14-letter words containing y, a
- new jersey tea — a North American shrub, Ceanothus americanus, of the buckthorn family, the leaves of which were used as a substitute for tea during the American Revolution.
- new model army — the army established in 1645 during the Civil War by the English parliamentarians, which exercised considerable political power under Cromwell
- new year's day — January 1, celebrated as a holiday in many countries.
- new year's eve — the night of December 31, often celebrated with merrymaking to usher in the new year at midnight.
- new york state — New York (def 1).
- nihilistically — of or believing in nihilism, or the total rejection of established laws and institutions: An exhibition of nihilistic art—now there's an oxymoron!
- no easy matter — If something is no easy matter, it is difficult to do it.
- nodal analysis — Nodal analysis is a method of analyzing circuits based on defining node voltages as the variables.
- non-ambulatory — of, relating to, or capable of walking: an ambulatory exploration of the countryside.
- non-analytical — pertaining to or proceeding by analysis (opposed to synthetic).
- non-creativity — the state or quality of being creative.
- non-derogatory — tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing; disparaging; depreciatory: a derogatory remark.
- non-neutrality — the state of being neutral.
- non-polynomial — (complexity) The set or property of problems for which no polynomial-time algorithm is known. This includes problems for which the only known algorithms require a number of steps which increases exponentially with the size of the problem, and those for which no algorithm at all is known. Within these two there are problems which are "provably difficult" and "provably unsolvable".
- non-regulatory — to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.: to regulate household expenses.
- non-subsidiary — serving to assist or supplement; auxiliary; supplementary.
- nonassertively — In a nonassertive way.
- noncausatively — In a noncausative manner.
- noncommittally — not committing oneself, or not involving committal, to a particular view, course, or the like: The senator gave us a noncommittal answer.
- noncrystalline — of or like crystal; clear; transparent.
- nondocumentary — a film or television programme not reflecting real life
- nonexplanatory — not explanatory
- nonfictionally — In a nonfictional manner.
- nonproprietary — (especially of computer hardware or software) conforming to standards that are in the public domain or are widely licensed, and so not restricted to one manufacturer.
- nonpsychiatric — not psychiatric
- nonsensicality — (of words or language) having little or no meaning; making little or no sense: A baby's babbling is appealingly nonsensical.
- nonsymmetrical — Not symmetrical.
- nonsymptomatic — pertaining to a symptom or symptoms.
- nontechnically — In a nontechnical manner.
- norman dynasty — a succession of English kings founded by Duke William of the duchy of Normandy in northern France, who conquered England in 1066 and whose successors ruled the country to 1154.
- normoglycaemia — the condition of having a normal blood sugar level
- normoglycaemic — Alt form normoglycemic.
- north ayrshire — a council area of W central Scotland, on the Firth of Clyde: comprises the N part of the historical county of Ayrshire, including the Isle of Arran; formerly part of Strathclyde Region (1975–96): chiefly agricultural, with fishing and tourism. Administrative centre: Irvine. Pop: 136 030 (2003 est). Area: 884 sq km (341 sq miles)
- north royalton — a town in N Ohio.
- north-easterly — A north-easterly point, area, or direction is to the north-east or towards the north-east.
- norway lobster — a European lobster, Nephrops norvegicus, fished for food
- not bat an eye — to blink; wink; flutter.
- not having any — refusing to take part or be involved (in)
- novelistically — In a novelistic way.
- nuclear energy — energy released by reactions within atomic nuclei, as in nuclear fission or fusion.
- nuclear family — a social unit composed of two parents and one or more children.
- numeral system — any notation for the representation of numerals or numbers.
- numeric keypad — a separate section on some computer keyboards, grouping together numeric keys and those for mathematical or other special functions in an arrangement like that of a calculator.
- numismatically — Of or relating to coins or currency.
- nursery stakes — a race for two-year-old horses
- nyctaginaceous — belonging to the Nyctaginaceae, the four-o'clock family of plants.
- nymphomaniacal — a woman who has abnormally excessive and uncontrollable sexual desire.
- occupancy rate — The occupancy rate at a hotel is the number of available rooms that are occupied over a period of time.
- occupationally — of or relating to an occupation, trade, or calling: occupational guidance.
- octosyllabical — Alternative form of octosyllabic.