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sabermetricallyIn terms of or by means of sabermetrics.sabermetriciansplural of sabermetriciansaccharocolloid(organic chemistry, dated) Any carbohydrate having molecules of sufficient size to produce colloidal properties.saccharolactone(organic chemistry) The lactone of saccharic acidsaccharomycosisAn infection by fungi of the genus Saccharomycessaccharopinuria(pathology) The presence of (elevated amounts of) saccharopine in the urinesacculinization(zoology) A process in which parasites evolve to lose sense organs and become simpler organisms.sacculoampullar(anatomy) saccular and ampullarsacculocochlear(anatomy) Relating to the sacculus and cochlea of the ear.sacramentalnesssacramentalitysacrificialnessThe quality of being sacrificial.sacrotransverse(anatomy) Having the sacrum facing transversely (i.e. laterally).sadomasochisticOf or relating to sadomasochism or sadomasochists.salazosulfamideA sulfonamide antiinfective drug.salespersonship(rare) Synonym of salesmanship.salicylaldehyde(organic chemistry) The aromatic aldehyde 2-hydroxybenzaldehydesalicylaldimine(organic chemistry) The aldimine of salicylaldehydesalicylaldoxime(chemistry) The oxime of salicylaldehyde, a crystalline solid that is a chelator and sometimes used in the analysis of samples containing transition metal ions, with which it often forms brightly-coloured coordination complexes.salinosporamide(cytology) A highly cytotoxic proteasome inhibitor obtained from a marine bacteriumsalmonellacidalKilling salmonella.salpingectomiesplural of salpingectomysalpingopalatal(anatomy) Relating to the Eustachian tube and the palate.salpingostomiesplural of salpingostomysalutogenicallyIn a salutogenic mannersanctimoniouslyIn a sanctimonious manner.sanctionabilityThe state or quality of being sanctionable.sanctuarizationThe process, or the result of sanctuarizingsandhyavandanam(Hinduism) A religious ritual accompanied by recitation from the Vedas and including an offering of water to the Sun, supposed to be performed three times a day.sanguinobiliousAlternative form of sanguineobilious.santabarbaraite(mineralogy) An amorphous ferric hydroxy phosphate mineral hydrate.saponaceousnessThe quality of being saponaceous.saponificationsplural of saponificationsaprobiologicalRelating to saprobiology.saprophyticallyIn a saprophytic manner.sarcasticalness(archaic) sarcasmsarcenchymatousRelating to sarcenchyme.sarcolaenaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Sarcolaenaceae.sarcomerization(biology) The formation and development of sarcomeressarconecrophagyThe condition of being sarconecrophagoussarcophaguslikeResembling or characteristic of a sarcophagus.sarcopterygiansplural of sarcopterygiansarmentocymarinA particular steroid glycoside.sarraceniaceous(botany) Belonging to the Sarraceniaceae.sarsparillosideA particular steroid glycoside.satisfactorious(obsolete) satisfactorysaurichthyiformAny extinct fish of the order Saurichthyiformessauropodomorphsplural of sauropodomorphsaurornithoidid(zoology) Any dinosaur in the family Saurornithoididae, a synonym of the Troodontidae.savannaficationsavannizationscaphiophrynine(zoology) Any of the frogs in the microhylid subfamily Scaphiophryninae.scaphocephalismSynonym of scaphocephaly.scaphocephalousSynonym of scaphocephalic.scaphotrapezialRelated to the scaphoid bone and the trapezium bonescaphotrapezium(anatomy) The scaphoid trapeziumscapolitizationThe process of conversion into scapolite.scapulacoracoidMisspelling of scapulocoracoid.scapulobrachial(anatomy) Relating to the scapula and the arm.scapulocoracoidOf or pertaining to the scapula and coracoid bones of the shoulder.scapuloperoneal(anatomy) scapular and peronealscapulothoracic(anatomy) Relating to the scapula and thorax.scarabaeidologyThe study of scarabs of the family ScarabaeidaescavengeabilityThe condition of being scavengeablesceliphrolactam(organic chemistry) A polyene macrocyclic lactam present in an actinomycete associated with the mud dauber, Sceliphron caementariumschadenfreudianRelating to or characterised by schadenfreude.schedographicalInvolving or relating to schedography.scherenschnitte(art) An art of papercutting, cutting continuous paper designs, which began in Switzerland and Germany in the 1500s and was brought to Colonial America in the 1700s by immigrants who settled primarily in Pennsylvania.schillerisationAlternative form of schillerization.schillerization(mineralogy) The act or process of producing a schiller effect in a mineral mass.schisandraceous(botany) Belonging to the family Schisandraceae.schistosomiasis(pathology) Any of various diseases of humans caused by parasitic blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma.schistosomicideAny drug used to combat schistosomiasis.schizencephalic(anatomy) Having the head split longitudinally (as a teratoid malformation)schizoaffective(psychiatry) Combining the symptoms of schizophrenia with those of bipolar disorder.schizocoelomateAn animal that develops via schizocoelyschizodactylous(zoology) Having some toes facing forward and some facing backwardsschizodepressedHaving schizodepression.schizothoracineAny cyprinid fish of the genus Schizothorax (snow carps, snowtrouts, and marinkas).schlerophyllousMisspelling of sclerophyllous.schlockumentary(derogatory) A documentary programme or film that is schlocky, typically due to its content being deemed sensationalistic, propagandistic, or factually inaccurate.schoolgirlishlyIn a schoolgirlish fashion.schoolmarmishlyIn a schoolmarmish manner.schoolmasteringpresent participle and gerund of schoolmasterschoolmasterishResembling or characteristic of a schoolmaster.schoolmasterismBehaviour that is characteristic of a schoolmaster.schoolmistressyResembling or characteristic of a schoolmistress.schoolteacherlyBefitting a schoolteacher.schrecklichkeitA military policy of terrorising an enemy, especially through its civilian population.schrockingeriteAlternative spelling of schröckingerite.schwannomatosis(pathology) A form of neurofibromatosis characterized by multiple cutaneous schwannomassciagraphicallyIn terms of, or by means of, sciagraphy.scientificalitySynonym of scientificity.scientiometrics(sciences) Alternative form of scientometrics.scientisticallyIn a scientistic manner.scientometricalOf or pertaining to scientometryscillicyanosideA particular steroid glycoside.scilliphaeosideA particular steroid glycoside.scillirubrosideA particular steroid glycoside.scintigraphicalscintigraphicscintillatinglyIn a scintillating way.scintillescence(uncommon) A faint shining or twinkling.scintillometersplural of scintillometerscintillometricRelating to scintillometry.sclerenchymaticAlternative form of sclerenchymatous.sclerochoroidal(anatomy) Relating to the sclera and the choroidsclerodermatoidReferring to fungi associated with sclerodermasclerodermatousRelating to, or exhibiting, scleroderma.sclerodermiformResembling scleroderma.scleromyxoedemaAlternative form of scleromyxedema.sclerotherapistOne who carries out sclerotherapy.sclerotinaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Sclerotinaceae.scolopendriformResembling the centipedes of the genus Scolopendra.scombrolabracid(zoology) Any fish in the family Scombrolabracidae. which consists only of the species Scombrolabrax heterolepis.scoutmastershipThe role or position of scoutmaster.scramblebrainedstupid; dim-wittedscribaciousnessThe quality of being scribacious.scrimshanderingpresent participle and gerund of scrimshanderscriptocentrismThe practice of regarding writing as the central part of language, and giving less importance to speech etc.scrumptiousnessThe state or condition of being scrumptious.scrumtrelescentAlternative form of scrumtrulescent.scrumtrulescent(slang, US, rare) Transcendent and fantastic beyond description.scruplelessnessAbsence of scruples.sculpturesquelyIn a sculpturesque manner.scutelliplantar(zoology, of birds, obsolete) Having thick scutella on the front, and small scales on the posterior side, of the tarsus.scutibranchiate(obsolete, zoology) Having the gills protected by a shield-like shell (said of gastropods in the former order Scutibranchiata)seahabilitation(colloquial) Emotional replenishment afforded by time spent at the beach (surfing, swimming, etc), viewed as therapeutic.seasonalizationThe act or process of seasonalizing.sebocytogenesis(biology) The generation and development of sebocytessecbutabarbital(pharmacology) A synthetic barbiturate used especially in the form of its sodium salt C₁₀H₁₅N₂NaO₃ as a sedative and sleep aid.secundogenitureThe condition of being secondbornsecuritisationsplural of securitisationsecuritizationsplural of securitizationsedentarisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of sedentarization.sedentarization(anthropology) The settling of a nomadic population; the transition from a nomadic lifestyle to a sedentary one.sedimentationalRelating to sedimentationsedimentologistA person involved in sedimentology.sedimentometricRelating to sedimentometry.segregationallyIn a segregational manner.segregationlessLacking segregationsegregativenessThe quality of being segregative.seismiturbation(geology) The mixing of soil by seismic activityseismographicalSynonym of seismographic.seismologicallyin a seismological manner; in terms of seismology.seismotectonicstectonics caused by earthquakesseizurogenicity(medicine) The property of being seizurogenic, i.e. being able to provoke a seizure.selenochemistryThe geochemistry of the Moon.selenocystamine(organic chemistry) The derivative of cystamine in which both sulfur atoms have been replaced by those of seleniumselenocysteinyl(biochemistry) Relating to, or derived from selenocysteineselenodisulfide(inorganic chemistry) The compound dithiaselenirane composed of a three-membered ring of one selenium and two sulfur atomsselenographicalAlternative form of selenographic.selenologicallyIn terms of selenology.selenometallate(chemistry) Any metallate containing selenium as ligandselenomethionylThe univalent radical derived from selenomethionine.selenophosphate(inorganic chemistry) The anion PSeO₃³⁻, the selenium analogue of thiophosphateselfadjointness(mathematics) The condition of being selfadjointselfconsciouslyIn a self-conscious manner.selfconsistencyAlternative form of self-consistency.selfgravitating(physics, astronomy) Describing any system influenced by its own gravitational fieldselfinteraction(sciences) The interaction of something with itself.semanticisationAlternative form of semanticization.semanticizationAct or process of semanticizingsemantophoretic(biology) Carrying meaning, as semantides do.semantosyllabic(linguistics, rare) Of a grapheme: combining semantic and phonetic information.semeiologicallyAlternative form of semiologically.semelparousnessThe fact or state of being semelparous.semiabstractionsemiabstract artworksemiaerobicallyIn a semiaerobic mannersemiamplexicaul(botany, of a leaf) Partially amplexicaul; embracing the stem half or partly round.semiaquaticallyIn a semiaquatic manner.semiarborescentSomewhat or partly arborescent.semiarticulatedPartly articulated.semiboundednessThe property of being semibounded.semibrachiation(biology) brachiation assisted by use of a prehensile tailsemicentenarianSynonym of fiftysomething: A person celebrating a semicentenary; a person between 50 and 59 years old.semicentennialsplural of semicentennialsemicentralizedPartly centralized.semicircularityThe quality of being semicircular.semicitizenshipThe condition of having only some of the rights or status of a citizen.semiclairvoyant(computing) Relating to a form of parallel processing algorithm given approximate advance information about the problem, but not fully clairvoyant.semiclassically(physics) In semiclassical terms.semicolonialismThe condition of being semicolonial.semicomfortableSomewhat comfortable.semicompetitivePartly competitive.semicomplicatedSomewhat or partly complicated.semiconditionalPartially conditionalsemiconductancePartial conductance.semiconsciouslyWith only partial consciousness.semiconsonantalOf or pertaining to a semiconsonant.semiconspicuousHalf or partly conspicuous.semiconstrainedPartially constrained.semiconstructedPartially constructed.semicontinental(of a climate) Partially continentalsemiconvergenceThe property of being semiconvergent.semiconvertible(automotive) Having a retractable textile roof.semicrustaceouspartially crustaceoussemicrystallinePartially crystalline (and partially amorphous).semicurvilinearSomewhat or partly curvilinear.semicylindricalHaving the shape of a semicylinder.semideificationPartial deification; promotion to demigod.semidenticulatePartially denticulatesemidesperationA state approaching desperation.semidestructiveSomewhat or partly destructive.semidiaphaneityThe property of being semidiaphanous.semidiatessaron(obsolete, music) An imperfect or diminished fourth.semidilapidatedPartly dilapidated.semidirectionalPartially directionalsemidocumentarya drama (film, book or TV) that presents a fictional story incorporating many factual details or actual eventssemidreadnoughtAlternative form of semi-dreadnought.semiempiricallyPartly empirically.semiexoskeletonA partial exoskeletonsemifictionallyIn a semifictional manner.semiflexibilityThe condition of being semiflexiblesemifluorinatedPartially fluorinatedsemigranulocyteA form of granulocyte having unstable granulessemiindependentAlternative form of semi-independentsemilegislativeSomewhat or partly legislative.semilogarithmic(mathematics, of graph paper) Having one logarithmic scale and one arithmetic/linear scale.semimacroscopicSmaller than macroscopic, but larger than microscopicsemimembranosus(anatomy, anatomy) A muscle in the back of the thigh; the most medial of the three hamstring muscles (meaning it is more to the inner of the thighs, not between the two others in one leg, which is the semitendinosus).semimetallicityThe condition of being semimetallicsemimineralizedSomewhat or partly mineralized.seminomadicallyIn a seminomadic manner.seminonsensicalSomewhat or partly nonsensical.semiochemicallyIn terms of, or by means of, semiochemistry.semiparadoxicalPartly or somewhat paradoxical.semipartitionedPartly divided into partitions.semipermanentlyIn a semipermanent mannersemiperspicuous(obsolete, rare) Half transparent; imperfectly clearsemiphilosophicAlternative form of semiphilosophical.semiplantigradeIncompletely plantigrade; partly digitigrade.semipornographyMaterial that is partly or somewhat pornographic.semiporphyriticSomewhat or partly porphyritic.semipredictablePartially predictablesemipreparativeAbout half the size of equivalent preparative equipmentsemiprimitivity(mathematics) The condition of being semiprimitivesemiproletariatThe class of marginalized workers who lack regular employment, such as working peasants, pedlars, small handicrafts makers, and the underemployed.semiqualitativePartially qualitative.semirespectableSomewhat or partly respectable.semiresponsibleSomewhat or partially responsible.semireticulatedSomewhat or partially reticulated.semiritualisticPartly ritualistic; having some elements of ritual.semisaprophyticSomewhat or partly saprophytic.semisentimentalSomewhat or partly sentimental.semiseriousnessThe quality of being semiserious.semisovereigntyLimited or partial sovereignty.semisphericallyIn a semispherical mannersemispontaneityThe quality of being semispontaneous.semispontaneousPartly spontaneous.semisubmersibleA specialised marine vessel with good stability and seakeeping characteristics, often used in offshore roles such as oil drilling.semisupervisionA limited amount of supervision.semisuppressivePartially suppressivesemisynchronousPartially synchronoussemiterrestrial(of an animal) partly terrestrial, living sometimes on landsemitheologicalSomewhat or partly theological.semitopological(mathematics, of a group G) Having a topology such that, for each c in G, the two functions G → G defined by x↦xc and x↦cx are continuous.semitranslucentSlightly translucent; allowing a small amount of light to pass through.semitransparentAllowing some visibility but partially clouded or obscured; transparent in some portions but not others; translucent.semitreasonableSomewhat or partially treasonable.semiundergroundPartially underground.semivariabilityThe condition of being semivariablesemperidentical(rare nonce word) Remaining always the same; unvarying with the passage of time.senecicannabine(organic chemistry) A chemical compound, C₁₈H₂₃NO₇, isolated from Senecio cannabifolius.senotherapeuticRelating to, or by means of senotherapysensationalizedsimple past and past participle of sensationalizesensationalizerOne who sensationalizes.sensationalnessThe state or quality of being sensational.sensibilizationsensitizationsensorineurallyIn a sensorineural manner.sensorineuronalAlternative form of sensorineural.sensorispecificDescribing the sensory activity of a specific type of impulsesententiousnessThe state or condition of being sententious.sentimentalisedsimple past and past participle of sentimentalisesentimentaliserAlternative spelling of sentimentalizer.sentimentalistsplural of sentimentalistsentimentalizedsimple past and past participle of sentimentalizesentimentalizerOne who sentimentalizes.sentimentalizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of sentimentalizeseptanucleotide(genetics) A codon containing seven nucleotides.septemvigesimalBased upon the number twenty-seven.septicentennial700th anniversary.septuagenariansplural of septuagenariansequenceabilityThe property of being sequenceable.sequestrationalRelating to sequestration.serendipitouslyBy serendipity; by blind luck in combination with wisdom; by fortunate accident.serializabilityThe quality of being serializable.sericiculturistSynonym of sericulturist.seriocomicalityThe quality of being seriocomic.seroanaphylaxis(medicine, uncommon) Anaphylaxis as a result of an injection of a foreign serum, usually conducted under experimental conditions.seroconcordance(immunology) The condition of being seroconcordant.serodeterminantThe determinant of a serotypeserodiscordance(immunology) The condition of being serodiscordant.serodiscordancyAlternative form of serodiscordance.seromusculatureserous musculatureseroneutralizedsimple past and past participle of seroneutralizeseropositioningThe choosing of sexual activities depending on one's HIV statusseroprophylaxis(immunology) Disease prophylaxis achieved via the administration of antibody-containing serum.serosanguineousRelating to, or containing both whole blood and serumserospecificityThe quality or degree of being serospecific.serosubtypeableCapable of being divided into or analysed by serosubtypesserosuitabilityThe condition of being serosuitableserotherapeuticRelating to serotherapy.serotransferrin(biochemistry) A transferrin found in blood plasmaserotypeabilityThe condition of being serotypeableserovaccinationvaccination by injection of a serumserovirologicalRelating to serovirologyserpentinophyte(botany) Any plant that grows on serpentine rocksserranochromineAny cichlid of the genus SerranochromisserratiapeptaseserratiopeptidaseservantlessnessAbsence of servants.serviceablenessthe state or condition of being serviceableservicelessnessThe quality of being serviceless.servicificationThe transformation or encapsulation of existing processes or systems into one or more discrete services.servocontrolledcontrolled via a servomechanismservocontrollerA controller that uses a servomechanism.servomechanicalOf or relating to servomechanisms.servomechanismsplural of servomechanismsesquicarbonate(inorganic chemistry) A chemical compound containing three carbonate ions for every two metal ions.sesquicentenaryA 150-year anniversary.sesquidecennialRelating to a fifteen year periodsesquiduplicateTwo and a half times as large; having the ratio of 2.5 to 1.sesquimagnesium(inorganic chemistry, in combination) Three magnesium ions in a salt with two divalent anionssesquineolignan(organic chemistry) Any compound having a structure based on a sesquineolignanesesquioxidation(chemistry) The act or process of sesquioxidizing.sesquiterpenoid(chemistry) A terpenoid having a C₁₅ skeleton.sesquitertianalAlternative form of sesquitertian.sesterterpenoid(organic chemistry) a terpenoid having a C₂₅ skeletonsettlementationSettlement, especially in an area that has no official incorporation or legal claim made on it.sexploitationalFeaturing or pertaining to sexploitation.sexploitationer(informal) A sexploitation film.sexuoeroticallyIn a sexuoerotic manner.shamanisticallyIn a shamanistic manner.shareholdershipThe state or business of a shareholder.shelterlessnessAbsence of shelter.shijiangshanite(mineralogy) A light-red to red mineral with the chemical formula Pb3CaAl(Si5O14)(OH)3 · 3H2O.shillyshallyingAlternative spelling of shilly-shallying.shoppertainmentSynonym of retailtainment.shortcircuitingpresent participle and gerund of shortcircuitshorthandednessThe condition of being shorthanded.shortleggednessAlternative form of short-leggedness.showbusinessmanA man who works in showbusiness.shrinkproofnessThe quality of being shrinkproof.sialoadenectomy(surgery) Excision of a salivary glandsialoglycolipid(biochemistry) Any glycolipid that contains sialic acid moietiessialolithectomyLithectomy for a sialolith; Excision of a sialolith.sialometabolism(biochemistry) The metabolism of sialic acidssialometabolite(biochemistry) Any metabolite derived from sialic acidsialometaplasia(medicine) A benign ulcerative lesion found mostly on the posterior hard palate, caused by a necrosis of minor salivary glands due to trauma.sialoproteomics(biochemistry) The study of sialoproteomessialosaccharide(biochemistry) Any polysaccharide that contains sialic acid residuessialyllactosideA glycoside of sialyllactosesialysaccharideAlternative form of sialosaccharide.siblinglessnessLack of siblings.siderophilicityThe condition of being siderophilic, i.e. having an affinity for iron.sidesplittinglyIn a sidesplitting manner; hilariously.sigmatropicallyIn a sigmatropic manner.significantnessThe quality of being significant.significativelyIn a significative manner.significativity(uncountable) The condition of being statistically significant.silacyclobutane(organic chemistry) A saturated heterocycle having three carbon atoms and one silicon atom; any derivative of this compoundsilasesquiazane(chemistry) any of a class of compounds in which every silicon atom is linked to three nitrogen atoms, and every nitrogen is linked to two silicons (RSi)₂ₙ(R'N)₃ₙ where R = H or hydrocarbylsilasesquioxane(chemistry) Any of a class of compounds in which every silicon atom is linked to three oxygen atoms, and every oxygen is linked to two silicons (RSi)₂ₙO₃ₙ where R = H or hydrocarbyl.silhouettographAn instrument for outlining the human body in order to gauge posture etc.silicoaluminate(inorganic chemistry) Synonym of aluminosilicate.silicomanganeseAn alloy consisting mainly of manganese and silicon.silicomolybdate(inorganic chemistry) A yellow, complex oxyanion of silicate and molybdate; any salt containing this anionsilicophosphate(inorganic chemistry) Synonym of phosphosilicate.silicosiderosisA form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of mixed dust containing silica and iron.silicotungstate(inorganic chemistry) Any salt or ester of silicotungstic acid.silphiperfolene(organic chemistry) Any of a group of tricyclic sesquiterpenoid hydrocarbons (typically (3S,3aR,5aR,8S,8aS)-3,5a,7,8-tetramethyl-2,3,3a,4,5,8-hexahydro-1H-cyclopenta[h]pentalene)silviculturallyIn terms of, or by means of, silviculture.silviculturistsplural of silviculturistsimilisexualism(obsolete) Homosexuality.simpleheartedlyAlternative form of simple-heartedly.simplificationsplural of simplificationsimultanagnosiaDifficulty in perceiving more than one object simultaneously.sinapoylcholineSynonym of sinapine.sinensiaxanthin(organic chemistry) An organic compound found in tangerines and related fruits.singleheartedlyAlternative form of single-heartedly.singularisationAlternative form of singularization.singularitarianAlternative letter-case form of Singularitarian.singularizationThe process or result of singularizingsinistraurality(rare) The state of being sinistraural.sinistrodextralMoving or directed from the left to the right.sinistrolateral(anatomy) On the left side of, toward the animal or human's left.sinistroventral(anatomy) sinister and ventralsinistroversion(medicine) A turning to the left, as of the uterus (cf. lateroversion).sinorespiratoryRelating to the sinuses and the respiratory tractsitosterolaemiaAlternative form of sitosterolemia.skeletalizationThe process of making something skeletal, or reducing it to the barest form.skeletomuscularRelating to the skeleton and muscles.skeletonisationAlternative spelling of skeletonization.skeletonizationThe act or process of skeletonizing.skiagraphicallyAlternative form of sciagraphically.skoliosexualityThe condition of being skoliosexual.slackhandednessAlternative form of slack-handedness.slantingdicularAlternative form of slantendicular.slaughterhousesplural of slaughterhouseslaughterperson(nonstandard, rare) A slaughterman or slaughterwoman; a slaughterhouse worker of any gender.slumpflationaryRelating to slumpflation.smallmindednessAlternative form of small-mindedness.smilageninosideA particular steroid glycoside.smoulderingnessThe state of smouldering.socialisticallyin a socialist manner, like a socialistsocietalization(sociology) The theory attributed to sociologist Q112383134 (Q112383134) that modernisation makes social life increasingly fragmented with a loss of close-knit communities, which process is seen to undermine religion.sociobehavioralAlternative form of sociobehavioural.sociobiologicalOf or pertaining to sociobiologysociobiologistsplural of sociobiologistsociobiomedical(sciences) Pertaining to the social, biological and medical sciences.sociocontextualRelating to social contextsocioculturallyIn a sociocultural context or way.sociocyberneticRelating to sociocybernetics.sociodemographyA branch of study combining sociology and demographysocioecologicalOf or pertaining to socioecology.socioeconomicalAlternative form of socioeconomic.socioethnicallyIn socioethnic terms.socioevaluative(sociology) Relating to the evaluation of a person's place in, and worth to, societysociofunctional(sociology) relating to social (or structural) functionalismsociogeographicAlternative form of sociogeographical.sociohistoricalOf or pertaining to social and historical factors.sociohumanisticsociological and humanisticsociolecticallyin a sociolectic way or mannersociolinguisticPertaining to sociolinguistics.sociomateriallyIn sociomaterial terms.sociometricallyIn a sociometric mannersociopathicallyIn a sociopathic way.sociophilosophy(philosophy) An approach to philosophy based on sociological enquiry.sociophysiology(sociology, physiology) An interdisciplinary field of research encompassing sociology and physiologysociopragmaticsThe aspect of language use that relates to everyday social practices.sociopragmatistOne who studies sociopragmatics.sociopsychologyThe study of social psychology.sociorelationalRelating to social relationshipssocioscientificRelating to society and science.sociospatialityThe quality of being sociospatial.sociostructuralRelating to the structure of society.sociotopographysociological topographysoftheartednessThe state or condition of being softhearted; sentimental tenderness.solenoporaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Solenoporaceae.solidifiabilityThe quality of being solidifiable.soliloquizinglyBy way of soliloquy.solipsisticallyIn a solipsistic manner.solitariousnessThe quality of being solitarious.solopreneurshipThe state of being a solopreneur.solutionizationThe act of solutionizing; the process of converting a metal alloy into a solid solution by a heat treatment.solvatochromism(chemistry) A change in colour (due to changes in position and/or intensity of absorption or emission bands) that accompanies a change in the polarity of a solventsolventogenesisThe biochemical synthesis of solvents (typically alcohols)somatodendritic(in a neuron) located together, even at the ends of a dendritesomatodentritic(neuroanatomy) Alternative form of somatodendritic.somatologicallyIn terms of somatology.somatosensationA somatosensory sensationsomatosensitiveRelating to the reception of sensory stimuli within the brainsomatosensorialOf or related to somatosensory perception.somatosensorilyIn somatosensory terms.somatostatinomaA malignant tumor of the delta cells of the endocrine pancreas that produces somatostatin.somatotherapiesplural of somatotherapysomatotherapistA therapist who carries out somatotherapy.somatotopicallyIn a somatotopic mannersomatotropinoma(pathology) An adenoma associated with excessive production of the growth hormone somatotropinsomestheticallyAlternative form of somaesthetically.somethingburger(nonce word, informal) Something believed or claimed to be unimportant that turns to be of some importance.somnambulicallyIn a somnambulic manner.somniferousnessThe property of being somniferous.somniloquacious(rare, humorous) Talkative in one’s sleep.somphospondylanAny titanosauriform sauropod of the clade SomphospondylisonigraphicallyAlternative form of sonographically.sonneratiaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Sonneratiaceae.sonoangiographyAngiography using ultrasound.sonocystographySynonym of cystosonography.sonodynamicallyIn a sonodynamic manner.sonographicallyIn a sonographic manner; by means of sonographysonohysterogramAn image produced by sonohysterographysonoluminescentExhibiting or relating to sonoluminescence.sonomammographymammography by means of ultrasoundsonomicrometricRelating to sonomicrometrysonomorphologicAlternative form of sonomorphological.sonotomographicRelating to sonotomography.sophisticalness(rare) The quality or state of being sophistical.sophisticatedlyin a sophisticated manner.sophoropentaose(biochemistry) A pentasaccharide present in sophorolipidsophorotetraose(biochemistry) A tetrasaccharide present in sophorolipidsorbicillactone(organic chemistry) Any of a group of sorbicillinoid lactonessoutheastermostAlternative spelling of southeasternmost.southeastwardlyToward the southeast.southernisationAlternative spelling of southernization.southernizationThe process of southernizing.southwestermostAlternative spelling of southwesternmost.southwestwardlyToward the southwest.sovereigntyship(rare) Synonym of sovereignship.spaceworthinessThe state or condition of being spaceworthy.spamvertisement(Internet) A piece of spamvertising.spamvertizementAlternative spelling of spamvertisement.spasmodicalnessThe quality of being spasmodical.spasmogenicallyIn a spasmogenic manner.spatiochromaticRelating to the spatial visualisation of colourspatiokinematic(astronomy) Describing the relative movement of different parts of an astronomical bodyspatiotopicallyIn a spatiotopic mannerspeakerlessnessAbsence of a speaker.specialisationsplural of specialisationspecializationsplural of specializationspeciegraphicalRelating to the scientific description of species.specificational(grammar) Serving to specify something.specificativelyIn a specificative manner.speciociliatine(organic chemistry) The alkaloid methyl (E)-2-[(2S,3S,12bR)-3-ethyl-8-methoxy-1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12b-octahydroindolo[2,3-a]quinolizin-2-yl]-3-methoxyprop-2-enoate present in kratomspectaclemakingThe manufacture of spectacles (eyewear).spectacularnessThe state or condition of being spectacular.spectroanalysis(chemistry) Chemical analysis using a spectrumspectroanalyticOf or relating to spectroanalysis.spectrochemical(chemistry, physics) Of or pertaining to spectrochemistryspectroelectric(dated) Relating to any form of spark tube whose internal electric discharge is used in spectroscopic observations.spectrometricalSynonym of spectrometric.spectrophoreticRelating to spectrographic separationspectroscopicalAlternative form of spectroscopic.spectroscopistsplural of spectroscopistspectrotemporal(physics) Being a function of both time and frequency or wavelengthspecularizationThe act or process of specularizing.speculativenessThe quality or state of being speculative.speechification(derogatory or humorous) The act of speechifying, making something into a speechspeleobiologist(biology) A biologist whose speciality is speleobiologyspendthriftnessThe condition of being a spendthrift; profligacy.spermatoblasticof or relating to a spermatoblastspermatogenesesplural of spermatogenesisspermatogenesisThe process of sperm production in the testes.spermatogeneticOf or pertaining to spermatogenesis.spermatologicalRelating to spermatology.spermatophagousRelating to spermatophagyspermatophorousProducing seed or sperm; seminiferous.spermioteleosis(biology) The development of the spermatogonium following spermiogenesisspermiotoxicityThe condition of being spermiotoxicsphaerobismoite(mineralogy) A tetragonal mineral containing bismuth and oxygen.sphaerodactylid(zoology) Any lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae.sphaerosideriteAlternative form of spherosiderite.sphenacodontian(zoology) Any synapsid of the clade Sphenacodontia.sphenoethmoidal(anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the sphenoid bone and the ethmoid bone.sphenomaxillary(anatomy) Relating to the sphenoid bone and the maxilla.sphenooccipital(anatomy) Relating to the sphenoid and occipital bonessphenozygomaticRelating to, or connecting the sphenoid bone and the zygomatic bonespherocobaltite(mineralogy) Cobalt(II) carbonate, a red trigonal mineral used in pottery glazes.spheroidizationThe process of spheroidizing.spheromastigote(cytology) Any cell that contains a spherosomesphincterectomy(surgery) Surgical removal or excision of the sphincter.sphingolipidome(biochemistry) The set of all sphingolipids in a cell or organismsphygomanometerMisspelling of sphygmomanometer.spinocerebellarOf, pertaining to, or affecting both the spinal cord and the cerebellum.spinocerebellum(anatomy) The vermis, together with parts of the hemispheres of the brain; it regulates body movementspinotrigeminalRelating to the spine and the trigeminal nervespinsterishnessThe state or quality of being spinsterish.spinthariscopesplural of spinthariscopespinthariscopicOf or relating to the spinthariscope.spiraculiferousBearing a spiracle.spirilloxanthin(organic chemistry) The carotenoid (4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22E,24E,26E,28E)-2,31-dimethoxy-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyldotriaconta-4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28-tridecaene present in the photosynthetic bacterium Rhodospirillum rubrumspiroadamantane(organic chemistry, in combination) Any spiro compound derived from adamantanespirochaetaemia(pathology) Alternative form of spirochetemia.spirochaetaemicAlternative form of spirochetemic.spirocheticidal(medicine, biology) Killing spirochetes.spirochetocidalAlternative form of spirocheticidal.spirochetolysinAn agent (substance) that performs spirochetolysis, that is, one that lyses spirochetes.spirochetolysisThe lysis (lysing) of spirochetes (of which the principal clinical relevance has been in treating various infectious diseases, including syphilis and several tick-borne diseases).spirochetolyticLysing spirochetes.spirocyclicallyIn a spirocyclic manner; by means of a spirocyclespiroergometricRelating to spiroergometry.spirometricallyIn terms of, or by means of, spirometry.spiropiperidine(organic chemistry) The polycyclic spiro compound derived from urea 1-(1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-3-yl)-3-[3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxo-1-spiro[1,2-dihydroindene-3,4'-piperidine]-1'-ylpropan-2-yl]urea or any of a class of similar compounds having a piperidine ring attached in a spiro-mannersplachnocraniumMisspelling of splanchnocranium.splanchnicotomyAlternative form of splanchnicectomy.splanchnography(obsolete) splanchnologysplanchnologistOne who studies splanchnology.splanchnopleuraAlternative form of splanchnopleure.splanchnopleureA layer of embryonic cells formed from the mesoderm and endoderm that develops into the wall of the viscera.splanchnoptosisvisceroptosis of the intestinessplancnocraniumMisspelling of splanchnocranium.splendidiferous(rare, humorous) Synonym of splendidious.splendiferouslyIn a splendiferous manner.splenomedullaryRelating to the spleen and medulla.spokescharacterA character used as a spokesperson.spokeswomanshipThe position of being a spokeswoman.spondylotherapy(historical) A form of therapy involving stimulation by ice, electric currents, etc. of the nerves originating from the spinal cord.spongioblastomaA blastoma composed of spongioblastsspongiofibrosis(pathology) fibrosis of spongy tissue, typically of the penisspongionecrosis(pathology) spongy necrosisspontaneousnessThe state or condition of being spontaneous; spontaneity.sporangiosporesplural of sporangiosporesporophyticallyIn a sporophytic mannersportsfishermanAlternative form of sportfisherman.sportsificationThe treating of a subject like sports; overemphasizing competition in an unnecessary way.sportsmanlinessThe quality of being sportsmanly.sportswomanlike(dated, used of a woman) sportsmanlikesportswomanship(used of a woman) sportsmanshipspreadsheetlikeResembling or characteristic of a spreadsheet.spumaretroviralRelating to spumaretroviruses.spumaretrovirusAny retrovirus of the subfamily Spumaretrovirinae.squalenoylation(organic chemistry) Reaction with a squalenoyl groupsqualodelphinidAny platanistoid river dolphin of the family Squalodelphinidaesquamozygomatic(anatomy) Relating to both the squamosal and zygomatic bones; applied to a bone, or a centre of ossification, in some foetal skulls.stabilizabilityThe quality or degree of being stabilizable.stabilomorphismThe survival of one species out of many in a mass extinctionstadtholdership(historical) The office or rank of a stadtholder.stagestrucknessThe state or quality of being stagestruck.stakeholdershipThe state or office of a stakeholder.stalagmiticallyLike a stalagmite; accumulating from floor to ceiling.standardisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of standardization.standardizationThe process of complying (or evaluate by comparing) with a standard.standoffishnessThe state, quality, or condition of being standoffish or aloof and unsociable; aloofness.stannomicrolite(mineralogy) A variety of the generalized microlite subgroup.staphyloplasticRelating to staphyloplasty.staphylorrhaphy(dated, surgery) palatoplastystaphyloxanthinA carotenoid pigment produced by some strains of Staphylococcus aureus, which acts as a virulence factor.stasibasiphobia(psychiatry) The fear of standing and walking.stateswomanlikeResembling or characteristic of a stateswoman.stationmistress(rail transport) The woman in charge of a railway station; a female stationmaster.statokinesigramA graphical record of the shifts in posture of a person attempting to stand stillstaturoponderal(medicine, uncommon) Concerning the height and weight of a person.statutorisationAlternative form of statutorization.statutorization(law) The process of making something statutory.steatohepatitic(medicine) Of, relating to, or characterised by steatohepatitis.steatohepatitis(pathology) A form of hepatitis characterized by an accumulation of fat.steatohepatosisSynonym of fatty liver.stemmatologicalRelating to stemmatology.stentoriousnessThe quality of being stentorious.stepbrotherhoodThe condition of being a stepbrother.stepgrandfatherThe father of one's stepmother or stepfather.stepgrandmotherThe mother of one's stepmother or stepfather.stepgrandparentA stepgrandfather or stepgrandmother.stephanoberycid(zoology) Any pricklefish in the family Stephanoberycidae.stephanoceratid(zoology) Any ammonite in the family Stephanoceratidae.stercobilinogen(organic chemistry) A degradation product of bilirubin from which stercobilin is produced by dehydrogenationstereobinocularstereoscopic and binocularstereoblindness(uncountable) The inability to use stereopsis for depth perception.stereochemistry(chemistry, countable) the effect of such spatial arrangement on the chemistry of a particular compoundstereodirection(chemistry) The process of stereodirecting.stereodisparityThe disparity between a pair of stereoscopic imagesstereodivergent(organic chemistry) That produces different chiral forms of the same compoundstereogeometricOf or relating to stereogeometry.stereographicalstereographicstereohistologyhistology using a stereomicroscopestereoideogenicMisspelling of steroidogenic.stereoinduction(chemistry) The stereocontrol of a reaction as a result of a chiral feature present in the substrate, reagent, catalyst or environment.stereoinversion(chemistry) Any reaction that inverts the chiral centre of a compoundstereoirregular(chemistry) Having irregular stereochemistrystereoisomerism(chemistry) A form of isomerism in which atoms are arranged differently about a chiral centre (or centre of asymmetry). They exhibit optical activity, and in a molecule with a single chiral centre the two isomers (enantiomers) are mirror images of each other whereas in a molecule with multiple chiral centres the isomers (diastereoisomers) are not normally mirror images.stereologicallyBy means of, or in terms of, stereology.stereometricianOne who studies or carries out stereometry.stereomonoscope(historical) An instrument with two lenses, by which an image of a single picture projected on a screen of ground glass is made to present an appearance of relief, and may be viewed by several persons at once.stereophotogramA stereoscopic photogram.stereoradiogramA diagnostic image produced by stereoradiography.stereorepeating(chemistry, of units of a polymer chain) whose stereochemical configuration repeats along the chainstereoretentive(chemistry) That retains the stereochemistry of reactants in the final product of a reaction.stereoselective(chemistry) Of a chemical reaction in which the production of one stereoisomer is favoured over all others.stereostructurestereochemical structurestereotaxicallyIn a stereotaxic mannerstereothresholdA threshold of stereoscopic acuity (below which no depth information is visible)stereotypicallyIn a stereotypical manner or way.sterilizabilityThe condition of being sterilizablesterlinghillite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, manganese, and oxygen.sternorrhynchanAny insect of the suborder Sternorrhynchasternovertebral(anatomy) Relating to the sternum and the vertebrasteroidogenesesplural of steroidogenesissteroidogenesis(biochemistry) The process of steroid (hormone) production in living organisms.steroidogeneticOf or pertaining to steroidogenesis.stibiocolumbite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing antimony, niobium, and oxygen.stibiomicrolite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing antimony, calcium, hydrogen, niobium, oxygen, sodium, and tantalum.stibiotantalite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing antimony, oxygen, and tantalum.stiffneckednessAlternative form of stiff-neckedness.stilpnosiderite(mineralogy) A brownish-black mineral, a form of limonite.stimulativenessThe state or quality of being stimulative.stipulationallyIn a stipulational manner.stipulativenessThe state or quality of being stipulative.stirpiculturistOne who practises stirpiculture.stochastizationConversion to stochastic formstockfishmongerA seller of stockfish.stoicheiometricAlternative spelling of stoichiometric.stoichiologicalOf or relating to the science of stoichiology.stoloniferouslyIn a stoloniferous manner.stomachlessness(rare) Lack of a stomach.stormworthinessThe state of being stormworthy.strabismologistOne who studies strabismology.straightfacedlyWith a straight face.straightforwardProceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.straightwashingThe act of removing or omitting nonstraight sexual orientations from an account of a person, relationship, or situation.straitjacketing(figuratively) Constraints, restrictions.straitlacednessThe state of being straitlaced.straitwaistcoat(now rare) A straitjacket.stratagematical(obsolete) strategicstratagemically(obsolete) In terms of, or by means of, a stratagem; strategically.strategetically(now rare) In terms of, or by means of, strategy.stratificationsplural of stratificationstratigraphicalStratigraphic.stratocladisticRelating to stratocladisticsstratocladogram(genetics) A stratocladistic diagramstratographicalstratographicstratovolcanoesplural of stratovolcanostreichmelodionA type of bowed zither, similar in shape to a viola.strelitziaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Strelitziaceae.strengtheninglyIn a manner that strengthens, makes strong.strengthfulness(archaic) strengthstrephosymboliaA tendency, associated with word blindness, to twist or invert certain similar letters (such as b and d) when reading.streptavidinate(biochemistry) To bind with streptavidinstreptobacillusAny bacterium of the genus Streptobacillus.streptocephalid(zoology) Any fairy shrimp in the family Streptocephalidae.streptococcemiaThe presence of streptococcus in the blood; bloodstream infection with streptococci.streptococcosisstreptococcal infectionstreptothricinsplural of streptothricinstretchablenessSynonym of stretchability.striatocapsular(anatomy) Relating to the striatum and the capsule (of the brain)striatocortical(anatomy) striatal and corticalstriatopallidal(anatomy) Pertaining to, or connecting, the striatum and the globus pallidus.striatothalamicstriatal and thalamicstrictification(mathematics, category theory) ??Replacement of coherent isomorphisms by equalities.strictureplasty(surgery) The surgical removal of part of the bowel affected by scar tissue.stricturoplastyAlternative form of strictureplasty.stringification(computing) The act or process of stringifying; conversion to a string.stringocephalid(zoology) Any brachiopod of the family Stringocephalidae.strobogrammatic(of a number) Appearing the same whether viewed normally or upside down.strongheartedlyBravely, courageously.strongyloidosis(pathology) A disease caused by infection by roundworms of the superfamily Strongyloideastrophariaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Strophariaceae.structurabilityThe state or degree of being structurable.structuralisticOf or pertaining to structuralism.structurationalOf or relating to structuration.structurelessly(rare) In a structureless way; without structure.structurizationThe act of structurizingstryacocephalidAny extinct therapsid of the family †Styracocephalidaestultificationsplural of stultificationstultiloquentlyIn a stultiloquent manner.stumblingblocksplural of stumblingblockstupidificationThe act or process of making stupider.stylomandibular(anatomy) Relating to the styloid process and the mandible; applied to a ligament that extends from near the apex of the styloid process of the temporal bone to the angle and posterior border of the angle of the mandible.stylometricallyBy means of, or in terms of, stylometry.stylopharyngealRelating to the stylopharyngeus.stylopharyngeus(anatomy) A slender muscle in the head that arises from the base of the styloid process of the temporal bone, inserts into the side of the pharynx, and acts with the contralateral muscle in swallowing to increase the transverse diameter of the pharynx by drawing its sides upward and laterally.styrylisoxazole(organic chemistry) Any styryl derivative of an isoxazolesubadiabaticityThe quality of being subadiabatic.subarachnoidealMisspelling of subarachnoidal.subarchesporialLocated beneath an archesporiumsubarchitectureAn architecture forming part of a larger architecture.subcanaliculate(biology) Having shallow grooves or channels; being slightly canaliculate.subcarcinogenic(of a dosage etc) Insufficient to cause cancersubcatastrophicNot rising to the level of being catastrophic.subcategorizand(linguistics) The item which carries subcategorization information for the occurrence of other elements in the phrase or word.subcategorizingpresent participle and gerund of subcategorizesubcharacterizeTo identify subcharacteristicssubcivilizationA civilization forming part of a larger civilization.subcommissionerA lesser or subsidiary commissioner.subcommitteemanA member of a subcommittee.subconjunctivalBelow the conjunctiva.subconstituencyA constituency (electoral district or special interest group) that makes up part of a larger constituency.subcontractableCapable of being subcontracted.subcontraoctave(music) The octave on the bass clef ranging from three octaves below the staff (C0) to two octaves below the staff (B0).subconversation(chiefly computing) A conversation making up part of a larger conversation.subcosmopolitan(biology, ecology, of a taxon) Not completely cosmopolitansubcountabilityThe property of being subcountable.subdenominationA branch of a larger denominationsubdepolarizingLacking the strength to depolarizesubdiabetogenicInsufficient to cause diabetessubdiapophysealBeneath the diapophysissubdifferential(mathematics) subderivativesubdisciplinaryRelating to a subdiscipline.subdistribution(statistics, countable) A subset of a distribution.subdivisibilityThe quality of being subdivisible.subdivisionallyIn terms of subdivisions.subectodermallyIn a subectodermal mannersubepicardiallyIn a subepicardial mannersubepitheliallyIn a subepithelial mannersubequatoriallyIn a subequatorial manner or direction.subequigranular(petrology) Almost or imperfectly equigranular.suberoylanilide(organic chemistry) The anilide of suberic acidsubexcitabilityThe condition of being subexcitablesubfastigiately(botany, obsolete) In a subfastigiate manner.subharmonicallyIn terms of subharmonics.subheadquartersA lesser or subsidiary headquarters.subhierarchicalOf or relating to a subhierarchy.subhorizontallyIn a subhorizontal manner or directionsubhumanizationThe process of making subhuman.subhymenophoralBeneath the hymenophoresubincandescentLess than incandescent.subinflammatorySlightly inflammatorysubinfraorbitalBelow the infraorbital bone (in some fish)subintegumentalBeneath the integument.subintellectualBelow the level of the intellect.subintelligiturSomething that is implied even though not expressedsubintroductoryBefore the usual introductory level of a topic.subinvestigatorA subsidiary investigator, especially one investigating a clinical trialsubitaneousnessThe state, quality, or condition of being subitaneous or sudden; suddenness.subjectlessnessLack of a subject.sublapsarianisminfralapsarianismsublaterodorsal(anatomy) Beneath a laterodorsal areasublimificationThe act of making sublimesublithospheric(geology) Below (deeper than) the lithospheresublocalisationAlternative form of sublocalization.sublocalizationlocalization within a larger, less specific areasubmajorization(mathematics) The condition of submajorizing.submembranouslyIn a submembranous mannersubmerchantableBelow merchantable quality.submesophyllous(botany) Beneath the mesophyllumsubmetropolitanSmaller, or less important than a metropolissubmillihartreeSmaller than millihartree-scale.submillisievert(of a radiation dose) Less than a millisievertsubminimizationReduction to a subminimal valuesubministration(obsolete) The act of subministering.submultialgebra(mathematics) A subset of a multialgebrasubmunicipalityA municipality subdivision.subneutralizingThat does not totally neutralizesubnitrophilousLess than usually nitrophiloussubnormothermicHaving a lower than normal body temperaturesuboptimisationAlternative spelling of suboptimization.suboptimizationThe optimization of a subunit (or series of subunits) of an organization without good coordination with other subunits, resulting in the whole organisation's outcome or output being less than optimal.subordinatenessThe property or condition of being subordinate.subordinatinglySo as to subordinate.subordinationalOf or relating to subordination.suborganisationAlternative spelling of suborganization.suborganizationAn organization belonging to a larger parent organization.subosteoclasticBeneath an osteoclastic regionsubpedunculatedAlternative form of subpedunculate.subperichondralMisspelling of subperichondrial.subperiosteally(anatomy) Under the periosteum.subperitoneally(anatomy) Under the peritoneal membrane.subphotospheric(astronomy) Occurring beneath the photospheresubplasmalemmalBeneath the plasmalemmasubpopulationalPertaining to a subpopulationsubpostmistressA subordinate postmistress.subpostpetiolarBeneath the postpetiolesubprofessionalNot meeting the quality standards expected of a professional.subproportionalLess than proportionalsubprovinciallyIn a subprovincial manner.subpseudopodiumSynonym of subpseudopod.subquadrangularNearly or imperfectly quadrangular.subrationalized(engineering, historical) Having undergone subrationalization.subrelativistic(physics) Describing a velocity (and associated properties) that is considerably less than the speed of light such that relativistic effects may be ignoredsubreptitiouslyObsolete form of surreptitiously.subscrobiculatePartially scrobiculatesubsegmentationThe formation of subsegmentssubsemicircularLess than semicircularsubsequentiallysubsequentlysubservientnessThe quality of being subservient.subspecifically(taxonomy) With regard to a subspeciessubstandardnessThe state or condition of being substandard.substantialistsplural of substantialistsubstantializedsimple past and past participle of substantializesubstantialnessThe state or condition of being substantial.substantiatableAlternative form of substantiable.substantiationsplural of substantiationsubstantivalism(philosophy) The doctrine that space and time have an existence independent of physical things.substantivalistA subscriber to substantivalism.substantivationThe process or result of making something substantive.substantivenessThe quality or state of being substantive.substantizationThe process or result of substantizing.substitutionaryOf or relating to substitution or replacement.substratomaniac(linguistics) A devoted substratist.substratophilia(linguistics) Enthusiastic support for substratism.substratophobia(linguistics) Vehement opposition to substratism.substratosphereThe area of the atmosphere directly below the stratosphere.subtelomereless(rare) Lacking a subtelomeresubterraneouslyIn a subterraneous manner; underground.subthalamicallyIn terms of the subthalamus.subthematicallyIn a subthematic way.subthermoclinalBeneath a thermoclinesubthrombolyticThat is not effective enough to produce thrombolysis.subtractabilityThe condition of being subtractablesubtractivenessThe quality of being subtractive.subtrochanteric(anatomy) Beneath the trochanter of the femursubtroglophilicRelating to subtroglophilessubturriculatedSynonym of subturriculate.subtypificationclassification according to subtypesubunderlettingpresent participle and gerund of subunderletsuburbanisationAlternative form of suburbanization.suburbanizationThe process of suburbanizing, of population movement from cities to suburbssuburotheliallyIn a suburothelial mannersubverticillateSomewhat or nearly verticillate.subvocalization(uncountable) The formation in thought of words or statements, which are expressed inwardly but not uttered aloud.subxiphisternalBelow the xiphisternum.successlessnessA lack of success.succinylacetone(biochemistry) A metabolite that occurs in the blood of people with tyrosinaemiasuccinylcholine(pharmacology) Synonym of suxamethonium chloride.succinylpeptideA succinylated peptidesuccinylproteinA succinylated proteinsufficientarian(philosophy) One who believes that justice involves everybody having sufficient resources for their needs, rather than the overall situation being as good as possible.suggestiblenessThe quality of being suggestible.sulfametomidine(pharmacology) A sulfonamide antibacterial.sulfametoxazoleMisspelling of sulfamethoxazole.sulfhaemoglobinAlternative form of sulfhemoglobin.sulfhydrylationReaction with a sulfhydryl group or with a sulfhydrylasesulfoconjugated(biochemistry) conjugated via sulfate groupssulfogalactosyl(biochemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from galactosyl sulfatesulfoglycolipid(biochemistry) Any of several glycolipids that contain sulfate groupssulfohemoglobinAlternative form of sulfhemoglobin.sulfonimidamide(organic chemistry) Any compound of general formula R-S(O)(=NR')-NR"₂sulfonphthalein(chemistry) Any chemical compound, analogous to a phthalein, formed by the condensation of o-sulfobenzoic acid with a phenol.sulfophosphoricAlternative form of sulphophosphoric.sulfoquinovosyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from sulfoquinovosesulfosalicylate(organic chemistry) The anion 2-hydroxy-3-sulfobenzoate or any salt containing this anionsulphantimonate(inorganic chemistry) Any ion or derived salt in which one or more oxygen atoms of an antimonate is replaced by one of sulfursulphantimoniteAlternative spelling of sulfantimonite.sulphidogenesisThe generation of sulphides, typically to remove metals from wastewatersulphindigotate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of sulphindigotic acid.sulphinpyrazoneAlternative form of sulfinpyrazone.sulphoaluminateAlternative spelling of sulfoaluminate.sulphocarbonate(inorganic chemistry) Alternative form of sulfocarbonate.sulphonediimineAlternative spelling of sulfonediimine.sulphophosphate(obsolete, chemistry) A salt of sulphophosphoric acid.sulphophosphite(archaic, chemistry) A salt of sulphophosphorous acid.sulphoquinovoseAlternative form of sulfoquinovose.sulphorhodamineAlternative spelling of sulforhodamine.sulphosalicylicOf or pertaining to sulphosalicylic acid or its derivativessulphosuccinateAlternative form of sulfosuccinate.sulphotungstate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of sulphotungstic acid.sulphureousnessArchaic spelling of sulphurousness.superabundancesplural of superabundancesuperabundantlyTo a superabundant extentsuperacidulated(archaic) Excessively acidulated; superacidicsuperactivation(physics) The activation of a pair of quantum channels that each have zero capacity in order to achieve a nonzero capacity.superadditionalBeing a superaddition; added on top of a previous addition.superadditively(mathematics) In a superadditive mannersuperadditivity(uncountable) The state of being superadditive.superaggressiveHighly aggressive.superalkalinityThe property of being superalkaline.superassemblageA large assemblage of smaller onessuperattractiveVery highly attractive.superbackground(string theory) Synonym of superspace.superbenevolentVery benevolent.superbrilliance(rare) The quality of being superbrilliant.superbrilliancy(rare) An extremely shining quality.superbureaucratA very powerful bureaucratsupercalenderedsimple past and past participle of supercalendersupercapacitorsplural of supercapacitorsupercapitalismAny especially intense and competitive form of capitalism.supercapitalistAn extreme capitalist.supercarburetedAlternative form of supercarburetted.supercategorize(transitive) To place in a supercategory.supercautiouslyIn a supercautious manner.supercavitatingpresent participle and gerund of supercavitatesupercavitation(physics) An extreme form of cavitation in which a single bubble of gas forms around an object moving through a liquid, significantly reducing drag.supercentrifugeAn extra powerful centrifuge.superchiasmaticAlternative form of suprachiasmatic.superchivalrousVery chivalrous.superchondritic(planetology, of an elemental ratio) Greater than found in a typical chondrite.superclassifiedOf especially classified status; top secret.supercolossallyIn a supercolossal manner.supercombinator(computer science) A mathematical expression which is fully bound and self-contained. It may be either a constant or a combinator where all the subexpressions are supercombinators.supercommentaryA commentary (series of comments or annotations) on another commentary; a subcommentary.supercommercialVery commercial.supercompactioncompaction of material into supercompact formsupercompetitorOne who or that which competes very successfully so as to achieve dominance.supercompressedExtremely compressed; subject to supercompression.supercompressorIn a mechanical system, a subsystem which enables the system to achieve higher compression of a working fluid.superconception(biology, archaic) superfetationsuperconductingExhibiting superconductivity.superconductionsuperconductivitysuperconductiveExhibiting or relating to superconductivity.superconductorsplural of superconductorsuperconferenceA major meeting to discuss an important issue.superconfidenceExtreme confidence.superconfluencyAn overabundance of cells in a culture mediumsupercongruence(mathematics) A congruence modulo some power of a primesuperconnection(mathematics) A form of supermatrix in gauge mathematicssuperconspiracyA very large-scale and complex conspiracy.supercontactingThe action of a supercontactersupercontinentsplural of supercontinentsupercontractedThat has undergone supercontractionsupercontrolledSubject to a very high degree of control.superconvenient(rare, informal) Very convenient.superconvergent(mathematics) converging very rapidlysupercoordinate(mathematics) An additional coordinate in a superconformal algebrasupercosmically(rare) In a supercosmic manner; vastly huge.supercretaceousAlternative form of supracretaceous.supercriticallyIn a supercritical way.supercultivatedExtremely cultivated (in various senses).superdecompoundSynonym of supradecompound.superdeformable(physics) That undergoes superdeformationsuperdepartmentA large department comprising several smaller departments.superdepressing(informal) Very depressing.superderivation(mathematics) A derivation within a superalgebrasuperderivative(mathematics) A generalization of a derivative that can be applied to a superfunction.superdictionary(lexicography) An exceptionally comprehensive dictionary, which includes all other dictionaries.superdisciplineAn academic discipline comprising several subdisciplines.superefficiencyThe quality of being superefficient.superelasticityPseudoelasticity.superelementary(rare) Transcending all the basic four elements: earth, wind or air, fire, and water; that exists on a transcendent plane; being nonmaterial.superellipticalHaving the shape of a superellipse.superelongationThe additional elongation of a long object.superencryptionThe application of a series of multiple encryption processes to a text.superexaltationSupreme or excessive exaltation.superexcellenceSupreme excellence.superexcellencyThe quality of being superexcellent; superexcellence.superexcitationExcessive, or more than normal, excitation.superexpression(countable, mathematics, programming) An expression that contains multiple subexpressions.superexpressiveEspecially expressive; very eloquent.superficialnessSuperficiality.superfluousnessThe state or quality of being superfluous.superforecasterOne who consistently makes predictions at significantly better than chance accuracy.superformidable(rare) Extremely formidable; causing great dread or very difficult to overcome.superformidably(rare) In a superformidable manner.superfunctionalIn a state of superfunction; exhibiting more action than usual.supergargantuan(rare) Exceptionally gargantuan; extraordinarily large or great.supergeneralistAn exceptional generalist; a person with very broad knowledge.supergenerosityRemarkable generosity.supergovernmentA government formed from the union of multiple lesser governments.superhaplogroup(genetics) A grouping of haplotypes larger than a haplogroupsuperheroicallyIn a superheroic manner.superheterodyneA receiver of this kind.superhistoricalAbove or beyond history.superimpositionThe process, or the result of superimposing.superimprobableVery improbable.superincreasing(mathematics, of a sequence) Such that every element of the sequence is greater than the sum of all previous elements.superincumbenceThe quality of being superincumbent.superincumbencyThe quality of being superincumbent.superindividualAbove or beyond the individual.superinducementThe act or result of superinducing.superindustrialVery highly industrialized.superinfectiousRelating to a superinfectionsuperinhibitoryExtremely inhibitorysuperinjunctionAlternative form of super-injunction.superinsulatingpresent participle and gerund of superinsulatesuperinsulationThe efficient thermal insulation of a building or system, especially by using multiple layers, or low-conducting fibre.superintegrable(mathematics) Describing an integrable condition that has more integrals of motion than degrees of freedomsuperintendenceThe act of superintending; supervision.superintendency(uncountable) The condition of being a superintendent.superintendentsplural of superintendentsuperintendressA female superintendentsuperioinferior(anatomy) Superoinferior.superiorization(mathematics) An iterative form of optimization.superiotemporalAlternative form of superotemporal.superlativenessThe state or condition of being superlative.superluminalityThe quality or condition of being superluminal.superluminosityThe property of being superluminal.supermajoritiesplural of supermajoritysupermarketlikeResembling or characteristic of a supermarket.supermartingale(mathematics) A stochastic process for which the conditional expectation of future values given the sequence of all prior values is bounded above by the current value.supermetastaticVery metastatic.supermethylatedSynonym of hypermethylated.supermicroscopeA microscope offering a very high level of magnification.supermicroscopy(sciences) Very powerful microscopy, such as atomic force microscopy or electron microscopy.supermodelesqueLooking like a supermodel.supermodularityThe condition of being supermodularsupermodulation(physics) modulation of a material's superconductivitysupernaturaliseAlternative spelling of supernaturalize.supernaturalismThe quality or condition of being supernatural.supernaturalistA person who believes in the supernatural.supernaturalityThe quality or state of being supernatural.supernaturalize(transitive) To make supernatural; to place a supernatural interpretation upon.superneutralityThe state or quality of being superneutral.supernumerariesplural of supernumerarysupernumerarily(rare) In a supernumerary manner; excessively.supernutritiousRemarkably nutritious.superoctahedron(chemistry) An octahedron-shaped structure made from six (or seven) smaller octahedra.superolaterallyIn a superolateral directionsuperoleophilicExceptionally oleophilicsuperoleophobicVery oleophobic.superomnipotent(rare) Truly omnipotent; possessing absolutely limitless power, influence, and authority, transcending all logic, paradoxes and contradictions.superomniscient(rare) Truly omniscient; possessing thorough, unlimited knowledge of all things.superomnivalent(rare) Supremely powerful over all.superoposterior(anatomy) superior and posteriorsuperoptimistic(informal) Extremely optimistic.superordinatelyIn a superordinate manner.superordination(logic) The relation of a universal proposition to a particular proposition in the same terms.superorganicism(philosophy) The belief that a culture or society transcends the purely organic nature of its individuals.superorganicistOne who subscribes to the philosophy of superorganicism.superorganismalRelating to, or caused by a superorganismsuperoxygenatedsimple past and past participle of superoxygenatesuperpanopticonA modern form of surveillance and control based on computerized databases.superparamagnetAny superparamagnetic material.superparasitismA form of parasitism in which the host (typically an insect larva such as a caterpillar) is attacked more than once by a single species of parasitoid.superparasitizeTo parasitize as a superparasitesuperparticular(mathematics, obsolete) Of a natural number, being larger than another natural number by a unit fraction of that smaller number.superpatriotismExtreme patriotism.superphenomenal(very rare) Superlatively phenomenal or quite remarkable.superphenomenonA phenomenon that exceeds normal phenomenal qualities, standards, etc.superphosphatesplural of superphosphatesuperpipelining(computing) A technique for improving the performance of a processor by splitting instructions into many separate "pipelines" that can be executed more or less in parallel.superplasticitythe deformation of a solid beyond its normal breaking pointsuperpolitenessExceptional politeness.superpolynomial(computing, mathematics) Describing an algorithm whose execution time is not limited by a polynomialsuperpopulationThe larger population from which a subpopulation is drawn.superposability(geometry) congruencesuperpositionalRelating to superposition.superpositionedpositioned on top of anothersuperpositivityThe quality of being superpositive.superprivilegedVery highly privileged.superprocessiveVery processive; having a high processivitysuperproductiveExtremely productive.superproficient(rare) Extremely proficient.superprofitableExceptionally profitable.superprogrammerA particularly skilful computer programmer.superprojective(mathematics, of a Banach space X) Having every closed, infinite-codimensional subspace of X contained in an infinite-codimensional subspace which is complemented in Xsuperprominence(astronomy, very rare) An exceedingly powerful, enormous solar prominence.superproportionoverplus or excess of proportionsuperprosperousVery prosperous.superprotectiveSynonym of overprotective.superrationallyIn a superrational manner.superrecognizerAlternative form of super recogniser.superreflectionThe reflection of a reflected image, sound, magnetosonic wave, etc.superresolutionAny of a class of techniques that enhance the resolution of an imaging system.superrotationalOf or pertaining to superrotation.supersaturatingpresent participle and gerund of supersaturatesupersaturation(physics) The condition of a solution being more highly concentrated than is normally possible.superscattering(physics) A form of scattering in which multiple particles are dispersed in a nonunitary way.superscientificAbove or beyond science.superscriptionsplural of superscriptionsupersemination(obsolete) The sowing of seed over seed previously sown.supersensitizedsimple past and past participle of supersensitizesupersensualismThe condition of being supersensualsupersensuouslyIn a supersensuous manner.supersessionary(rare) Synonym of supersessional.supersessionism(Christianity) The belief not merely that Judaism has been supplanted by Christianity, but that the covenant between God and Israel as His chosen people has been abrogated.supersessionistOf or pertaining to supersessionism.supersmoothnessThe state or condition of being supersmooth.supersonicationSynonym of ultrasonication.superspecialistA specialist working in a particularly narrow and specialized field.supersphenoidal(anatomy) Situated above, or on the dorsal side of, the body of the sphenoid bone.superstatisticsplural of superstatisticsuperstitionistOne who is highly superstitious.superstitiouslyIn a superstitious manner.superstructuralOf or pertaining to superstructure.superstructuresplural of superstructuresupersubtilized(rare) Made supersubtle.supersuccessfulVery highly successful.supersuspiciousVery suspicious.supersymmetriseAlternative form of supersymmetrize.supersymmetrize(physics) To convert to a form compatible with supersymmetrysupersymplectic(mathematics) Symplectic with additional dimensions to allow for the incorporation of fermionic coordinates.superterraneousAbove the ground.supertransitive(set theory) Describing a transitive set that contains all subsets of all its elementssupertranslatedHaving undergone supertranslation.supertremendous(rare) Exceptionally tremendous; of particular tremendousness.supertuberation(botany) The production of young tubers from the old while still growing.supervillainessA female supervillain.supervillainousOf or pertaining to a supervillain; reminiscent of a supervillain.supervoluminousVery voluminous.supervulnerableExtremely vulnerable.superwavelengthNumerically greater than a wavelengthsupparasitation(obsolete) The act of flattering to gain favour; servile approbation.supplementarilyIn a supplementary way; additionally.supplementarityThe condition of being a supplement.supplementationThe act of supplementingsupportablenessThe state of being supportable.supportlessnessAbsence of support.suppositionallyIn a suppositional manner; by means of, or in the context of, supposition.suppressibilityQuality of being suppressible.suppressivenessThe state of being suppressive.supraacetabularAbove the acetabulumsupracerebellarAbove the cerebellumsuprachiasmaticSituated above the optic chiasm; specifically, designating a nucleus or region in the paraventricular region of the hypothalamus.supraclavicular(anatomy, zootomy, relational) Above the clavicle.supracollicularAbove the colliculussupraconductingsuperconductingsupracretaceous(geology, archaic) Lying above the chalk.supradecompound(archaic, botany) Very decompound; divided many times.supraesophageal(anatomy) Situated above, or on the dorsal side of, the esophagus.supraganglionicAbove a ganglionsuprageniculate(anatomy) Above the lateral geniculate nucleussupragingivallyIn a supragingival manner or directionsupraindividualSynonym of superindividual (“above or beyond the individual”).supraintestinal(anatomy) Situated above, or on the dorsal side of, the intestine.suprajunctionalWithin a junction.supralinguisticThat goes beyond language.supramammillary(anatomy) Above a nipplesupramaximalityThe condition of being supramaximalsupramesenteric(anatomy) Above the mesenterysupranationallyIn a supranational manner.supranaturalismsupernaturalismsupranaturalistA supernaturalist.supranaviculareA small sesamoid bone in the foot found in some humans.supraoccipitialAlternative form of supraoccipital.supraoculomotor(anatomy) Above the oculomotor nucleussupraoligomericRelating to a supraoligomersupraomohyoidalAlternative form of supraomohyoid.supraordinatelyIn a supraordinate manner.suprapancreatic(anatomy) Above the pancreassupraperiosteal(anatomy) Above the periosteumsupraperipheral(zoology) In a gastropod shell the region just above the maximum width of the whorl.supraphysically(rare) In a supraphysical manner.suprapleurocoelCovering the pleurocoelsuprapopulation(ecology) All the individuals of a species at all stages in their life cycle (in all hosts) in an ecosystemsupraquiasmaticMisspelling of suprachiasmatic.supraregionallyIn a supraregional manner.suprasaturationSynonym of supersaturation.suprasegmentalsplural of suprasegmentalsuprasensualityThe quality of being suprasensual.suprasphenoidal(anatomy) Situated above the sphenoidal bone.supratemporallyIn a supratemporal mannersupraterraneoussuperterraneansupratesticular(anatomy) Above the testessupratetramericRelating to or composed of supratetramers.suprathreshholdMisspelling of suprathreshold.supratrigeminaldorsal to the trigeminal nervesupratubercularAbove the tubercles.surfacelessnessLack of a surface.surmountabilityThe condition of being surmountablesurreptitiouslyIn a surreptitious manner; stealthily, furtively, secretly.susceptiblenessThe quality of being susceptible.suspensefulnessThe state of being suspenseful; suspense.swashbuckleringAlternative form of swashbuckling.swashbucklinglyIn a swashbuckling way; adventurously, excitingly.swellheadednessThe quality of being swell-headed.swertiapuniside(organic chemistry) The glycoside 1,5-dihydroxy-3-methoxy-8-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxyxanthen-9-one present in Swertia puniceaswimbladderlessLacking a swimbladderswordswomanshipA woman's skill with a sword.sycophanticallyIn a sycophantic manner.syllabificating(nonstandard, rare) That denotes syllabic breaks.syllabificationThe division of a word into syllables.syllogisticallyIn a syllogistic way.symbiodiniaceanAny alga of the family SymbiodiniaceaesymbolificationThe process of symbolifying.symbolisticallyIn a symbolistic way.symmetricalnessThe quality of being symmetrical.symmetrologicalRelating to symmetry.sympathecolyticAlternative form of sympatholytic.sympathectomize(transitive) To perform sympathectomy uponsympatheticallyOwing to or showing evidence of sympathy, or affinity; happening through or demonstrating correspondences, whether occult or physiological.sympatheticnessThe quality of being sympathetic.sympathetolyticAlternative form of sympatholytic.sympathicolysis(surgery) The temporary destruction of the sympathetic nervous systemsympathicolyticAlternative form of sympatholytic.sympathicotoniaA stimulated condition of the sympathetic nervous system, marked by vascular spasm, elevated blood pressure, and goosebumpssympathicotonicHaving or relating to sympathicotonia.sympathicovagalAlternative form of sympathovagal.sympathoadrenalRelating to the adrenal medulla and sympathetic nervous system.sympathomimesissympathomimetic activitysympathomimetic(medicine) That produces effects similar to those of the sympathetic nervous system.sympathotrophicMisspelling of sympathotropic.symphoniousness(rare) The state or condition of being symphonious; pleasant harmony.symphytognathid(zoology) Any spider in the family Symphytognathidae.symplectisationAlternative form of symplectization.symplectization(mathematics) Conversion to symplectic formsymplesiomorphy(cladistics) An ancestral trait shared by two or more taxa.symptomaticallyIn a symptomatic manner; diagnostically.symptomatogenicRelating to the generation of symptomssymptomatologicOf or pertaining to symptomatology.symptomlessnessAbsence of symptoms.symptomologicalOf or pertaining to symptomology.synanagrammaticBeing or relating to a synanagram.synantropicallyMisspelling of synanthropically.synaphobranchid(zoology) Any eel in the family Synaphobranchidae.synaptoproteomeA synaptic proteomesynaptospermousExhibiting synaptospermy.synaptotoxicityThe condition of being synaptotoxicsynarthrodiallyBy means of synarthrosis.synchronicitiesplural of synchronicitysynchronicitousOf or pertaining to synchronicity; (usually, more particularly) demonstrating synchronicity or apparent synchronicity.synchronisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of synchronization.synchronizationThe state or property of being synchronized.synchronousnessSynchronicity.synchrosqueezedTransformed using the synchrosqueezing algorithm.syncopationallyIn terms of or by means of syncopation.syncotyledonous(botany) Having cotyledons joined together.syndesmochorialDescribing a placenta in which the chorion is attached to the endometriumsyndesmologicalRelating to syndesmology.syndesmotically(anatomy) By means of a syndesmosis or of syndesmoses.syndiotacticityThe condition of being syndiotacticsynecdochicallyIn a synecdochical manner.synecologicallyRegarding synecology.synergisticallyIn a synergistic mannersynestheticallyAlternative form of synaesthetically.synharmonicallyIn a synharmonic manner.synoviocentesiscentesis of the synovial membranesynplesiomorphyMisspelling of symplesiomorphy.syntactocentricExhibiting or relating to syntactocentrism.syntagmaticallyIn a syntagmatic way.syntagmemicallyIn a syntagmemic way.syntelencephalya mild form of holoprosencephalysynucleinopathy(pathology) Any of a group of diseases associated with abnormal deposition of synuclein.systematicalityThe quality of being systematic.systematisation(British spelling) Alternative form of systematization.systematizationThe act of systematizing
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