| prestamp |
combined form of stamp. |
| presterilize |
combined form of sterilize. |
| prestidigitation |
nimble, dextrous use of the hands in performing magic tricks; sleight of hand. |
| prestige |
importance, good reputation, or influence based on one's achievements, wealth, or the like. [3 definitions] |
| prestigious |
having prestige; highly esteemed. |
| prestissimo |
extremely fast; as fast as possible (used as a musical direction). [2 definitions] |
| presto |
at a very fast tempo (used as a musical direction). [5 definitions] |
| prestressed concrete |
concrete reinforced with steel cables, wires, or the like, which have been embedded in it under tension and thus actively resist loads. |
| prestructure |
combined form of structure. |
| presumable |
capable of being taken for granted; reasonable. |
| presumably |
judging by what may reasonably be guessed or assumed. |
| presume |
to take as a matter of fact without questioning or without proof; take for granted; assume. [4 definitions] |
| presumption |
the act of accepting something as true. [4 definitions] |
| presumptive |
affording a reasonable basis for belief or presumption. [2 definitions] |
| presumptuous |
excessively bold or forward. |
| presuppose |
to suppose beforehand; presume. [2 definitions] |
| presurgery |
combined form of surgery. |
| presweeten |
combined form of sweeten. |
| pretape |
combined form of tape. |
| pretax |
combined form of tax. |
| pretechnological |
combined form of technological. |