prec. |
abbreviation of "preceded" or "preceding." |
Precambrian |
of, relating to, or designating the earliest geological era, ending approximately 600 million years ago, when the earth's crust was formed and the first evidence of life appeared. [2 definitions] |
precancel |
to cancel (a stamp) before mailing. [2 definitions] |
precancerous |
having or showing the possibility or likelihood of becoming cancerous. |
precapitalist |
combined form of capitalist. |
precarious |
so unstable or insecure as to be dangerous; risky. [3 definitions] |
precast concrete |
concrete that has been cast into form, as of a block, column, or bridge section, before being put in place. |
precaution |
an action or measure taken beforehand to avoid or prevent a dangerous circumstance, or to ensure a favorable result. [2 definitions] |
precautionary |
of, relating to, or consisting of a precaution. [2 definitions] |
precede |
to come before in time. [3 definitions] |
precedence |
the act of preceding. [3 definitions] |
precedent |
an act that serves or may serve as an example for future actions of a similar nature. [3 definitions] |
precedential |
of or being a precedent. [2 definitions] |
preceding |
that comes, goes, or exists before; prior. |
precentor |
one who leads the music in a church, esp. the church choir. |
precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
preceptor |
one who teaches; instructor. |
precession |
the act or condition of preceding; precedence. [3 definitions] |
precession of the equinoxes |
the earlier occurrence of the equinoxes in each sidereal year because of a slow variation in the rotation of the earth, caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon. |
prechill |
combined form of chill. |
pre-Christmas |
combined form of Christmas. |