| plenipotentiary |
an agent given full authority to act on behalf of another, esp. in diplomatic matters. [4 definitions] |
| plenitude |
abundance; fullness. [2 definitions] |
| plenteous |
plentiful; abundant. [2 definitions] |
| plentiful |
existing in or producing large amounts or quantities; abundant. |
| plenty |
a full provision or supply. [4 definitions] |
| plenum |
a space that encloses a volume of gas at greater pressure than exists outside the space, or the state of the gas thus enclosed. [3 definitions] |
| pleo- |
more. |
| pleonasm |
the use of more words than are needed to express an idea; redundancy. [3 definitions] |
| plesiosaur |
an extinct marine reptile of the Mesozoic era having paddle-like limbs, a large flat body, and a short tail. |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. [2 definitions] |
| pleura |
the thin membranous sac that envelops each lung and lines the thorax in mammals. |
| pleural cavity |
a narrow, fluid-filled space between the two membranes of the pleura, also known as the pleural space. |
| pleurisy |
inflammation of the membrane lining the outer surface of the lungs. |
| Plexiglas |
trademark for a synthetic resinous thermoplastic that is lightweight and transparent and used for windows, lenses, and the like. |
| plexiglass |
a transparent plastic that is often used as a lightweight, shatterproof alternative to glass. |
| plexus |
a complex interwoven network. |
| pliable |
easily bent; flexible; malleable. [3 definitions] |
| pliant |
easily flexed; supple. [2 definitions] |
| plicate |
existing or arranged in fanlike folds; pleated. |
| plier |
a thing or person that plies. [2 definitions] |
| pliers |
any of various tools that have opposed handles and jaws connected by a pivot and that are used for holding, bending, or cutting wire, metal, or the like. |