11-letter words containing is
- aphrodisiac — An aphrodisiac is a food, drink, or drug which is said to make people want to have sex.
- apoliticism — the quality of being apolitical
- apollinaris — an effervescent mineral water
- apologising — to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury: He apologized for accusing her falsely.
- aponeurosis — a white fibrous sheet of tissue by which certain muscles are attached to bones
- apophysitis — (pathology) Inflammation of an apophysis, a bony tubercle.
- aposiopesis — the device of suddenly breaking off in the middle of a sentence as if unwilling to continue
- apotheosise — Alternative spelling of apotheosize.
- apotropaism — the use of ritual or magic to ward off evil or bad luck
- appraisable — to estimate the monetary value of; determine the worth of; assess: We had an expert appraise the house before we bought it.
- aprioristic — belief in, or reliance upon, a priori reasoning, arguments, or principles.
- aqua fortis — nitric acid
- aquafortist — a person who makes engravings or etchings through the use of aqua fortis
- aquarellist — (arts) An artist who paints aquarelles.
- aquatintist — a person who creates aquatints
- arabidopsis — Any cress (or related plant) of the genus Arabidopsis.
- arachis oil — peanut oil.
- archaeornis — an extinct primitive Jurassic bird, formerly placed in the genus Archaeornis but now thought to be a species of archaeopteryx
- archaicisms — Plural form of archaicism.
- archbishops — Plural form of archbishop.
- archnemesis — A chief nemesis.
- aristarchus — a crater in the NE quadrant of the moon, having a diameter of about 37 kilometres, which is the brightest formation on the moon
- aristocracy — The aristocracy is a class of people in some countries who have a high social rank and special titles.
- aristocrats — Plural form of aristocrat.
- aristoteles — a walled plain in the first quadrant of the face of the moon: about 60 miles (97 km) in diameter.
- arkeologist — Someone who studies the story of Noah's Ark, particularly by searching for physical evidence which would corroborate it.
- arminianism — a liberal Christian movement based on the doctrines of Jacobus Arminius, that stressed free will as opposed to Calvinistic predestination
- art history — study of art through the ages
- artemisinin — a drug obtained from the plant genus Artemisia and used to treat malaria
- arthrodesis — the fusion of bones in a joint through surgery which causes immobility of the joint
- artillerist — a person who uses or is a member of the artillery
- artisanship — the occupation or product of a craftsperson or artisan
- aru islands — a group of islands in Indonesia, in the SW Moluccas. Area: about 8500 sq km (3300 sq miles)
- aspheterise — to deny the right of private property
- aspheterism — the teaching that all property should be in common ownership and no individual should benefit from personal possession
- aspidistras — Plural form of aspidistra.
- ass-kissing — the practice or an instance of attempting to curry favor by the excessive use of compliments, praise, or the like.
- assistances — the act of assisting; help; aid; support.
- asterisking — Present participle of asterisk.
- astigmatism — If someone has astigmatism, the front of their eye has a slightly irregular shape, so they cannot see properly.
- astonishing — Something that is astonishing is very surprising.
- astrologist — the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs.
- asynclitism — The position of a baby in the uterus such that the head is presenting first, tilted to the shoulder and thus no longer in line with the birth canal.
- atelectasis — failure of the lungs to expand fully at birth
- atelierista — Studio teacher.
- atheistical — pertaining to or characteristic of atheists or atheism; containing, suggesting, or disseminating atheism: atheistic literature; atheistic people.
- athleticism — Athleticism is someone's fitness and ability to perform well at sports or other physical activities.
- atka island — an island in the Andreanof Group of SW Alaska, in the central Aleutian Islands.
- atlanticism — advocacy of close cooperation in military, political, and economic matters between Western Europe, esp the UK, and the US
- atlanticist — a supporter of close military, political, and economic cooperation between Western Europe and the U.S.