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 stigmatophilia A paraphilia involving sexual arousal from body modifications such as piercings and tattoos stigmatophore The structure that bears the stigmata stigmatopleurite A pleurite (of an insect) that has a spiracle stigmator A device, in electron microscopes, that reduces astigmatism stigmatose Having a stigma; stigmatic. stigmatriene An unsaturated triterpene related to stigmasterol stigmatypy A technique of printing with points, consisting of their arrangement in pictures. stigme A dot used as a punctuation mark in historical Greek texts, especially at the top of the line, equivalent to a period or full stop. stigmellid Any moth in the family Stigmellidae, a synonym of the Nepticulidae. stigmergic Of or pertaining to stigmergy stigmergically In a stigmergic manner stigmergy A mechanism of spontaneous, indirect coordination between agents or actions, where the trace left in the environment by an action stimulates the performance of a subsequent action. stigonemataceous Of or relating to the Stigonemataceae. Stihl A type of large industrial saw, usually cordless with a petrol motor and a large circular cutting blade. Stikeleather A surname from German. Stikeman A surname. Stikine A river in northwestern British Columbia and southeast Alaska. Stiklestad A village in Verdal municipality, Trøndelag, Norway, site of the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030, where Saint Olaf was killed. stilb a unit of luminance equal to one candela per square centimetre stilbaceous Of or relating to the Stilbaceae. stilbene Either of two isomeric hydrocarbons, diphenylethylene, but especially the trans isomer, used in the manufacture of dyes and many other compounds. stilbenic Relating to or composed of stilbene. stilbenoid Any of various secondary products of heartwood formation in trees, hydroxylated derivatives of stilbene that are capable of acting as phytoalexins. stilbenolignan A phenolic compound formed from a stilbenoid and a lignan. stilbestrol Synonym of diethylstilbestrol. stilbite A tectosilicate zeolite mineral consisting of hydrated calcium aluminium silicate, common in volcanic rocks. stilboestrol UK spelling of stilbestrol. Stilbon The god of the wandering star Hermaon, or planet Mercury stilbonematid Synonym of stilbonematin. stilbonematin Any nematode of the subfamily Stilbonematinae stilbonematine Relating to the stilbonematins stile A set of one or more steps surmounting a fence or wall, or a narrow gate or contrived passage through a fence or wall, which in either case allows people but not livestock to pass. stiled Equipped with a stile. Stileman A surname. stiles A surname. stilet stylet stiletto A small, slender knife or dagger-like weapon intended for stabbing. stilettoed Wearing stiletto heels. stilettoing A stabbing with a stiletto (dagger). stilettolike Resembling or characteristic of a stiletto. stiliferid Any in the family Eulimidae (syn. Stiliferidae) of parasitic sea snails. stiligerid Any sea slug in the family Stiligeridae, a synonym of the Limapontiidae. stilipedid Any amphipod in the family Stilipedidae. still Not moving; calm. Stillabower A surname from German. stillage The residue from the manufacture of alcohol from grain; typically used in animal feed Stillaguamish A Lushootseed-speaking people of Northwest Washington, US. stillatitious Falling in drops; drippy. stillatory A vessel used for distillation. Stillbay A Middle Stone Age stone tool manufacturing style, first described from the site of Stilbaai (Still Bay) in South Africa. stillbirth The birth of a dead fetus; the delivery of an infant which is dead at birth. stillborn Dead at birth. stilled brought to a standstill stilleite An isometric-hextetrahedral gray mineral containing selenium and zinc. stiller One who stills, or quiets. stillery A distillery. Stilley A surname. stillhead The head of a distillation still. stillhouse A distillery; the part of one where the stills are, as contrasted with the cellars and warehouses. stillicide Water falling in drops, especially in a row from the eaves of a roof, or from icicles or stalactites. stillicidious Falling in drops; dripping. stillicidium A morbid trickling. stilliform Having the shape or structure of a drop. stilling The act by which something is made still. stillingia Any plant of the genus Stillingia. Stillington A village in Stillington and Whitton parish, Stockton-on-Tees borough, County Durham, England (OS grid ref NZ3723). stillion A stand or rack, especially for casks or vats in a brewery, or less commonly for pottery while drying. stillish Somewhat still. stillman The person who operates a still (device for distilling liquids). stillness The quality or state of being still. Stillorgan A southern suburb of Dublin, Ireland (Irish grid ref O 1927). stillsome Marked by stillness; quietsome Stillson Stillson wrench, pipe wrench, monkey wrench stillstand A period of time during which the terminus of a glacier remains stationary. stillth The state, quality, or condition of being still; stillness; tranquility; peace. Stillwaggon A surname. Stillwagon A surname. stillwater A community in the city of Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine. stillwaterite A trigonal-rhombohedral gray mineral containing arsenic and palladium. Stillwell A surname from placenames. stillwellite A trigonal-pyramidal rare earth borosilicate mineral. stilly silent; calm stilp To move on crutches. stilper A person who walks with long strides. stilpnomelane A metamorphic phyllosilicate mineral of the mica group, having the chemical formula K(Fe²⁺,Mg,Fe³⁺)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₂₇. stilpnosiderite A brownish-black mineral, a form of limonite. Stilson A surname. stilt Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers. stiltbird The stilt, a wading bird. stilted Making use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts. stiltedly Stiffly, or in an unnatural manner stiltedness self-consciousness, out-of-place formality, or forced behavior. stilter Any long-legged wading bird. stiltgrass Japanese stiltgrass, an annual grass of species Microstegium vimineum, native to East Asia, often considered invasive. stiltify To raise upon stilts, or as if upon stilts. stiltiness The state of being stilty. stilting Stilted language or movement. stiltish Resembling stilts; stiltlike stiltlike Resembling or characteristic of a stilt. Stiltner A surname. stilton A type of blue-veined cheese made in England. stiltwalker A person who walks on stilts. stiltwalking The skill or art of walking on stilts. stilty pompous Stilwell A surname. stilyaga A member of a youth counterculture from the late 1940s until the early 1960s in the Soviet Union, who followed Western music and fashion. stilyard a simple balance for weighing foodstuffs etc. The thing to be weighed hangs from the short side of a beam; the long side has graduated notches for a standard weight. stim Sensory stimulation. Stimac A surname from Serbo-Croatian. Stimeling A surname. stimfap To masturbate while under the influence of a stimulant drug. stimmable Able to be stimmed to; desirable for stimming. Stimmel A surname. stimmer One who engages in stimming behaviour. stimming Self-stimulation, especially in the context of autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence. stimmy Engaging in, characteristic of, or related to stimming. Stimpmeter A device that measures the speed of a golf course's putting green by applying a known force to a golf ball and measuring the distance travelled. Stimpson A surname. Stimson A surname. stimulability The condition of being stimulable stimulable Able to be stimulated. stimulance Synonym of stimulation. stimulancy The quality of being stimulating. stimulant A substance that acts to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body. stimulatability The ability to be stimulated. stimulatable Able to be stimulated stimulate To encourage into action. stimulated In a condition or state of stimulation. stimulatee One who is stimulated. stimulating Having a manner that stimulates; serving to stimulate. stimulatingly In a stimulating manner. stimulation A pushing or goading toward action. stimulative Having a stimulating effect. stimulativeness The state or quality of being stimulative. stimulator A person, device or substance that stimulates. stimulatory stimulative; serving to stimulate stimulatress A woman who stimulates. stimulatrix A female who stimulates. stimulism The theory of medical practice which regarded life as dependent upon stimulation, or excitation, and disease as caused by excess or deficiency in the amount of stimulation. stimulogenous Giving rise to a stimulus. stimulon A system of genes that are regulated by the same stimulus stimulose Covered with stinging hairs. stimulus An external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon; for example, a spur or incentive that drives a person to take action or change behaviour. Stinchar A river in South Ayrshire council area, Scotland, that flows into the Firth of Clyde at Ballantrae. Stinchcomb A surname. Stinchcombe A small village and civil parish in Stroud district, Gloucestershire, England (OS grid ref ST7398). stindie A subsidiary of a major film studio that operates in a similar way to independent film studios. Stinebaugh A surname from German. Stiner A surname. sting A bump left on the skin after having been stung.