10-letter words containing n, i, s
- addisonian — of, relating to, or characteristic of Joseph Addison or his works.
- addressing — a method by which a computer network can identify which device sent a piece of information over the network, and which device received it
- addression — (obsolete) The act of addressing or directing one's course.
- adenosines — Plural form of adenosine.
- adenovirus — any of a group of viruses that can cause upper respiratory diseases in man
- adhesional — relating to adhesion
- adipokines — Plural form of adipokine.
- administer — If someone administers something such as a country, the law, or a test, they take responsibility for organizing and supervising it.
- admissions — the procedure for admitting students to study at a college, university, or school
- admonished — to caution, advise, or counsel against something.
- admonisher — One who admonishes.
- admonishes — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of admonish.
- adnominals — Plural form of adnominal.
- adorations — Plural form of adoration.
- adposition — (grammar) An element that combines syntactically with a phrase and indicates how that phrase should be interpreted in the surrounding context.
- adrenalise — (British spelling) To render frightening or thrilling, such as to stimulate the production of adrenalin.
- adroitness — expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.
- adsorption — an adsorbing or being adsorbed; adhesion of the molecules of a gas, liquid, or dissolved substance to a surface
- adulations — excessive devotion to someone; servile flattery.
- advisement — consultation; deliberation
- aeronomist — a scientist who studies the upper atmosphere
- aeroponics — aeroculture.
- aeruginous — bluish-green, like copper rust
- affections — feelings of fondness, esteem
- affinities — a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
- aflatoxins — Plural form of aflatoxin.
- africanism — something characteristic of Africa or Africans, esp a characteristic feature of an African language when introduced into a non-African language
- africanist — a person specializing in the study of African affairs or culture
- afro-asian — of or relating to both Africa and Asia, esp as part of the Third World
- afterpains — cramplike pains caused by contraction of the uterus after childbirth
- aggrandise — to widen in scope; increase in size or intensity; enlarge; extend.
- aggressing — to commit the first act of hostility or offense; attack first.
- aggression — Aggression is a quality of anger and determination that makes you ready to attack other people.
- agitations — Plural form of agitation.
- agonistics — The range of activities associated with aggressive encounters between members of the same species, including threat, attack, appeasement, or retreat.
- agronomics — the branch of economics dealing with the distribution, management, and productivity of land
- agronomist — An agronomist is someone who studies the growing and harvesting of crops.
- air casing — a casing for the funnel of a powered vessel, large enough to provide an air space all around the funnel.
- air spring — an enclosed pocket of air used to absorb shock or sudden fluctuations of load
- airmanship — the skill or art of flying an aircraft
- aktyubinsk — city in W Kazakhstan: pop. 248,000
- albigenses — members of a Manichean sect that flourished in S France from the 11th to the 13th century
- albinistic — Of or pertaining to albinism.
- albondigas — Small meatballs, prepared in the Mexican, Spanish, or South American way.
- albuminose — Alternative form of albuminous.
- albuminous — of or containing albumin
- alcoranist — a person who believes in an absolutely literal interpretation of the Koran.
- alessandri — Jorge [hawr-he] /ˈhɔr hɛ/ (Show IPA), 1896–1986, Chilean engineer and statesman: president 1958–64.
- alfonso vi — died 1109, king of Léon (1065–1109) and of Castile (1072–1109). He appointed his vassal, the Spanish hero El Cid, ruler of Valencia
- alienators — Plural form of alienator.