8-letter words containing y, s, a
- sympodia — an axis or stem that simulates a simple stem but is made up of the bases of a number of axes that arise successively as branches, one from another, as in the grapevine.
- synalgia — referred pain.
- synalgic — referred pain.
- synanthy — an abnormal fusion of two or more flowers
- synaphea — a continuity of rhythm throughout a poem
- synapses — a region where nerve impulses are transmitted and received, encompassing the axon terminal of a neuron that releases neurotransmitters in response to an impulse, an extremely small gap across which the neurotransmitters travel, and the adjacent membrane of an axon, dendrite, or muscle or gland cell with the appropriate receptor molecules for picking up the neurotransmitters.
- synapsid — a fossil reptile (of the subclass Synapsida) that exhibits some mammal-like characteristics of the skull
- synapsis — Also called syndesis. Cell Biology. the pairing of homologous chromosomes, one from each parent, during early meiosis.
- synaptic — Also called syndesis. Cell Biology. the pairing of homologous chromosomes, one from each parent, during early meiosis.
- synarchy — joint rule
- synastry — the comparison of two or more natal charts in order to analyze or forecast the interaction of the individuals involved.
- synaxary — synaxarion.
- syncopal — Grammar. the contraction of a word by omitting one or more sounds from the middle, as in the reduction of never to ne'er.
- syncytia — a multinucleate mass of cytoplasm that is not separated into cells.
- syndical — of or relating to a union of persons engaged in a particular trade.
- synechia — any adhesion of parts of the body, as of the iris to the cornea.
- syngraft — a tissue or organ transplanted from one member of a species to another, genetically identical member of the species, as a kidney transplanted from one identical twin to the other.
- syngraph — a document signed by all parties
- synovial — a lubricating fluid resembling the white of an egg, secreted by certain membranes, as those of the joints.
- syntagma — an element that enters into a syntagmatic relationship.
- syntaxes — Linguistics. the study of the rules for the formation of grammatical sentences in a language. the study of the patterns of formation of sentences and phrases from words. the rules or patterns so studied: English syntax. a presentation of these: a syntax of English. an instance of these: the syntax of a sentence.
- synthase — an enzyme that catalyses a process of synthesis
- syracuse — a city in central New York.
- sysadmin — a computer system administrator
- syssitia — (in ancient Greece) a communal meal for youths and men
- tanistry — the system among various Celtic tribes of choosing a tanist.
- tapestry — a fabric consisting of a warp upon which colored threads are woven by hand to produce a design, often pictorial, used for wall hangings, furniture coverings, etc.
- tea cosy — A tea cosy is a soft knitted or fabric cover which you put over a teapot in order to keep the tea hot.
- the yeas — the votes in favour of something
- thessaly — a region in E Greece: a former division of ancient Greece. 5208 sq. mi. (14,490 sq. km).
- thisaway — this way; in this direction.
- thursday — the fifth day of the week, following Wednesday. Abbreviation: Th., Thur., Thurs.
- toadyism — an obsequious flatterer; sycophant.
- travesty — a grotesque or debased likeness or imitation: a travesty of justice.
- treasury — a place where the funds of the government, of a corporation, or the like are deposited, kept, and disbursed.
- ts'ao yu — (Wan Chia-pao) Cao Yu.
- tuesdays — every Tuesday; on Tuesdays: Tuesdays I work at home.
- typecase — a compartmental tray for storing printer's type
- typecast — to cast (a performer) in a role that requires characteristics of physique, manner, personality, etc., similar to those possessed by the performer.
- tyrtaeus — flourished 7th century b.c, Greek poet.
- unclassy — not classy; lacking in good taste or sense; crude: Always being late for appointments is unclassy.
- undersay — to state in the form of an answer
- uneasily — not easy in body or mind; uncomfortable; restless; disturbed; perturbed.
- unflashy — not flashy
- unsafely — secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place.
- unsafety — unsafe state or condition; exposure to danger or risk; insecurity.
- unsavory — not savory; tasteless or insipid: an unsavory meal.
- unstably — not stable; not firm or firmly fixed; unsteady.
- unstarry — not resembling or characteristic of a star from the entertainment world
- unstayed — unhindered