Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z scriptedness The property of being scripted, or planned out in advance; absence of spontaneity. scripter A programmer who uses a scripting language. scripting The act by which something is scripted. scription handwriting scriptitious In the form of writing. scriptless Without a script. scriptlessness The lack of a script. scriptlet A small script, especially a section of Java code embedded in JavaServer Pages code. scriptlike Resembling or characteristic of a script. scriptment A written work by a movie or television screenwriter that combines elements of a script and treatment, especially the dialogue elements, which are formatted the same as in a screenplay. scriptocentric Being or relating to scriptocentrism; privileging writing over other forms of language such as speech. scriptocentrism The practice of regarding writing as the central part of language, and giving less importance to speech etc. Scriptol an object-oriented programming language that uses an internal data structure based on XML. scripton A segment of DNA or RNA that is under the control of a single autonomous promotor. A single scripton may encode multiple cistrons involving separate terminators. scriptor A writer, regarded as producing a work but not as providing its explanation (which is instead determined by the reader), according to the theories of Roland Barthes. scriptorial Of or pertaining to writing scriptorian One who is familiar with scripture or sacred writing, or who refers back to it frequently. scriptorium A room set aside for the copying, writing, or illuminating of manuscripts and records, especially such a room in a monastery. scriptory Of or pertaining to writing; expressed or used in writing; written. scriptuary Of or pertaining to scripture. scriptural Of, relating to, or in accordance with scripture. scripturalism The quality or state of being scriptural; literal adherence to the Scriptures. scripturalist One who adheres literally to the Scriptures. scripturality The quality of or state being scriptural; scripturalness. scripturalization The process or result of scripturalizing. scripturalize To make scriptural. scripturally According to scripture. scripturalness The quality of being scriptural; scripturality. scripture The foundational text of a given religion, or a text considered especially holy. scriptureless Without scripture; not conforming to, or sanctioned by, a holy text. scripturelike Resembling or characteristic of scripture. Scripturian A Scripturist. scripturiency An inclination to write a great deal. scripturient Inclined to write a great deal. scripturism Adherence to the Scriptures. Scripturist Someone who is strongly attached to, or versed in, the Scriptures, or who endeavours to live by them. scriptwise In terms of a script. scriptwriter A person who writes scripts. scriptwriting The writing of scripts, usually for film or television. scripty Resembling or characteristic of script, or handwriting. scritch a screech scritching A sound that scritches. scritchy Making a scritch sound. scrivan A clerk or writer. scrivano A scribe or clerk. scrive To describe; to draw a line with a pointed tool. Scriven A village and civil parish in Harrogate district, North Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SE3458). scrivener A professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings. scrivenership The role or trade of a scrivener. scrivenery The practice or work of a scrivener. scrivening The product of a scrivener; that which is written or copied. Scrivens A surname. Scriver A surname. scrivet A type of fastener made of plastic, comprising a screw and a captive nut, made for one-sided access in fastening body panels, fairings, splash shields, and so on; an instance thereof. Scrivner A surname. scRNA small conditional RNA scro Scrotum. scroach To scorch. scrob To scratch. scrobal Of or relating to a scrobe. scrobble To waylay, kidnap or steal. scrobbler A program that scrobbles. scrobe A trench. scrobic A vigorous, tufted (up to 60 cm diameter) and slender perennial grass (Paspalum scrobiculatum) growing to a height of 0.3-1 m. scrobicula A small groove, slit, or pit, commonly referring to roughness in the shell, or other firm surface, of an organism. cf. scrobe. scrobicular Pertaining to, or surrounding, scrobiculae. scrobiculate Having numerous small, shallow depressions or hollows; pitted. scrobiculately In a scrobiculate manner. scrobiculus A pit or depression. scrobitulation The condition or quality of being scrobiculate. scrod Any cod, pollock, haddock, or other whitefish. scroddle To mottle (pottery) with scraps of differently coloured clays. scroddleware scroddled pottery scrofula A form of tuberculosis, most common in women 30-40 years of age, tending to cause enlarged and degenerated lymph nodes, especially in the neck, and often chronic, intractable skin inflammation as well. scrofulide Any affliction of the skin dependent on scrofula. scrofulitic Having or relating to scrofula. scrofuloderma A skin condition caused by tuberculous involvement of the skin by direct extension, usually from underlying tuberculous lymphadenitis. scrofulosis scrofula scrofulous Of, related to, or suffering from scrofula (form of tuberculosis tending to cause enlarged lymph nodes and skin inflammation). scrofulously morally degenerate; corrupt scrofulousness state of being morally degenerate or corrupt scrog A stunted or shrivelled bush. scroggin A prepared mixture of dried fruit and nuts to eat as a snack while bushwalking. Scroggins A surname. Scroggs A surname from Middle English. scroggy Abounding in scrog. Scrogham A surname. scroll A roll of paper or parchment; a writing formed into a roll. scrollable of text or images on a screen, that may be moved by the user to bring other parts of them into view scrollback The part of a scrolling display that precedes the current line or section. scrolled Formed into a scroll. scroller One who, or that which, scrolls. scrollery Scrollwork. scrollhead An ornamental piece at the bow of a vessel. scrolling The continuous movement of text or images on a display screen in either a horizontal or vertical direction. scrolljacking Overriding the web browser's normal scrolling behavior. scrolloping Having florid ornamentation. scrolltext Text displayed in an animated scrolling message, common in early demos. scrollwise In the manner of a scroll. scrollwork Ornamentation in a scroll pattern, especially in woodwork. scrolly Scrolling. scrollytelling Storytelling enriched with multimedial elements triggered while scrolling down a webpage. scromiting Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, which has the characteristic symptom of screaming and vomiting. scromlette A scrambled omelette. Scronce A surname. Scrooby A small village and civil parish in Bassetlaw district, Nottinghamshire, England (OS grid ref SK6590). scrooch To crouch, or hunker down. scrooge A miserly person; a person with an excessive dislike of spending money or other resources. Scroogelike Like Ebenezer Scrooge; bad-tempered, selfish and miserly. Scroogesque Resembling or characteristic of Ebenezer Scrooge; bad-tempered, selfish and miserly. Scroogey Resembling or characteristic of Ebenezer Scrooge; bad-tempered, selfish and miserly. Scroogian Of or relating to Ebenezer Scrooge. scroonch to crouch scroop To produce a harsh scraping or grating sound. scroot A cur, a dog. Scrope A surname. scrophulariaceous Of or relating to the family Scrophulariaceae of figworts. scropolioside Any of a group of iridoid glycosides present in Scrophularia deserti. scrot Synonym of scrote: (UK, slang, derogatory) a worthless or contemptible person. scrotal Of or relating to the scrotum. scrotalgia Pain in the scrotum. scrotally With respect to, or via, the scrotum. scrote The scrotum. scrotectomy The complete or partial removal of the scrotum. scrotiform Shaped like a scrotum, or two paired bags. scrotitis Inflammation of the scrotum. scrotocele A rupture or hernia in the scrotum. scrotodynia A condition characterized by dysesthesia of the scrotum. scrotofemoral Relating to the scrotum and femur. scrotoplasty Plastic surgery to construct or repair the scrotum. scrotty grotty; dirty; unpleasant scrotum The sac of skin and muscle that contains and protects the testicles in most placental mammals. scrotumed Having a (specified kind of) scrotum. scrouge To crowd; to squeeze. scrouger Something large; a whopper. scrounge To hunt about, especially for something of nominal value; to scavenge or glean. scrounger One who scrounges. scrounginess The quality of being scroungy. scrounging The act of one who scrounges. scroungy dirty or shabby scrow scroll scrowge To encroach on the space of another. scrowl To cook (pilchards) on a gridiron. scrowler A pilchard cooked by scrowling. scroyle A mean person; a wretch. scrub Mean; dirty; contemptible; scrubby. scrubbability The property of being scrubbable. scrubbable Suitable for being scrubbed. scrubbed Dwarfed or stunted; scrubby. scrubber A person or appliance that cleans floors or similar by scrubbing.