12-letter words that end in cal
- limnological — Of or pertaining to limnology, the study of freshwater bodies of water.
- linguistical — (not in technical use) linguistic.
- lithological — Of or pertaining to lithology.
- mathematical — of, relating to, or of the nature of mathematics: mathematical truth.
- mesocortical — Of or pertaining to the mesocortex.
- metaleptical — metaleptic
- metaphorical — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- metaphysical — pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics.
- metathetical — (linguistics) exhibiting metathesis.
- metempirical — beyond or outside the field of experience.
- metrological — the science of weights and measures.
- metronomical — a mechanical or electrical instrument that makes repeated clicking sounds at an adjustable pace, used for marking rhythm, especially in practicing music.
- monomaniacal — (no longer in technical use) a psychosis characterized by thoughts confined to one idea or group of ideas.
- multi-pascal — An extension of Pascal-S with multiprocessing features. Used in "The Art of Parallel Programming", Bruce P. Lester, P-H 1993.
- museological — Pertaining to museology.
- mystagogical — someone who instructs others before initiation into religious mysteries or before participation in the sacraments.
- mythological — of or relating to mythology.
- narcological — Relating to narcology.
- necrological — a list of persons who have died within a certain time.
- neoclassical — (sometimes initial capital letter) belonging or pertaining to a revival of classic styles or something that is held to resemble classic styles, as in art, literature, music, or architecture.
- nepotistical — Nepotistic.
- neurological — the science of the nerves and the nervous system, especially of the diseases affecting them.
- neurotypical — relating to or showing typical neurological behavior and development: She has one dyslexic and one neurotypical child.
- nomothetical — Nomothetic.
- non-clerical — of, pertaining to, appropriate for, or assigned to an office clerk or clerks: a clerical job.
- non-critical — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
- non-metrical — pertaining to meter or poetic measure.
- noncanonical — not included within a canon or group of rules.
- nonclassical — not classical or contrary to classical precepts.
- nonempirical — derived from or guided by experience or experiment.
- nonidentical — similar or alike in every way: The two cars are identical except for their license plates.
- nonnumerical — not containing or involving numbers
- nonpolemical — a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.
- nonpolitical — of, relating to, or concerned with politics: political writers.
- nonpractical — Not practical.
- nonspherical — not spherical
- nontechnical — belonging or pertaining to an art, science, or the like: technical skill.
- numismatical — Alternative form of numismatic.
- oligarchical — of, relating to, or having the form of an oligarchy.
- optimistical — disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
- optometrical — the practice or profession of examining the eyes, by means of suitable instruments or appliances, for defects in vision and eye disorders in order to prescribe corrective lenses or other appropriate treatment.
- orographical — relating to the study of mountains
- orthopedical — (American spelling) Alternative form of orthopaedical.
- osteological — Of or relating to osteology.
- overcritical — excessively critical; hypercritical.
- paleological — the study of antiquities.
- para-medical — related to the medical profession in a secondary or supplementary capacity.
- paradisaical — paradisiacal.
- paradisiacal — of, like, or befitting paradise.
- pathological — of or relating to pathology.