12-letter words containing y, a
- archetypally — the original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or on which they are based; a model or first form; prototype.
- archetypical — Archetypical means the same as archetypal.
- arctic daisy — a daisy, Chrysanthemum arcticum, of arctic regions, having asterlike heads of white or lilac flowers.
- army cutworm — the larva of a noctuid moth, Chorizagrotis auxiliaris, that is a pest of wheat and alfalfa in the Plains states.
- army officer — a person in the army who holds a position of authority, responsibility and duty, especially one who holds a commission
- army surplus — used or unused articles of military clothing, equipment, etc previously allocated to or intended for the use of army personnel but now sold off to members of the public
- aromatherapy — Aromatherapy is a type of treatment which involves massaging the body with special fragrant oils.
- aromatically — having an aroma; fragrant or sweet-scented; odoriferous.
- arousability — to stimulate sexually.
- array theory — (theory) A theory developed by Trenchard More Jr. and used as the basis for the NIAL language. Papers are available from the IBM Cambridge Scientific Center, Cambridge MA.
- arsenopyrite — a white or grey metallic mineral consisting of a sulphide of iron and arsenic that forms monoclinic crystals with an orthorhombic shape: an ore of arsenic. Formula: FeAsS
- arteriopathy — Any disease of the arteries.
- arthrography — the X-ray examination of a joint after injection of a contrast medium into the joint space
- arthroplasty — surgical repair of a diseased joint
- articulately — uttered clearly in distinct syllables.
- articulatory — an act or the process of articulating: the articulation of a form; the articulation of a new thought.
- artificially — made by human skill; produced by humans (opposed to natural): artificial flowers.
- artilleryman — a serviceman who serves in an artillery unit
- artillerymen — Plural form of artilleryman.
- artiodactyle — (zoology) One of the Artiodactyla, a group of ungulates.
- artiodactyls — Plural form of artiodactyl.
- artistically — conforming to the standards of art; satisfying aesthetic requirements: artistic productions.
- artsy-fartsy — pretentiously artistic, sophisticated, etc.
- artzybasheff — Boris Mikhailovich [bawr-is mi-kahy-luh-vich,, bor-;; Russian buh-ryees myi-khahy-luh-vyich] /ˈbɔr ɪs mɪˈkaɪ lə vɪtʃ,, ˈbɒr-;; Russian bʌˈryis myɪˈxaɪ lə vyɪtʃ/ (Show IPA), 1899–1965, U.S. illustrator and writer, born in Russia.
- aschoff body — any of the spindleshaped nodules found in heart tissue and associated with the myocarditis of rheumatic fever.
- ascomycetous — belonging or pertaining to the Ascomycota.
- asphyxiating — to produce asphyxia in.
- asphyxiation — Asphyxiation is a lack of oxygen in blood, which causes suffocation.
- assaultively — in an assaultive manner
- assay groove — (in silverwork) a furrow left in a piece by the digging out of metal for assay.
- assay office — an organization that assays and monitors the purity of precious metals in a particular country
- assimilatory — characterized by assimilation; assimilating.
- assumability — a mortgage loan or a feature of such that allows the buyer of a property to assume or take on the existing mortgage from the property seller
- assumptively — taken for granted.
- astanga yoga — a revived ancient form of yoga that involves a fast and powerful series of movements
- astoundingly — capable of overwhelming with amazement; stunningly surprising.
- astringently — In the manner of an astringent.
- astrobiology — the branch of biology that investigates the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe
- astrocytomas — Plural form of astrocytoma.
- astrodynamic — Pertaining to astrodynamics.
- astrogeology — the study of the structure, composition, and history of other planets and other bodies in the solar system
- astrophysics — Astrophysics is the study of the physical and chemical structure of the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space.
- asymmetrical — Something that is asymmetrical has two sides or halves that are different in shape, size, or style.
- asymptomatic — If someone with a disease is asymptomatic, it means that they do not show any symptoms of the disease.
- asymptotical — of or relating to an asymptote.
- asynchronies — a lack of synchronism or coincidence in time.
- asynchronism — a lack of synchronism; occurrence at different times
- asynchronous — An asynchronous electric machine is one in which the magnetic field and the rotation are not exactly the same.
- at any price — If you want something at any price, you are determined to get it, even if unpleasant things happen as a result.
- at eye level — at the height of somebody's eyes