analysis, and preparation of ceramic microstructures, usually for industrial use
- cerebropathy — A hypochondriacal condition verging upon insanity, occurring in those whose brains have been unduly taxed.
- ceremonially — of, relating to, or characterized by ceremony; formal; ritual: a ceremonial occasion.
- cetylic acid — palmitic acid.
- chained lady — the constellation Andromeda.
- chalcography — the art of engraving on copper or brass
- chalcopyrite — a widely distributed yellow mineral consisting of a sulphide of copper and iron in tetragonal crystalline form: the principal ore of copper. Formula: CuFeS2
- chamaephytes — Plural form of chamaephyte.
- changelessly — In a changeless manner.
- chaos theory — a theory, applied in various branches of science, that apparently random phenomena have underlying order
- charity sale — a sale in aid of charity
- charity shop — A charity shop is a shop that sells used goods cheaply and gives its profits to a charity.
- charity toss — a free shot given as a penalty for a foul
- charity work — unpaid work, usually fundraising, done in aid of a charity
- charterparty — an agreement for the hire of all or part of a ship for a specified voyage or period of time
- chartophylax — an official who serves chiefly as the chancellor and archivist of a diocese.
- cheiloplasty — plastic surgery of the lip.
- chemotherapy — Chemotherapy is the treatment of disease using chemicals. It is often used in treating cancer.
- cherubically — In a cherubic way.
- chickahominy — a member of a North American Indian tribe of the Powhatan confederacy that inhabited eastern Virginia.
- chickasawhay — a river in SE Mississippi, flowing S to the Pascagoula River. 210 miles (338 km) long.
- child's play — something that is easy to do
- chimerically — In a chimerical manner.
- chimneyboard — a partition or a cover to shut off a fireplace
- chip away at — If you chip away at something such as an idea, a feeling, or a system, you gradually make it weaker or less likely to succeed by repeated efforts.
- chivalrously — having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty.
- chlorenchyma — plant tissue consisting of parenchyma cells that contain chlorophyll
- cholerically — In a choleric manner.
- choreography — Choreography is the inventing of steps and movements for ballets and other dances.
- choux pastry — a very light pastry made with eggs, used for eclairs, etc
- chrestomathy — a collection of literary passages, used in the study of language
- christianity — Christianity is a religion that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the belief that he was the son of God.
- christophany — an appearance or emergence of Christ following his crucifixion