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] |
propjet |
an airplane with a turbo-propeller engine or engines; turboprop. |
proponent |
one who proposes or favors an idea, doctrine, course of action, or the like. [2 definitions] |
proportion |
a part or fraction of a whole. [6 definitions] |
proportionable |
combined form of proportion. |
proportional |
having the correct correspondence between sizes or parts. [3 definitions] |
proportional representation |
a system of voting in which the percentage of legislators elected from a particular party is determined by the popular vote for that party. |
proportionate |
in proportion; proportional. [2 definitions] |
proposal |
a suggested plan. [3 definitions] |
propose |
to present for consideration or adoption; suggest. [4 definitions] |
proposition |
a plan of action proposed; proposal. [5 definitions] |
propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
proprietary |
of, pertaining to, or suitable to a proprietor. [6 definitions] |