12-letter words that end in ic
- heliospheric — Of or pertaining to the heliosphere.
- henotheistic — Relating to henotheism.
- herpetologic — Alternative form of herpetological.
- heteroclitic — (linguistics) In linguistics, particularly Indo-European Studies, signifying a stem which alternates between more than one form when declined for grammatical case. Examples of heteroclitic noun stems in Proto-Indo-European include '*wod-r/n-'
- heterocyclic — of or relating to the branch of chemistry dealing with cyclic compounds in which at least one of the ring members is not a carbon atom (contrasted with homocyclic).
- heteroleptic — (chemistry) Describing an organometallic compound having two or more types of ligand.
- heterophilic — Also, heterophilic. Immunology. (of an antibody) having an affinity for an antigen other than its specific antigen.
- heterophonic — the simultaneous performance of the same melodic line, with slight individual variations, by two or more performers.
- heterotactic — of, relating to, or characterized by heterotaxis.
- hexacosanoic — as in hexacosanoic acid
- hexadactylic — having six fingers or toes
- hexadecanoic — Of or pertaining to hexadecanoic acid or its derivatives.
- hieroglyphic — Also, hieroglyphical. designating or pertaining to a pictographic script, particularly that of the ancient Egyptians, in which many of the symbols are conventionalized, recognizable pictures of the things represented.
- hierographic — of or relating to hierographs
- hierophantic — (in ancient Greece) an official expounder of rites of worship and sacrifice.
- hippopotamic — like, of, or relating to a hippopotamus
- histographic — a treatise on or description of organic tissues.
- holophrastic — using or consisting of a single word that functions as a phrase or sentence.
- holopneustic — having all the spiracles open, as the tracheal systems of most insects.
- homeomorphic — similarity in crystalline form but not necessarily in chemical composition.
- homeothermic — (biology, of an, animal) Capable of maintaining a relatively constant body temperature independent of the surrounding environment.
- homo-zygotic — having identical pairs of genes for any given pair of hereditary characteristics.
- homoeopathic — Alternative spelling of homeopathic.
- homoromantic — Romantically attracted to those of the same gender.
- hydrochloric — of or derived from hydrochloric acid.
- hydrodynamic — pertaining to forces in or motions of liquids.
- hydroelastic — undergoing a change in elasticity as a result of the flow of water or another fluid
- hydrofluoric — of or derived from hydrofluoric acid.
- hydrographic — the science of the measurement, description, and mapping of the surface waters of the earth, with special reference to their use for navigation.
- hydrokinetic — pertaining to the motion of liquids.
- hydromorphic — of or relating to soil having characteristics that are developed when there is excess water all or part of the time.
- hygrochastic — of or relating to the opening of a fruit or flower caused by water or moisture
- hygrographic — of or relating to a hygrograph
- hyperalgesic — Of or pertaining to hyperalgesia.
- hyperchaotic — Of or pertaining to hyperchaos.
- hyperchromic — (physics, chemistry) Describing an increase in the intensity of a spectral band due to a change in the molecular environment.
- hyperdynamic — (physiology) Describing an increase in both blood pressure and pulse pressure.
- hyperendemic — manifesting a high and persistent occurrence
- hypergenetic — Biology. pertaining or according to genetics.
- hyperkalemic — Having a high percentage of potassium in one's blood.
- hyperkinetic — Pathology. an abnormal amount of uncontrolled muscular action; spasm.
- hyperlipemic — characterized by an excessive level of fat in the blood
- hyperplastic — Of, or relating to hyperplasia.
- hyperthermic — Having a very high body temperature.
- hypertrophic — abnormal enlargement of a part or organ; excessive growth.
- hypoallergic — Hypoallergenic.
- hypocalcemic — Relating to, or exhibiting, hypocalcemia.
- hypocoristic — endearing, as a pet name, diminutive, or euphemism.
- hypoeutectic — (of steel) having less carbon than the 0.8 percent of eutectoid steel.
- hypoglycemic — an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood.