12-Letter Words Starting With C
Here's the list of all the 2071 12-Letter Words Starting With C in the English Language.
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| construction | 1. the act of constructing something 2. a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit More Definitions → |
| contemporary | 1. a person of nearly the same age as another 2. characteristic of the present More Definitions → |
| conservation | 1. an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change 2. the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources More Definitions → |
| compensation | 1. something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) 2. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors More Definitions → |
| contribution | 1. the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result 2. a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause More Definitions → |
| constitution | 1. law determining the fundamental political principles of a government 2. the act of forming or establishing something More Definitions → |
| consultation | 1. a conference (usually with someone important) 2. a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question More Definitions → |
| commissioner | 1. a government administrator 2. a member of a commission More Definitions → |
| championship | 1. the status of being a champion 2. a competition at which a champion is chosen More Definitions → |
| conservative | 1. a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas 2. having social or political views favoring conservatism More Definitions → |
| conversation | 1. the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc. More Definitions → |
| conditioning | 1. a learning process in which an organism's behavior becomes dependent on the occurrence of a stimulus in its environment More Definitions → |
| conventional | 1. conforming with accepted standards 2. represented in simplified or symbolic form More Definitions → |
| confirmation | 1. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct 2. information that confirms or verifies More Definitions → |
| commonwealth | 1. the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico) 2. a politically organized body of people under a single government More Definitions → |
| confidential | 1. entrusted with private information and the confidence of another 2. (of information) given in confidence or in secret More Definitions → |
| coordination | 1. the skillful and effective interaction of movements 2. the regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation More Definitions → |
| considerable | 1. large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree More Definitions → |
| connectivity | 1. the property of being connected or the degree to which something has connections More Definitions → |
| consolidated | 1. joined together into a whole 2. forming a solid mass More Definitions → |
| contributing | 1. tending to bring about; being partly responsible for More Definitions → |
| cancellation | 1. the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement 2. the speech act of revoking or annulling or making void More Definitions → |
| consistently | 1. in a systematic or consistent manner More Definitions → |
| consequently | 1. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given 2. as a consequence More Definitions → |
| civilization | 1. a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations) 2. the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization More Definitions → |
| continuously | 1. at every point 2. with unflagging resolve More Definitions → |
| considerably | 1. to a great extent or degree More Definitions → |
| concentrated | 1. of or relating to a solution whose dilution has been reduced 2. intensely focused More Definitions → |
| continuation | 1. the act of continuing an activity without interruption 2. a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it More Definitions → |
| contaminated | 1. corrupted by contact or association 2. rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution More Definitions → |
| coordinating | 1. serving to connect two grammatical constituents of identical construction More Definitions → |
| commencement | 1. the time at which something is supposed to begin 2. an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred More Definitions → |
| commissioned | 1. (of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above 2. given official approval to act More Definitions → |
| congregation | 1. a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church 2. an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together More Definitions → |
| chemotherapy | 1. the use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (or mental illness) More Definitions → |
| constructive | 1. emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good 2. constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development More Definitions → |
| conveniently | 1. in a convenient manner More Definitions → |
| chiropractic | 1. a method of treatment that manipulates body structures (especially the spine) to relieve low back pain or even headache or high blood pressure More Definitions → |
| collectively | 1. in conjunction with; combined More Definitions → |
| commercially | 1. in a commercial manner More Definitions → |
| completeness | 1. the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed 2. (logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that a contradiction arises if any proposition is introduced that cannot be derived from the axioms of the system More Definitions → |
| correctional | 1. concerned with or providing correction More Definitions → |
| carbohydrate | 1. an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain More Definitions → |
| constituency | 1. the body of voters who elect a representative for their area More Definitions → |
| circumstance | 1. a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity 2. the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event More Definitions → |
| communicator | 1. a person who communicates with others More Definitions → |
| characterize | 1. describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of 2. be characteristic of More Definitions → |
| chesterfield | 1. an overstuffed davenport with upright armrests 2. a fitted overcoat with a velvet collar More Definitions → |
| conductivity | 1. the transmission of heat or electricity or sound More Definitions → |
| conservatory | 1. the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts 2. a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts More Definitions → |
| catastrophic | 1. extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin More Definitions → |
| cryptography | 1. the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms 2. act of writing in code or cipher More Definitions → |
| cosmopolitan | 1. a sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries 2. growing or occurring in many parts of the world More Definitions → |
| consultative | 1. giving advice More Definitions → |
| concurrently | 1. overlapping in duration More Definitions → |
| confessional | 1. a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions More Definitions → |
| condemnation | 1. an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable 2. (law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building) More Definitions → |
| constipation | 1. irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis 2. the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine) More Definitions → |
| conformation | 1. a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing 2. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) More Definitions → |
| condensation | 1. (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams 2. the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state More Definitions → |
| congratulate | 1. say something to someone that expresses praise 2. express congratulations More Definitions → |
| complication | 1. the act or process of complicating 2. a situation or condition that is complex or confused More Definitions → |
| compromising | 1. vulnerable to danger especially of discredit or suspicion 2. making or willing to make concessions More Definitions → |
| conservatism | 1. a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes More Definitions → |
| circumcision | 1. the act of circumcising performed on males eight days after birth as a Jewish and Muslim religious rite 2. the act of circumcising; surgical removal of the foreskin of males More Definitions → |
| colonization | 1. the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies More Definitions → |
| choreography | 1. a show involving artistic dancing 2. the representation of dancing by symbols as music is represented by notes More Definitions → |
| communicable | 1. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection 2. readily communicated More Definitions → |
| commensurate | 1. corresponding in size or degree or extent More Definitions → |
| civilisation | 1. the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization 2. a particular society at a particular time and place More Definitions → |
| conglomerate | 1. a composite rock made up of particles of varying size 2. a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization More Definitions → |
| conveyancing | 1. act of transferring property title from one person to another More Definitions → |
| conveniences | 1. things that make you comfortable and at ease More Definitions → |
| chiropractor | 1. a therapist who practices chiropractic More Definitions → |
| conciliation | 1. the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled 2. any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration More Definitions → |
| counterpoint | 1. to show differences when compared; be different 2. write in counterpoint More Definitions → |
| cosmological | 1. pertaining to the branch of astronomy dealing with the origin and history and structure and dynamics of the universe 2. pertaining to the branch of philosophy dealing with the elements and laws and especially the characteristics of the universe such as space and time and causality More Definitions → |
| conceptually | 1. in a conceptual manner More Definitions → |
| convalescent | 1. a person who is recovering from illness 2. returning to health after illness or debility More Definitions → |
| collaborator | 1. someone who assists in a plot 2. someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying force More Definitions → |
| controllable | 1. capable of being controlled More Definitions → |
| certificated | 1. furnished with or authorized by a certificate: More Definitions → |
| constitutive | 1. constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup) More Definitions → |
| contributory | 1. tending to bring about; being partly responsible for More Definitions → |
| carcinogenic | 1. causing or tending to cause cancer More Definitions → |
| convincingly | 1. in a convincing manner More Definitions → |
| conclusively | 1. in a conclusive way More Definitions → |
| commendation | 1. an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement 2. a message expressing a favorable opinion More Definitions → |
| childbearing | 1. relating to or suitable for childbirth 2. the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child More Definitions → |
| confiscation | 1. seizure by the government More Definitions → |
| chairmanship | 1. the position of chairman More Definitions → |
| cytoskeleton | 1. a microscopic network of actin filaments and microtubules in the cytoplasm of many living cells that gives the cell shape and coherence More Definitions → |
| cartographic | 1. of or relating to the making of maps or charts More Definitions → |
| constabulary | 1. the force of policemen and officers More Definitions → |
| cytotoxicity | 1. the degree to which something is toxic to living cells More Definitions → |
| coincidental | 1. occurring or operating at the same time More Definitions → |
| cardiologist | 1. a specialist in cardiology; a specialist in the structure and function and disorders of the heart More Definitions → |
| constraining | 1. restricting the scope or freedom of action More Definitions → |
| consecration | 1. a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal) 2. (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God More Definitions → |
| consummation | 1. the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse 2. the act of bringing to completion or fruition More Definitions → |
| cheeseburger | 1. a hamburger with melted cheese on it More Definitions → |
| codification | 1. the act of codifying; arranging in a systematic order 2. a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) More Definitions → |
| classifiable | 1. capable of being classified More Definitions → |
| characterise | 1. be characteristic of 2. describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of More Definitions → |
| checkerboard | 1. a board having 64 squares of two alternating colors More Definitions → |
| counterpunch | 1. a return punch (especially by a boxer) More Definitions → |
| cohabitation | 1. the act of living together and having a sexual relationship (especially without being married) More Definitions → |
| constriction | 1. a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel 2. tight or narrow compression More Definitions → |
| carelessness | 1. the quality of not being careful or taking pains 2. failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances More Definitions → |
| councilwoman | 1. a woman who is a council member More Definitions → |
| crystallized | 1. having both internal structure and external form of a crystal 2. having become fixed and definite in form More Definitions → |
| compressible | 1. capable of being compressed or made more compact 2. capable of being easily compressed More Definitions → |
| conscription | 1. compulsory military service More Definitions → |
| courageously | 1. in a courageous manner More Definitions → |
| confirmatory | 1. serving to support or corroborate More Definitions → |
| counterclaim | 1. a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action 2. set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim More Definitions → |
| comprehended | 1. fully understood or grasped More Definitions → |
| colonisation | 1. the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies More Definitions → |
| congeniality | 1. compatibility between persons 2. a congenial disposition More Definitions → |
| chlorination | 1. the addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds 2. disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound More Definitions → |
| clairvoyance | 1. apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses More Definitions → |
| cementitious | 1. like or relevant to or having the properties of cement More Definitions → |
| cumulatively | 1. in a cumulative manner More Definitions → |
| cytogenetics | 1. the branch of biology that studies the cellular aspects of heredity (especially the chromosomes) More Definitions → |
| contemptuous | 1. expressing extreme contempt More Definitions → |
| capitalistic | 1. favoring or practicing capitalism 2. of or relating to capitalism or capitalists More Definitions → |
| conquistador | 1. an adventurer (especially one who led the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century) More Definitions → |
| carbonaceous | 1. relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon More Definitions → |
| conciliatory | 1. making or willing to make concessions 2. intended to placate More Definitions → |
| contemptible | 1. deserving of contempt or scorn More Definitions → |
| capitulation | 1. a document containing the terms of surrender 2. a summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic More Definitions → |
| colorimetric | 1. of or relating to colorimetry More Definitions → |
| cohesiveness | 1. the state of cohering or sticking together 2. the property of being cohesive and sticky More Definitions → |
| cartographer | 1. a person who makes maps More Definitions → |
| chastisement | 1. verbal punishment 2. a rebuke for making a mistake More Definitions → |
| crosscutting | 1. cut using a diagonal line More Definitions → |
| cheerfulness | 1. the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom 2. a feeling of spontaneous good spirits More Definitions → |
| calligraphic | 1. of or relating to or expressed in calligraphy More Definitions → |
| centralizing | 1. tending to draw to a central point More Definitions → |
| collectivism | 1. Soviet communism 2. a political theory that the people should own the means of production More Definitions → |
| carpetbagger | 1. an outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously More Definitions → |
| counteroffer | 1. an offer made by someone who has rejected a prior offer More Definitions → |
| contextually | 1. in a manner dependent on context More Definitions → |
| confectioner | 1. someone who makes candies and other sweets More Definitions → |