8-letter words containing te
- ampliate — enlarged; dilated.
- amputate — To amputate someone's arm or leg means to cut all or part of it off in an operation because it is diseased or badly damaged.
- amputees — Plural form of amputee.
- amusette — a type of light field cannon
- analcite — a white, grey, or colourless zeolite mineral consisting of hydrated sodium aluminium silicate in cubic crystalline form. Formula: NaAlSi2O6.H2O
- analytes — Plural form of analyte.
- anatexis — the partial melting of rocks, esp in the formation of metamorphic rocks
- ancaster — a town in S Ontario, in S Canada.
- and gate — An AND gate is an electrical circuit that combines two signals so that the output is on if both signals are present.
- andesite — a fine-grained tan or grey volcanic rock consisting of plagioclase feldspar, esp andesine, amphibole, and pyroxene
- anecdote — An anecdote is a short, amusing account of something that has happened.
- angulate — having angles or an angular shape
- animated — Someone who is animated or who is having an animated conversation is lively and is showing their feelings.
- animater — animator
- animates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of animate.
- anisette — a liquorice-flavoured liqueur made from aniseed
- ankerite — a greyish to brown mineral that resembles dolomite and consists of a carbonate of calcium, magnesium, and iron. Formula: (Ca,Mg,Fe)CO3
- annamite — of or relating to Vietnam or its inhabitants.
- annotate — If you annotate written work or a diagram, you add notes to it, especially in order to explain it.
- annulate — having, composed of, or marked with rings
- anointed — chosen officially to do an important job
- anointer — One who anoints.
- anteater — An anteater is an animal with a long nose that eats termites or ants. Anteaters live in warm countries.
- antecede — to go before, as in time, order, etc; precede
- antedate — to be or occur at an earlier date than
- antehall — a room or hall serving as a waiting room and entrance to a larger hall.
- antelope — An antelope is an animal like a deer, with long legs and horns, that lives in Africa or Asia. Antelopes are graceful and can run fast. There are many different types of antelope.
- antenati — the people born before a certain date or event
- antenave — a porch or narthex before the nave of a church.
- antennae — a conductor by which electromagnetic waves are sent out or received, consisting commonly of a wire or set of wires; aerial.
- antennal — Of, pertaining to, or functioning as an antenna.
- antennas — a conductor by which electromagnetic waves are sent out or received, consisting commonly of a wire or set of wires; aerial.
- antepast — an appetizer
- anterior — Anterior describes a part of the body that is situated at or towards the front of another part.
- anteroom — An anteroom is a small room leading into a larger room.
- antetype — an earlier form; prototype
- antevert — to displace (an organ or part) by tilting it forward
- antidote — An antidote is a chemical substance that stops or controls the effect of a poison.
- antliate — having an antlia
- apatetic — of or relating to coloration that disguises and protects an animal
- apatites — Plural form of apatite.
- aphanite — any fine-grained rock, such as a basalt, containing minerals that cannot be distinguished with the naked eye
- apholate — a chemical used in pesticides which inhibits an organism's reproduction
- apostate — An apostate is someone who has abandoned their religious faith, political loyalties, or principles.
- apparate — (obsolete) apparatus.
- appetent — having an eager longing or desire
- appetite — Your appetite is your desire to eat.
- apporter — (obsolete) A bringer in; an importer.
- apposite — Something that is apposite is suitable for or appropriate to what is happening or being discussed.
- apricate — to sunbathe or bask in the sun