| positivism |
the philosophy that observable facts from the sciences, rather than metaphysical speculation, are the only allowable basis of knowledge and thought. |
| positron |
in physics, an elementary particle equal to an electron in mass, spin, and magnitude of charge, but whose charge is positive. |
| positronium |
a short-lived atomic system that a positron and electron form before they destroy each other. |
| posology |
the branch of pharmacology that deals with the dosages of drugs. |
| poss. |
abbreviation of "possessive." |
| posse |
a group of citizens summoned by a county law enforcement official and given temporary legal authority to assist in law enforcement, as for pursuit of a criminal. [2 definitions] |
| possess |
to have as one's own property. [5 definitions] |
| possessed |
gripped or controlled by an idea, emotion, or evil spirit. [2 definitions] |
| possessed of |
having. |
| possession |
the act of possessing, or the condition of being possessed. [6 definitions] |
| possessionless |
combined form of possession. |
| possessive |
of or relating to possession. [6 definitions] |
| possessor |
one who has, owns, or possesses something. |
| posset |
a hot drink of spiced and sweetened milk curdled with wine or ale. |
| possibility |
the fact or state of being possible. [3 definitions] |
| possible |
capable of or having the potential for being, occurring, being done, or being used. [3 definitions] |
| possibly |
maybe; perhaps. [2 definitions] |
| possum |
variant of opossum. |
| post1 |
a pole or stake placed in the ground to serve as a marker, or for supporting a fence or other structure. [6 definitions] |
| post2 |
a position or duty to which one is assigned. [4 definitions] |
| post3 |
the organized delivery of mail, or an instance of such delivery. [7 definitions] |