English to English Dictionary

Provincialism

A narrowness of mind or outlook, especially due to lack of exposure to broader cultural or cosmopolitan experiences.

Proxy

The authority to represent someone else, especially in voting or decision-making.

Prudence

The quality of being cautious, careful, and circumspect; the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason.

Prudent

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Prudent estimate

A cautious calculation or valuation that intentionally minimizes the risk of overestimation, often used in accounting and risk management.

Psychoeducational

Involving or relating to an educational approach or process designed to provide information and instruction about psychological conditions, emotional wellness, or coping strategies.

Psychotherapist

A person trained in and practicing psychotherapy, treating mental and emotional disorders through psychological methods rather than medical or biological ones.

Puckery

Tending to cause the mouth to contract or pucker due to an astringent or sour taste.

Pull out all the stops

To use every available resource, effort, or measure to achieve success or ensure a spectacular outcome.

Pulsar

A highly magnetized, rotating neutron star that emits a beam of electromagnetic radiation.

Pulsator

A mechanical device or component that produces a rhythmic pulsing action, such as in milking machines or washing machines.

Purge

To rid a nation, organization, or group of an unwanted quality, condition, or person, often violently or summarily.