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. |
precinct |
an area, as of a town or city, forming one electoral district or patrolled by one police unit. [4 definitions] |
preciosity |
excessive care or refinement in language or style, or an instance of this. |
precious |
of great worth or value. [6 definitions] |
precious stone |
any of several minerals, such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires, or emeralds, that are valued for their rarity and beauty, and are often used in jewelry; gem. |
precipice |
a steep cliff. [2 definitions] |
precipitant |
falling straight down or moving forward very quickly; precipitate. [4 definitions] |
precipitate |
to cause to occur suddenly or sooner than might have been expected or planned; hasten. [11 definitions] |
precipitation |
the act of precipitating or state of being precipitated. [3 definitions] |
precipitous |
very steep or sudden; rising or dropping abruptly. [2 definitions] |
précis |
a brief summary, usu. of a written text; condensation. |