| precapitalist |
combined form of capitalist. |
| precarious |
so unstable or insecure as to be dangerous; risky. [3 definitions] |
| precast concrete |
concrete that has been cast into form, as of a block, column, or bridge section, before being put in place. |
| precaution |
an action or measure taken beforehand to avoid or prevent a dangerous circumstance, or to ensure a favorable result. [2 definitions] |
| precautionary |
of, relating to, or consisting of a precaution. [2 definitions] |
| precede |
to come before in time. [3 definitions] |
| 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 |
occuring or pertaining to the time just before 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. |