English to English Dictionary

Provincialism

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

Provocateur

A person who provokes or incites others, especially in a political context.

Prowess

Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

Prowl car

A police patrol car used for cruising streets to maintain surveillance and respond quickly to emergencies.

Proxemics

The study of the spatial distances between individuals in communication and social interactions.

Proxy

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

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.

Prudery

The quality or state of being prudish; excessive concern for propriety or modesty.

Pruritus

An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that provokes the urge to scratch.

Prussiate Of Potash

A chemical compound containing potassium and cyanide, used in various industrial applications.

Pseudo-Term

A term that is misleading or inaccurately represents the concept it is intended to describe.