| proper |
suitable to the purpose or circumstances; appropriate. [5 definitions] |
| proper fraction |
a fraction in which the numerator is smaller or lower in degree than the denominator. |
| properly |
in an appropriate way. [5 definitions] |
| proper name |
see proper noun. |
| proper noun |
a noun that is the name of a person, such as "Lincoln," or a thing, such as "Atlantic" or "IBM." Titles, such as "Mr.," are also considered proper nouns. Proper nouns are usually capitalized. (Cf. common noun.) |
| propertied |
owning property. |
| property |
the sum total of items owned, or a part of that sum; possessions collectively. [5 definitions] |
| propertyless |
combined form of property. |
| prophecy |
a prediction or admonition, esp. when uttered by one considered to be a divine agent or prophet. [3 definitions] |
| prophesy |
to foretell or reveal, esp. under divine inspiration. [5 definitions] |
| prophet |
one who predicts the future, esp. one considered to be speaking under divine inspiration and revealing divine will. [5 definitions] |
| prophetess |
a female prophet. |
| prophetic |
of, pertaining to, or serving as a prophet or a prophecy. [2 definitions] |
| prophylactic |
protective or preventive, esp. against disease. [3 definitions] |
| prophylaxis |
the prevention of or protection against disease, as by medical treatment. |
| propinquity |
nearness in location or time; proximity. [3 definitions] |
| propionate |
a salt or ester of propionic acid. |
| propionic acid |
a colorless oily liquid used to inhibit bread mold and to make perfumes and artificial flavorings. |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| propitiation |
an act or instance of appeasing or conciliating. [2 definitions] |
| propitious |
offering favorable circumstances or conditions; opportune; promising. [2 definitions] |