prolegomenon |
a critical, introductory essay in a book. |
prolepsis |
the anticipation of possible arguments, before they are put forward by an opponent, in order to answer them in advance. [2 definitions] |
proletarian |
of, pertaining or belonging to, or characteristic of the proletariat. [2 definitions] |
proletariat |
the working class, esp. those who lack capital and must sell their usu. unskilled labor in order to survive. |
pro-life |
holding the view that abortion to end a pregnancy is morally wrong. |
proliferate |
to multiply or grow quickly by, or as though by, cell division and the reproductive processes of living things. [3 definitions] |
proliferation |
the act or process of proliferating. |
prolific |
producing young or new growth in abundance; fertile. [2 definitions] |
proline |
an nonessential amino acids that is found in proteins and collagen. |
prolix |
wordy and boringly long. [2 definitions] |
prologue |
an introduction to a spoken or written work such as a speech or play; preface. [3 definitions] |
prolong |
to make (something) last longer; protract. [2 definitions] |
prolusion |
a preliminary essay written as an introductory piece for a more detailed work, or any similarly introductory work or performance. |
prom |
(informal) a formal dance for high school or college students; promenade. |
promenade |
a recreational or leisurely stroll, esp. in public. [8 definitions] |
Promethean |
of or resembling Prometheus. [3 definitions] |
Prometheus |
in Greek mythology, the Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to man. |
promethium |
a synthetic radioactive chemical element of the rare-earth metallic group that has sixty-one protons in each nucleus. (symbol: Pm) |
prominence |
the state or quality of being important or widely known or admired. [2 definitions] |
prominent |
clearly noticeable; obvious; conspicuous. [3 definitions] |
prominently |
in a clearly noticeable or obvious way. |