English to English Dictionary

practician

A person who is engaged in an occupation, profession, or art; a practitioner.

pragmatics

The branch of linguistics studying how context contributes to meaning, and how language is used in social interactions.

predatory

Relating to or denoting an animal or animals that naturally preying on others.

prescriptivism

The attitude or belief that one variety of a language is superior to others and should be enforced as the standard.

pretentious

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

prevalent

Widespread in a particular area at a particular time.

principled

Acting in accordance with morality and strong moral principles.

procrastinate

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

profoundly

To a profound extent; deeply or extremely.

profusion

An abundance or large quantity of something.

prognosis

The likely course or outcome of a disease or situation.

prophetess

A woman who speaks for God or a deity, or by divine inspiration; a female prophet.