17-letter words that end in ence
- actuarial science — Actuarial science is a specialist branch of mathematics applying the laws of statistics and probability to insurance.
- anti-interference — intended to reduce electronic interference during radio transmissions
- balanced sentence — a sentence consisting of two or more clauses that are parallel in structure.
- barbed wire fence — a fence constructed from strong wire that has sharply pointed barbs at close intervals along its length
- call-by-reference — (programming) An argument passing convention where the address of an argument variable is passed to a function or procedure, as opposed to passing the value of the argument expression. Execution of the function or procedure may have side-effects on the actual argument as seen by the caller. The C language's "&" (address of) and "*" (dereference) operators allow the programmer to code explicit call-by-reference. Other languages provide special syntax to declare reference arguments (e.g. ALGOL 60). See also call-by-name, call-by-value, call-by-value-result.
- capacity audience — a situation when the maximum number of people possible are watching an event
- chemiluminescence — the phenomenon in which a chemical reaction leads to the emission of light without incandescence
- chemoluminescence — (chemistry) The emission of light as the result of a chemical reaction.
- christian science — Christian Science is a type of Christianity which emphasizes the use of prayer to cure illness.
- cognitive science — the scientific study of cognition, including elements of the traditional disciplines of philosophy, psychology, semantics, and linguistics, together with artificial intelligence and computer science
- common difference — the positive or negative constant added to each term in an arithmetic progression
- compound sentence — a sentence containing at least two coordinate clauses
- counter-influence — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
- deceptive cadence — a cadence consisting of a dominant harmony followed by a resolution to a harmony other than the tonic.
- deferred sentence — a sentence that is postponed for a specific period to allow a court to examine the conduct of the offender during the deferment
- definite sentence — (logic) A collection of definite clauses.
- domestic violence — physical abuse in the home
- electrified fence — a barrier that uses electric shocks to deter animals or people from crossing a boundary
- finite difference — difference (def 9c).
- forensic evidence — evidence obtained by the use of science, for example DNA evidence, etc
- guilty conscience — Your conscience is the part of your mind that tells you whether what you are doing is right or wrong. If you have a guilty conscience, you feel guilty about something because you know it was wrong. If you have a clear conscience, you do not feel guilty because you know you have done nothing wrong.
- hall of residence — Halls of residence are buildings with rooms or flats, usually built by universities or colleges, in which students live during the term.
- indirect evidence — circumstantial evidence.
- linear dependence — (in linear algebra) the property of a set of elements in a vector space in which at least one of the vectors in the set can be written as a linear combination of the others.
- make a difference — have a significant impact
- master of science — a master's degree given usually in a specific branch of the natural sciences, mathematics, or technology.
- materials science — the study of the characteristics and uses of various materials, as glass, plastics, and metals.
- moon and sixpence — a novel (1919) by W. Somerset Maugham.
- passive obedience — unquestioning obedience to authority
- periodic sentence — a sentence that, by leaving the completion of its main clause to the end, produces an effect of suspense, as in Unable to join the others at the dance because of my sprained ankle, I went to a movie.
- photoluminescence — luminescence induced by the absorption of infrared radiation, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation.
- point of presence — (PoP) A site where there exists a collection of telecommunications equipment, usually modems, digital leased lines and multi-protocol routers. An Internet access provider may operate several PoPs distributed throughout their area of operation to increase the chance that their subscribers will be able to reach one with a local telephone call. The alternative is for them to use virtual PoPs (virtual points of presence) via some third party.
- political science — a social science dealing with political institutions and with the principles and conduct of government.
- post-independence — Also, independency. the state or quality of being independent.
- radioluminescence — luminescence induced by nuclear radiation.
- reduce to silence — If someone or something reduces you to silence, they make you feel so upset or confused that you cannot speak.
- road-fund licence — a licence showing that the tax payable in respect of a motor vehicle has been paid
- sexual preference — Someone's sexual preference is the same as their sexual orientation.
- social conscience — the state of being aware of the problems that affect a lot of people in society, such as being poor or having no home, and wanting to do something to help these people
- technical offence — an action which is prohibited by law, but for which no blame can be attached to the person who commits it
- triboluminescence — luminescence produced by friction, usually within a crystalline substance.
- with a difference — If you describe a job or holiday, for example, as a job with a difference or a holiday with a difference, you mean that the job or holiday is very interesting and unusual.
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