Making unwarranted presumptions or assumptions, often out of arrogance or excessive self-confidence, and thus exceeding appropriate or rightful limits.

presupposeverb

To assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth.

presuppositionnoun

An assumption made beforehand; a preliminary conjecture or speculation.

presynapticadj

In a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that releases neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft.

pretaxadj

Before the payment of taxes.

preteenadj

Of, relating to, or designed for, or being children between the ages of approximately 10 and 12.

pretencenoun

British standard spelling of pretense.

pretendverb

To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance.

pretendedverb

simple past and past participle of pretend

pretendernoun

One who intends or purposes.

pretendersnoun

plural of pretender

pretensenoun

The action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.

pretensionnoun

A claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.

pretentiousadj

Motivated by an inappropriate, excessive, or unjustified desire to impress others.

pretentiousnessnoun

The quality of being pretentious.

pretermadj

Of a premature birth or baby.

preternaturaladj

Beyond or not conforming to what is natural or according to the regular course of things; strange.

pretestadj

Prior to taking a test.

pretextnoun

A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.

Pretorianame

The administrative capital of South Africa.

pretreatmentadj

Prior to treatment.

pretrialadj

Pertaining to a preliminary trial.

prettieradj

comparative form of pretty: more pretty

prettiestadj

superlative form of pretty: most pretty

prettilyadv

In a pretty manner.

prettinessnoun

The quality of being pretty.

prettyadj

Pleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children.

pretzelnoun

A toasted bread or cracker usually in the shape of a loose knot.

prevailverb

To be superior in strength, dominance, influence, or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.

prevailedverb

simple past and past participle of prevail

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English alphabetical index for the letter P contains 4,417 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 89 pages, and you are currently viewing page 68. 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.

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