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Words beginning with P

The letter P

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predictor

/pɹɪˈdɪk.tɚ/

Something that anticipates, predicts, or foretells.

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preeclampsia

American English pronunciation

A multisystem pregnancy disorder, defined by hypertension arising after twenty weeks of gestation, usually accompanied by proteinuri…

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preface

/ˈpɹɛfəs/

A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or exp…

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prefered

/pɹɪˈfɝd/

Misspelling of preferred.

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preferring

/pɹɪˈfɝɪŋ/

present participle and gerund of prefer

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prefix

/ˈpɹifɪks/

A morpheme added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning, for example as, pre- in prefix, con- in conjure, re- in reheat, e…

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pregabalin

/priˈɡæbəlɪn/Accent not specified by source

An anticonvulsant drug used for neuropathic pain and as an adjunct therapy for seizures.

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pregnant

/ˈpɹɛɡnənt/

Carrying developing offspring within the body.

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prejudice

/ˈpɹɛdʒədɪs/

An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.

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preliminary

/pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/

In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.

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premeditated

/pɹiˈmɛdəˌteɪtɪd/

simple past and past participle of premeditate

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premier

/pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/

Foremost; first or highest in quality or degree.

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Premier League

American English pronunciation

The highest division of English football.

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premium

/ˈpɹimiəm/

Superior in quality; higher in price or value.

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prepayment

/pɹiˈpeɪmənt/

A payment in advance.

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prepubescence

American English pronunciation

The period prior to the onset of puberty; prepuberty

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prerogative

/pɹəˈɹɑɡ.ə.tɪv/

A right, especially when due to one's position or role.

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presage

/ˈpɹɛsɪdʒ/

A warning of a future event; an omen.

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presbycusis

/ˌpɹɛzbəˈkjuːsəs/Accent not specified by source

Inability of the ears, due to aging, to perceive and focus on high-pitched sounds.

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presbyterate

American English pronunciation

presbytership, eldership

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presbyters

American English pronunciation

plural of presbyter

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prescience

/ˈpɹɛʃəns/

Such knowledge that is supernatural or paranormal in nature, including the prediction of things that nobody could have known by the …

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prescient

/ˈpɹɛʃ(i)ənt/

Exhibiting or possessing prescience: having knowledge of, or seemingly able to correctly predict, events before they take place.

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prescribe

/pɹəˈskɹaɪb/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

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prescription

/pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/

A written order from an authorized medical practitioner for provision of a medicine or other treatment, such as (ophthalmology) the …

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presentation

/ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/

The act of presenting, or something presented.

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presidency

/ˈpɹɛzədənsi/

The office or role of president.

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presidio

/pɹɪˈsɪdiˌoʊ/

A garrisoned place, especially one that is or was once under Spanish control.

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Press Pass

American English pronunciation

A card or document which grants some type of special privilege to journalists.

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prestige

/pɹɛˈstiʒ/

The quality of how good the reputation of something or someone is, how favourably something or someone is regarded.

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