English Words: P
46,516 words · Page 2 of 931
A very low-level code that is machine-independent and enables a compiled file to be run on different processor types.
An aerodynamic phenomenon experienced by a moving propeller, whereby the propeller's center of thrust moves off-center when the aircraft is at a high angle of attack.
A style of funk music associated with the Parliament-Funkadelic collective in the 1970s and early 1980s.
The practice of reanalysis of data until a desired result is obtained which is statistically significant.
A chemical derivative of mexiletine with a hydroxy group in the para position. It is a metabolite of mexiletine.
An interface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor; used to create junction diodes and junction transistors
A binding site for tRNA in the ribosome, activating after the A-site and before the E-site.
(Of a semiconductor) in which conduction is due to the movement of positive holes rather than electrons.
In statistical significance testing, the probability of obtaining a test statistic at least as extreme as the one that was actually observed, assuming that the null hypothesis is true.
Initialism of personal communication; used to mark information obtained directly from communicating with a scholar instead of via analysis of one of their academic papers.
In the 12-hour period from noon to midnight (the latter half of the day) when using the 12-hour clock.
Abbreviation of position one, a common abbreviation used in motorsport to signify the frontmost starting position.
A form that an employee receives when they terminate their employment, detailing income for social security and taxation purposes for the current financial year.
The simplest and most common Hebrew verb conjugation pattern (binyan), without any characteristic prefix or gemination.
Imitation of drumming sounds; especially in reference to "The Little Drummer Boy," and the rhythm the titular drummer boy performed at the Nativity of Jesus.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
The English alphabetical index for the letter P contains 46,516 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 931 pages, and you are currently viewing page 2. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.
On this page 50 of 50 entries carry a part-of-speech tag and 50 carry at least one stored definition. Coverage varies across letters because Wiktionary volunteers build entries at different speeds for different parts of the alphabet, letters with common starting sounds (S, C, T, P) usually have the densest coverage, while less frequent starters (X, Q, Z) tend to have shorter but more specialised lists. PlainSpell surfaces whatever data is present and links back to the source when a definition is not yet recorded.
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