| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. [2 definitions] |
| precut |
combined form of cut. |
| pred. |
abbreviation of "predicate," in grammar, the part of a sentence that explains the action, effect, or condition of the subject, consisting of the verb and all the words that modify or are affected by the verb |
| predacious |
living by preying on other animals; predatory. |
| predate |
to occur or exist before. [2 definitions] |
| predation |
the act or practice of plundering. [2 definitions] |
| predator |
an animal that eats the flesh of others. [2 definitions] |
| predatory |
living on the flesh of other animals. [3 definitions] |
| predawn |
combined form of dawn. |
| predecease |
to die before (another person or an event). |
| predecessor |
one who holds a position, job, or the like prior to another. [3 definitions] |
| predefine |
combined form of define. |
| predelivery |
combined form of delivery. |
| predella |
the lower section of an altarpiece, esp. one that contains panels displaying smaller artworks. |
| predeparture |
combined form of departure. |
| predesignate |
to designate in advance. |
| predestinate |
to determine or destine beforehand, esp. by divine will or decree. |
| predestination |
the act of predestining, or the state of being predestined. [3 definitions] |
| predestine |
to determine the unalterable fate or future of, esp. by divine power. |
| predetermine |
to form or set (a decision, course of action, or the like) ahead of time. [3 definitions] |
| predevelopment |
combined form of development. |