German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

Paleomagnetism

The branch of geophysics concerned with the magnetism in rocks that was induced by the earth's magnetic field at the time of their formation.

Paleontology

The branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants.

Palindrome

A word, phrase, number, or other sequence of characters that reads the same forward and backward.

Palliative

A medicine or medical care that relieves pain without dealing with the cause of the condition.

Pampas

The vast, treeless grassy plains of South America, particularly occupying parts of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.

Pamphleteering

The act of producing and distributing pamphlets, especially for political or social advocacy.

Pan-traditional

Encompassing, drawing from, or applicable to multiple traditions, particularly across diverse cultures or lineages.

Pandora's Box

A source of unforeseen troubles or problems, often as a result of curiosity or a desire to know.

Panenka

A technique in association football where a penalty kick is taken by softly chipping the ball underneath the goalkeeper as they dive to one side.

Pantheism

A doctrine which identifies God with the universe, or regards the universe as a manifestation of God.

Parabolische Erhöhung

A geometric shape or structure that resembles a parabola, often used in architecture or design.

Paradox

A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.