14-letter words that end in al
- poikilothermal — cold-blooded (def 1 .) (opposed to homoiothermal).
- polar zenithal — a type of map projection in which part of the earth's surface is projected onto a plane tangential to it at one of the poles
- polyfunctional — containing more than one functional group.
- post-classical — of or relating to a time after the classical period, especially in art, culture, or literature.
- posterolateral — situated both laterally and at the posterior
- postindustrial — of, relating to, or characteristic of an era following industrialization: The economy of the postindustrial society is based on the provision of services rather than on the manufacture of goods.
- postmenopausal — of, relating to, or characteristic of menopause.
- postmillennial — of or relating to the period following the millennium.
- pre-commercial — of, relating to, or characteristic of commerce.
- pre-industrial — of, pertaining to, of the nature of, or resulting from industry: industrial production; industrial waste.
- pre-peritoneal — the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and investing its viscera.
- precious coral — red coral.
- precious metal — a metal of the gold, silver, or platinum group.
- preconsonantal — immediately preceding a consonant.
- precontractual — a preexisting contract that legally prevents a person from making another contract of the same nature.
- preoperational — able to function or be used; functional: How soon will the new factory be operational?
- presentational — of or relating to presentation.
- presentimental — expressing a presentiment
- primatological — relating to primatology
- prime vertical — the great circle passing through the observer's zenith and meeting the horizon due east and west
- princess royal — the eldest daughter of a king or queen.
- progestational — prepared for pregnancy, as the lining of the uterus prior to menstruation or in the early stages of gestation itself; progravid.
- propaedeutical — relating to preliminary instruction; introductory
- pseudo-ethical — pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.
- pseudo-liberal — favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
- pseudo-medical — of or relating to the science or practice of medicine: medical history; medical treatment.
- pseudodipteral — having an arrangement of columns suggesting a dipteral structure but without the inner colonnade.
- psychochemical — pertaining to chemicals or drugs that affect the mind or behavior.
- psychophysical — the branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between physical stimuli and resulting sensations and mental states.
- quartz crystal — a thin plate or rod cut in certain directions from a piece of piezoelectric quartz and accurately ground so that it vibrates at a particular frequency
- quasi-criminal — of the nature of or involving crime.
- quasi-immortal — not mortal; not liable or subject to death; undying: our immortal souls.
- quasi-informal — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
- quasi-judicial — noting, pertaining to, or exercising powers or functions that resemble those of a court or a judge: a quasi-judicial agency.
- quasi-medieval — of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or in the style of the Middle Ages: medieval architecture. Compare Middle Ages.
- quasi-mythical — pertaining to, of the nature of, or involving a myth.
- quasi-national — of, relating to, or maintained by a nation as an organized whole or independent political unit: national affairs.
- quasi-official — a person appointed or elected to an office or charged with certain duties.
- quasi-personal — of, relating to, or coming as from a particular person; individual; private: a personal opinion.
- quasi-rational — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
- quasiessential — Almost essential.
- quincentennial — pertaining to or marking a period of 500 years.
- quinquagesimal — of, relating to, or consisting of a set of 50
- quinquelingual — Written in five languages.
- quintessential — of the pure and essential essence of something: the quintessential Jewish delicatessen.
- radiographical — the production of radiographs.
- recrementitial — of, relating to, or consisting of recrement or waste matter
- recurvirostral — with a beak which is bent upwards
- reflexological — of or relating to reflexology
- reminiscential — of or relating to reminiscence; reminiscent.