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17-letter words containing cal

  • chronographically — a timepiece fitted with a recording device, as a stylus and rotating drum, used to mark the exact instant of an occurrence, especially in astronomy.
  • chronological age — the number of years a person has lived, especially when used as a standard against which to measure behavior, intelligence, etc.
  • classical chinese — a written form of Chinese used from about the 5th century b.c. to 220 a.d.
  • classical college — (in Quebec) a college offering a programme that emphasizes the classics and leads to university entrance
  • classical nahuatl — Aztec (def 2).
  • classical pathway — the activation of complement by an antigen-antibody reaction. Compare alternative pathway.
  • classical-nahuatl — a member of a Nahuatl-speaking state in central Mexico that was conquered by Cortés in 1521.
  • clinical efficacy — Clinical efficacy is a measure of how well a treatment succeeds in achieving its aim.
  • concurrent pascal — (language)   An extension of a Pascal subset, Sequential Pascal, developed by Brinch Hansen in 1972-75. Concurrent Pascal was the first language to support monitors. It provided access to hardware devices through monitor calls and also supported processes and classes.
  • critical constant — any of three constants associated with the critical point of a pure element or compound.
  • critical pressure — the pressure of a gas or the saturated vapour pressure of a substance in its critical state
  • critical thinking — disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence: The questions are intended to develop your critical thinking.
  • cryptographically — In a cryptographic manner; using cryptography; for cryptographic purposes.
  • deterministically — the doctrine that all facts and events exemplify natural laws.
  • deucalion's flood — a flood sent by Zeus that wiped out the entire population of the earth, except for Deucalion and his wife Pyrrha
  • dialectologically — In terms of dialectology.
  • diaphragmatically — By use of the diaphragm; in a diaphragmatic way.
  • dynamically typed — dynamic typing
  • electrical fitter — someone whose job is to fit electrical equipment
  • electrochemically — In an electrochemical manner.
  • electromechanical — Of, relating to, or denoting a mechanical device that is electrically operated.
  • electrostatically — In an electrostatic manner, by electrostatic means.
  • elliptical spring — An elliptical spring is a spring that is made from two springs in the shape of elongated ovals laid cut in half and back-to-back.
  • empirical formula — a chemical formula indicating the proportion of each element present in a molecule
  • epidemiologically — With regard to epidemiology.
  • epistemologically — In a manner that pertains to epistemology.
  • esprit d'escalier — clever repartee one thinks of too late
  • ferrimagnetically — In a ferrimagnetic manner.
  • first call on sth — If you have first call on something, you will be asked before anyone else whether you want to buy or use it.
  • genealogical tree — family tree.
  • geographical mile — nautical mile.
  • geological survey — U.S. Government. a division of the Department of the Interior, created in 1879, that studies the nation's water and mineral resources, makes topographic surveys, and classifies and leases public lands.
  • histopathological — the science dealing with the histological structure of abnormal or diseased tissue; pathological histology.
  • historical method — the process of establishing general facts and principles through attention to chronology and to the evolution or historical course of what is being studied.
  • historical school — a school of economists that arose in Germany in the 19th century in reaction to the principles of the classical economists, and that maintained that the factors making up an economy are variable and develop out of social institutions.
  • historiographical — the body of literature dealing with historical matters; histories collectively.
  • hydroelectrically — Using hydroelectric power.
  • hypochondriacally — In a hypochondriacal manner.
  • ideogrammatically — In terms of, or by means of, ideograms.
  • idiosyncratically — pertaining to the nature of idiosyncrasy, or something peculiar to an individual: The best minds are idiosyncratic and unpredictable as they follow the course of scientific discovery.
  • illusionistically — In an illusionistic manner.
  • imperialistically — In an imperialistic manner.
  • integral calculus — the branch of mathematics that deals with integrals, especially the methods of ascertaining indefinite integrals and applying them to the solution of differential equations and the determining of areas, volumes, and lengths.
  • intraspecifically — Between individuals of the same species.
  • iontophoretically — By means of iontophoresis.
  • kaleidoscopically — of, relating to, or created by a kaleidoscope.
  • lackadaisicalness — without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt.
  • lexical insertion — the process in which actual morphemes of a language are substituted either for semantic material or for place-fillers in the course of a derivation of a sentence
  • lexicographically — the writing, editing, or compiling of dictionaries.
  • local anaesthesia — the use of anaesthetics that affect a particular area of the body
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