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pacificallyIn a calm or quiet manner.pacifyinglySo as to pacify or calm.packabilityThe quality or state of being packable.packrattery(informal, somewhat derogatory) The behavior of a packrat; a tendency to collect miscellanea or bric-a-brac, often to excess.pactionallyAs a pact or agreement.paddabilityThe quality of being paddable.paedomorphyThe retention or emergence of juvenile characteristics in an adult organism.paedotrophyAlternative form of pedotrophy.paganicallyIn a paganic manner.pageability(computing) The quality of being pageable.painsworthy(dated) Worth the pains or care given.paleobotanyThe branch of paleontology that deals with the study of plant fossils. [from 19th c.]paleocolonyA prehistoric colony (of animals or birds)paleographyThe study of old or ancient forms of writing.paleovalleyA prehistoric valleypalingenesy(archaic, rare) Rebirth; regeneration.pallidotomyA neurosurgical procedure whereby a tiny electrical probe is placed in the globus pallidus and heated in order to destroy a small area of brain cells.palpabilityThe quality of being palpable.palpographyA graphical form of palpation using ultrasoundpalynophagyThe condition of being palynophagouspamperinglySo as to pamper; with indulgent attentions.pamphletaryRelating to pamphlets.pancreatomyAlternative form of pancreatotomy.pandemicityThe condition of being pandemicpanderinglyIn a pandering manner; patronizingly.pangeometry(dated) A generalized geometry in any number of dimensions; the study of hypergeometries.panickingly(rare) With panic.panimmunityImmunity to many or all diseases.pansexuallyIn a pansexual manner.pantagraphy(historical) A system of shorthand based on phonetic spellings.pantheologyA system of theology embracing all religions; a complete system of theology.pantographyThe copying of drawings using a pantograph.pantonality(music) Twelve-tone music, seen as an extension of tonality to all keys (rather than to no key).paperlesslyWithout paper; in a paperless fashion.papillosityThe condition of being papillosepapillotomy(surgery) incision into a papillapapyrocracy(uncommon) Synonym of bureaucracy: rule by excessive paperwork or regulation.parabiology(uncommon) The study of biological paranormal activityparabullaryAcross a bullaparacrinelyIn a paracrine mannerparadentaryA small dentigerous element in the lower jaw of some atherinomorph neoteleost fishparadoxallySynonym of paradoxically.paragravity(science fiction) artificial gravityparallelityThe condition of being parallel; parallelism.paralysedlyIn a paralysed mannerparalyzedlyIn a state of paralysis.paramountcy(uncountable) The condition or fact of being paramount; precedence, supremacy; (countable) an instance of this.paramountlyIn a paramount manner.paranodallyIn a paranodal mannerparaolivaryBeyond the olivary bodyparasensoryextrasensory; beyond the normal powers of perceptionparasitoidy(biology) The condition of being parasitoidparaunitary(signal processing) Of or relating to a kind of matrix that occurs in the construction of filter banks used in multirate digital systems.paraxialityThe condition of being paraxialparemiologyThe study of proverbs.parentalityThe act or status of a parent.pareticallyIn terms of, or by means of, paresis.parfocalityThe condition of being parfocal.parkabilityThe quality or degree of being parkable.parochiallyIn a parochial manner.parodicallyIn a parodic way.parsabilityThe state or condition of being parsable.partibilityThe quality or state of being partible; divisibility; separability.particulary(obsolete) Synonym of particularlypartitivelyIn a partitive manner.partitivityThe quality of being partitive.partyocracyAlternative form of partocracy.parvanimity(now rare) The state or quality of having a little or ignoble mind; pettiness; meanness.passabilityThe state or quality of being passable.passibilityThe quality or state of being passible; aptness to feel or suffer; sensibility.pasteboardy(informal) Resembling pasteboard.pastoralityThe quality of being pastoral.paternalityThe quality of being paternal.pathogenityAlternative form of pathogenicity.pathographyA biography that highlights the negative aspects of its subject's life.patholaxity(pathology) Abnormal laxity of a jointpatricianlyBefitting a patrician.patrimoiety(anthropology) A descent group coming from the father's side.patriolatryThe worship or adulation of one's father.patteringlyWith a pattering sound.pauselesslyIn a pauseless manner.pawnbrokeryThe trade of pawnbroking.peccabilityThe state or quality of being peccable; liability to sin.pectinatelyIn a pectinate manner.peculiarityThe state or quality of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.pecuniarilyIn a pecuniary manner; in terms of money; financially.pedagoguerypedantic teaching or lecturing; didacticismpedoecologyThe study of how soil formation is affected by the environment.pedotherapyTherapy for children.peelabilityThe condition of being peelablepeemergency(informal) A situation in which one has an urgent need to urinate but is prevented from doing so due to lack of access to a toilet, restrictive gear, etc.pelagicallyIn a pelagic way; in or of the open sea.pellucidityTransparency; lucidity; clarity.pelotherapybody therapy using mud or claypendulosityThe state or quality of being pendulous.pendulouslyIn a pendulous manner.penetrantlyIn a penetrant manner; penetratingly.penisocracy(informal, derogatory) A government or social order dominated by men.pensionablySo as to be eligible to receive a pension.pentadelphy(botany) Presence of pentadelphous stamen.pentadicityThe property of being pentadic.pentaploidyThe condition of being pentaploidpenumbrallyIn a penumbral manner.penuriouslyIn a penurious manner.pepperberryA large Australian laurel, of species Cryptocarya obovata.peppercornyResembling or full of peppercorns.pepperishlyIn a pepperish manner.peppermintyResembling or characteristic of peppermint.perceivablyIn a way that can be perceived.perceivancyAlternative form of perceivance (“power of perception”).perceivedlyAs perceived; apparently.perceptiblyIn a perceptible manner; noticeably.percipiencyThe faculty, act or power of perceiving; perception.perduringlyenduringly; lastinglyperegrinityThe quality of being foreign or strange.perenniallyYear after year (literally: each year).perfervidlyIn a perfervid manner.perforcedlySynonym of perforce (“necessarily; by constraint of circumstances”).performerlyCharacteristic of a performer.perfumatoryOf, relating to, or emitting perfume.perfunctoryDone only or merely to conform to a minimal standard or to fulfill a protocol or presumptive duty.perfusivityThe quality of being perfusive.periaxiallyAround an axis.peribiliary(anatomy) Around a bile duct.peribullarySurrounding a bullapericiliary(anatomy) Surrounding a ciliumperimammary(anatomy) Surrounding a mammary gland, or surrounding the breastperinatallyAround the time of birth.perineotomySurgical incision into the perineum.periodicityRecurrence of a woman's periods; menstruation.periolivarySurrounding the olivary bodyperipubertyThe time around puberty.perishingly(colloquial) extremelyperissologySuperfluity of words; verbosity; long-windedness.peritidallyIn or relating to the peritidal region.permanentlyIn a permanent manner; lastingly.permissiblyIn a permissible manner.permitivityMisspelling of permittivity.permittedlyIn a permitted or permissive mannerpermutatoryOf or pertaining to permutation.perpetuallySeeming to never end; endlessly; constantly.perplexedlyIn a confused or puzzled manner.persecutoryOf or relating to persecution.persistency(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being persistent.persnicketyUS standard form of pernickety.personalityOf people, a set of non-physical psychological and social qualities that make one person distinct from another.personatelyIn a personate manner.personology(psychology) A theory of personality psychology advanced by Henry Murray and others.perspecuityMisspelling of perspicuity.perspicuityClarity, lucidity, especially in expression; the state or characteristic of being perspicuous.persuadablyIn such a way that one may be persuaded.persuasiblySynonym of persuadably.persymmetry(mathematics) The property of being persymmetric.pertinacityThe state or characteristic of being pertinacious.pertinately(obsolete) pertinaciouslypertinentlyIn a pertinent manner; relevantly.perturbancyAlternative form of perturbance.perturbedlyIn a perturbed manner.pervadinglyIn a manner that pervades.pervasivelyIn a pervasive manner, such that a thing is present in all parts.perversedly(obsolete) In a perverse manner.pervertedlyIn a perverted, twisted, or corrupt manner.pervicacity(obsolete) obstinacy; pervicaciousnesspessimalityThe property of being pessimal.pesteringlyIn a pestering manner; annoyingly, bothersomely.pestilentlyIn a pestilent manner.petitionarysupplicatory or asking; making a petitionpetroglyphyThe process of, or study of, carving petroglyphspetrography(petrology) The branch of petrology that deals with the scientific description and classification of rocks.phagocytarySynonym of phagocytic.phagotrophy(biology) The condition of being phagotrophicphalansteryThe dwelling house of a Fourierite community.phallectomy(surgery) The surgical removal of the penis.phallicallyIn a phallic manner.phallocracyA society or government of, or dominated by, men.phallometryThe measurement of the penis.pharmacracyrule by doctors or medicinephilographyAn academic discipline of all forms and styles of writingphilostorgyParental love.phlebectomy(surgery) The removal of a vein, especially of a varicose veinphloeophagyThe act or custom of feeding on bark.phonemicity(linguistics) The state or quality of being phonemic.phonographyThe transcription of speech using symbols.phosphorelyMisspelling of phosphorelay.photochromyphotochromismphotoenergy(physics) The energy of a system of photons or other wavepacketsphotoglyphy(historical, photography) A kind of engraving caused by the action of light, used in the mid 19th centuryphotographyThe art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.photosurveyA photographic survey.phototrophy(biology) The synthesis of an organism's food from inorganic material using light as a source of energy.photoworthyWorth taking a photograph of.phraseologyStudy of set or fixed expressions.phrenectomy(surgery) The severing of the phrenic nerve.phrenopathy(archaic) mental illnessphrenziedlyRare spelling of frenziedly.phyllomancydivination by leaves, such as tasseomancy, or interpretation of the rustling sound of dry leavesphyllophagyThe condition of being phyllophagousphysicalityPhysical attributes.physiciancyThe office or employment of a physician.physicianlyBefitting a physician.physicologyThe study of how the body works; physiology.physiocracy(economics, historical) The teachings of physiocrats.physiognomyThe art of telling fortunes by inspection of the features.physiolatryThe worship of nature.physiometryphysiological measurementphysiophyly(historical, biology, theory of recapitulation, rare) The direct study of the evolution of functions and vital activities rather than observation of its supposed ontogenic recapitulation.physiosophyKnowledge or wisdom concerning nature.physogastry(entomology) An enlargement of the abdomen in certain insects, especially in termite queens.phytoglyphynature printingphytography(botany) The branch of botany concerned with the description of plants.piacularityThe quality of being piacular, of requiring atonement.pickabilityThe quality of being pickable.pictographywriting in pictographs; hieroglyphicspictoriallyIn a pictorial manner.picturalityThe state or quality of being related to or resembling a picture.piecewiselyIn a piecewise mannerpigeonberryThe red berry of Rivina humilis, a flowering plant in the pigeonberry family Petiveriaceae.pigheadedlyIn a pigheaded manner.pigmentallyIn terms of pigment.pilferinglyBy pilfering or stealing; thievingly.pincushionyResembling or characteristic of a pincushion.pinnaplasty(surgery) Surgical correction of prominent earspiphilologyThe memorization of the digits of pi as a hobby.piraticallyIn a piratical manner.piscatologyThe study of fishing.pithecology(zoology, rare) The scientific study of apes.pitiabilitySynonym of pitiableness.placabilityThe quality of being placable or appeasable.placatinglyIn a manner that serves to placate.placativelyIn a manner that placates or pacifies.placelesslyWithout a place.placentallyIn terms of, or by means of, the placenta.plagiostomy(biology) An adaptation in which the mouth is diminished, firmly closed, and located on the ventral side protected deeply within a carapace.plagiotropyThe condition of being plagiotropicplaintivelyIn a plaintive manner.planetality(science fiction, rare) Membership of a particular planet or moon, by origin, birth, naturalization, ownership, allegiance or otherwise.planetarilyIn a planetary manner or context; like planets.planetology(astronomy) The study of planets, planetary systems and the solar system.planigraphyAlternative form of planography.planktivoryThe eating of plankton.planktologyThe study of planktonplanography(printing) A form of printing from a flat surface, as opposed to a raised or incised one.plantigradyplantigrade locomotionplantocracyGovernment by plantation owners.plasticallyIn a plastic way; through moulding; flexibly.platypusary(Australia) A place where platypuses are nurtured.platyrrhiny(anatomy) The state of having a platyrrhine nose.playabilityThe state or property of being playable.pleasauntlyObsolete form of pleasantly.pleasurablyIn a pleasurable manner.plectrotaxy(zoology) The disposition of spurs at the distal ends of leg segments.pleiomorphySynonym of pleomorphism.pleiotrophyAlternative form of pleiotropy.plenilunary(obsolete) Relating to the full moon.plenteously(archaic) copiously; plentifully; in abundance.plentifullyin a plentiful manner.pleurectomy(surgery) Removal of part of the pleurapleurodontyThe condition of being pleurodontpleuroscopySynonym of thoracoscopy.ploutocracyArchaic form of plutocracy.pluranimity(rare) Diversity of opinions; (also) an instance of this.plurifinelyIn a plurifine mannerpluriparityThe condition of being pluriparousplutographyDepiction, presentation, or coverage of the rich, particularly the lifestyles they enjoy.pluviometryThe scientific measurement of rainfall.pneumectomySynonym of pneumonectomy.pneumometryThe measurement of lung capacity.pneumopathy(pathology) Any disease of the lungspocketpussy(vulgar) An artificial vagina used for masturbation.podalicallyBy means of, or in terms of the foot, or feet collectively.poecilonymyThe use of several names for the same thing in the same document.poeticalityThe quality of being poetical.pointlesslyWithout point; in a pointless manner; so as to lack purpose or importance.pointwiselyIn a pointwise mannerpoisonberryInformal name of various plants with poisonous berries, most commonly nightshades:poisonouslyIn a poisonous manner.polarimetry(physics) The measurement of the polarization of electromagnetic radiationpolariscopyThe art or process of making observations with a polariscope.polemicallyIn a polemical manner.policemanlyOf, befitting, or characteristic of a policeman; policemanlike.politicallyIn a political manner.politiquelyObsolete form of politicly.politocracyGovernment that is in some manner chosen by the governed citizens.pollinatoryPertaining to a pollinatorpollinivory(zoology) The consumption of pollen by animals.pollutinglySo as to pollute; in a polluting manner.poltrooneryCowardice; lack of spirit; pusillanimity.polyadelphy(botany) Presence of polyadelphous stamen.polyallergyAn allergy to many different materialspolyaxiallyUsing multiple axes.polycephalyThe condition of having more than one headpolydactilyMisspelling of polydactyly.polydactyly(medicine, teratology) A congenital condition in which a person or animal has more than the usual number of digits (fingers or toes) on at least one of the hands or feet.polygonallyIn a polygonal manner.polyharmony(music) Music that is played in more than one key at once, creating an aesthetically pleasing harmonic sound.polyhydroxy(organic chemistry) Having three or more hydroxy functional groups.polymodallyIn a polymodal mannerpolypectomy(surgery) The removal of a polyppolyphyletyThe property of being polyphyletic.polysensoryRelating to multiple senses, or modes of perception.polysomallyBy means of a polysomepolysurgery(medicine) Multiple surgical operations, especially when part of a morbid condition where the patient desires unnecessary surgery.polysystemypolysystemicitypolytherapy(medicine) The use of several therapies to treat a single condition, such as multiple drugs or multiple modalities.polytonallyIn a polytonal way.polyversityAn educational institution that combines elements of a polytechnic and a universitypolyvocallyIn a polyvocal manner; with more than one voice.ponderinglyIn a pondering way; with deep thought.ponderosityThe quality of requiring extensive thought.ponderouslyIn a ponderous manner; very slowly.poolabilityThe condition of being poolablepopmobility(dated) A form of aerobics performed to pop music.poppabilityThe quality of being poppable.poricidallyIn a poricidal mannerpornographyThe explicit literary or visual depiction of sexual subject matter; any display of material of an erotic nature.porosimetryThe measurement of porosityportabilityThe quality of being portable.portographyImaging of the portal system (and its circulation) after injection of radiopaque material.possessedlySo as to be possessed.possibilityThe quality of being possible.postautopsyAfter autopsy.postaxiallyIn a postaxial manner or directionpostaxotomyFollowing axotomypostcibally(uncommon) Synonym of postprandially; in a postcibal manner.postciliary(anatomy) Behind a ciliumpostdentaryposterior to the dentary bonepostfactoryAfter a product leaves the factory.posthectomy(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove all or part of the foreskin.posthistoryThe history of events that occur after (and are consequences of) an event (e.g. a crisis, a reconciliation, etc).posthockery(rare) Use of post hoc reasoning, especially when excessive.postholidayOccurring after, or as a consequence of, a holiday; often specifically after the holiday season of late Decemberposticously(botany, not comparable) In a manner with which, or a phytological conformation within which a physical aspect, especially the extrorse anther, is situated on the outer side of a filament.postictallyOccurring after an epileptic seizure.postnatallyImmediately following birthpostprimaryAfter primary school.postpubertyAfter puberty.postslaverySince the end of a period of slavery.postsurgeryAfter surgery.posttherapyAfter therapy.postulatoryOf the nature of a postulate.posturinglyIn a posturing manner; with boastfulness or pretension.postvictoryOccurring after a victory.potamodromyThe condition of being potamodromouspotentiallyIn a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.potteringlySo as to potter; in a slow and aimless manner.pouchoscopyAn endoscopic examination of the ileoanal pouchpourabilityThe state or condition of being pourable.powerlesslyIn a powerless manner.practicablyIn a practicable manner.practicallyIn practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally.practisedlyIn a practiced manner.praisefullyIn a praiseful manner.prattlingly(rare, dated) With prattle, or worthless talk.prayerfullyIn a prayerful manner; with prayer and reverence.preachinglyIn a way that preaches.preactivelyIn a preactive manner.preactivityBefore an activity takes place.preambularyOf or pertaining to a preamble; introductory.preapicallyIn a preapical manner or directionpreassemblyAssembly of a product in advancepreauditoryIn front of the auditory region of the brainprecategorySynonym of semigroupoid.precativelyIn a precative way.precedentlybeforehand; antecedentlyprecedinglypreviously (especially within a document); hereinaboveprecellency(obsolete) excellence, superiority, preeminencepreceremonyBefore a ceremony.preclassify(transitive) To classify in advance.precocially(biology) In a precocial mannerprecoitallyBefore coitus.predatively(rare) In a predative manner.predatorilyIn a predatory manner.predeliveryBefore a delivery.predicatoryaffirmative; making a clear assertion or statement of praise, especially one with religious or moral implications.predictablyIn a manner that can be expected or anticipated.predilatoryPrior to dilationpreeminencySynonym of preeminence.preeternity(theology) An infinite previous duration, an eternity in the past.prefatorilyIn a prefatory manner; as a preface.preferrablyAlternative spelling of preferably.preferredly(non-native speakers' English) preferablyprefulgency(obsolete) Superior brightness or effulgency.pregeometry(mathematics) An infinite finitary matroid.preindustryBefore industry.prejacentlyIn a prejacent manner.prejudicacy(obsolete) prejudicepreliminaryIn preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.preliteracyThe period before literacy, when a person or culture has not yet learned to read and write.preliteraryBefore the development of literature.preludiallyAs, or in the manner of, a prelude.prelusivelyIn a prelusive manner.prelusorilyIn a prelusory manner.prematurelyIn a premature manner; too soon or too early.prematurity(uncountable) The condition of (a baby, etc.) being premature.premilitaryBefore military service.premonetaryprior to the use of coinage (in a particular place)premonitoryServing as a warning or premonition.premonopolyBefore a monopoly.premorality(psychology) An infantile or animalistic form of decision making based simply on what will immediately benefit or disadvantage the subject.premorbidlyIn a premorbid mannerpremultiply(mathematics) To multiply a matrix or quaternion by a preceding factor noncommutativelypremunitory(historical, law) Of or relating to a praemunire.preparatoryOf or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative.preparinglyBy way of preparation; anticipatorily.prepartally(medicine) Before childbirth.prepatentlyIn a prepatent mannerprepausally(linguistics) Before a pause in speech.prepharmacyA course of study taken by an undergraduate in preparation for graduate study in pharmacy, usually followed by practice as a pharmacist.prepollencyAlternative form of prepollence.prepotentlyIn a prepotent manner.presaginglySo as to presage or foretell.presanitaryBefore sanitation.prescientlyIn a prescient manner.presecurityPrior to the security process at an airport etc.presenilityThe period before the onset of senility.presentablyIn a presentable manner.presidiallyIn a presidial manner.presumingly(nonstandard) presumablypresymmetry(physics) The electroweak symmetry of quarks and leptons that is responsible for the partial charges on quarks.presymphonyA small symphony.pretendedlyIn a way that is pretended; under false pretence.pretertiary(geology) Earlier than Tertiary.pretheology(US) A course of study taken by an undergraduate in preparation for studying theology.pretibially(anatomy) In front of the tibia.pretopology(mathematics) The field of study of pretopological spaces (in plural for different prespaces).prevailancy(obsolete) prevalenceprevailency(obsolete) prevalenceprevalentlyGenerally, usually, mainly.preventablySuch that it could be prevented.preverbally(linguistics) Before a verb.priapicallyIn a priapic manner.pricelesslyIn a priceless way.priceworthyWorth the cost.pricklinglyWith a prickling action or sensation.pridelesslyIn a prideless manner.prideworthyWorthy of pride or of being proud.primabilityThe property of being primable.primaevallyAlternative form of primevally.primatology(biology) The scientific study of primates; a sub-discipline of zoology.primevalityThe quality of being primeval.primiparityThe condition of being primiparousprimitivelyIn a primitive manner.primitivityThe state of being primitive; primitiveness.principallyIn a primary manner; pertaining to the principal of a matter.printworthyOf sufficient worth to be printed.prionopathy(pathology) Any prion-related disease.privativelyIn a privative manner; by the absence of something; negatively.prizeworthyMeriting a prize.proactivelyIn a proactive manner; so as to look or plan ahead.proactivitySynonym of proactiveness.probabilifyTo render probable; to support or give confidence as to the likelihood of a conclusion.probabilityThe state of being probable.proctectomy(surgery) The resection of the rectum and anus.proctocracy(humorous neologism, rare) Government or management by “arseholes” (i.e., inconsiderate, obnoxious, or otherwise highly objectionable people).proctopathy(medicine) Any disorder or pathophysiology of the anus and the lining of the rectum, such as proctitis or anorectal cancer.proctophagy(zoology) The consuming of a mother's excrement (by a young animal) when searching for a teatproctoscopyThe examination of the anal cavity, rectum or sigmoid colon by means of a proctoscope.proctostomy(surgery) the surgical creation of an artificial opening into the rectumprocumbencyAlternative form of procumbence.procuratoryTending to, or authorizing, procuration.prodigalityWasteful extravagance.profanatoryInvolving or relating to profanation.professedlyIn a professed manner.professorly(informal, possibly nonstandard) Professorial; having the manner or appearance of a professor or professors.proficiencyAbility, skill, competence.profusivelyIn a profusive manner.prohibitoryThat serves to prohibit or forbidproindustryIn favour of industry.projectablyIn a projectable mannerprojectedlyAccording to a projection.prolaticityThe condition or extent of being prolate.prolificacyGreat fecundity.prolificityThe quality of being prolific.prolongablySuch that it can be prolonged.prolongedlyIn a prolonged manner; at length.promilitaryFavoring or supporting the militaryprominentlyIn a prominent manner.promiscuityThe state or quality of being promiscuous.promisinglyIn a promising manner.promonopolyIn favour of a monopoly.promotility(medicine) Promoting motility.promotinglySo as to promote.promotivelyIn a promotive mannerpromptinglySo as to prompt; as if giving somebody a cue to do something.prooflesslyWithout proof.propagatoryThat leads to propagationpropheticlyObsolete form of prophetically.propinquityNearness or proximityproprietaryOf or relating to property or ownership.proprietoryAlternative form of proprietary.prorecoveryThat promotes recoveryprosaicallyIn a prosaic manner; straightforwardly.proselytoryProselytizing.proseminaryA seminary that prepares pupils for a higher institution.prosociallyIn a prosocial manner.prosodicityThe state of being prosodic.prostectomy(surgery) Alternative form of prostatectomy.prostratelyIn a prostrate manner or position.protanomalyA form of colour blindness causing a lower sensitivity to red light.protectedlyIn a protected way.protectorlyLike a protector;proteopathy(pathology) Any disease caused by a misfolded (or otherwise abnormal) proteinproterandry(botany) The condition of being proterandrous.proteranthyThe condition of being proteranthousproterogynyThe condition of being proterogynous.protobinary(astronomy) Describing a system that is evolving into a binary star.protocolaryThe rules of conduct of a diplomat.protogalaxyA cloud of gas which is starting to form a galaxy.protonotaryAlternative spelling of prothonotary.prototrophyThe condition of being a prototrophprovabilityThe condition of being provableprovidentlyIn a provident manner.provisorilyIn a provisory manner; conditionallyprovokinglyIn a provoking manner.proximalityThe condition of being proximalproximatelyIn a proximate manner, position, or degree; immediately.psephocracyGovernment by ballot-elected representatives; representative democracy. Often contrasted with democracy, with which it is unfavourably compared for its lack of demotic participation in the political process outside of elections.psephomancyDivination by drawing pebbles from a pile.pseudoearlyApparently, but not actually, earlypseudofarcyepizootic lymphangitis, a disease of horsespseudogoutyHaving pseudogout.pseudolatryfalse worshippseudoscopy(optics) Reversed perception of depth.psionicallyBy means of psionics.psychicallyin a psychical or psychic mannerpsychobilly(music) A genre of popular music, blending rockabilly with punk rock, containing grotesque or humorous lyrics which often draw heavily on the imagery of science fiction and horror films of the 1950s.psychognosyThe study of mentality, personality, or character.psycholagny(rare) The ability to achieve orgasm without any physical stimulation of the genitalia, usually achieved through mental stimulation or fantasy alone.psycholatry(religion) The worship of departed souls.psychomachyA conflict between the soul and the body, sometimes considered as between good and evil.psychomancyDivination involving communication with spirits; necromancy.psychometry(psychology) The use of psychological tests to measure intelligence, abilities, attitudes, and personality traits.psychopathyA personality disorder characterized by impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egocentric traits masked by superficial charm and the outward presence of apparent normality. Violent and criminal offenses may be indicative of this disorder.psychophilypollination by butterfliespsychophony(parapsychology) Vocal communication with the dead or with spirits.psychoscopypsychometry (the paranormal ability)psychostasyAlternative form of psychostasia.ptarmoscopy(very rare) The divinatory interpretation of sneezes.pteridology(botany) The scientific study of ferns and other pteridophytes.pterographyThe scientific description of feathers.pterylology(ornithology, obsolete, rare) The study of distribution of feathers on birds.ptochocracyA society or system ruled and dominated by the poor.pubescentlyDuring pubescence.publickallyMisspelling of publicly.publishablyIn a publishable manner; in a way that is suitable for publication.puckeringlyIn a puckering manner; in a way that causes puckering (especially of the mouth, as some sour foodstuffs do).pudibundity(rare) Shyness; bashfulness.puerperallyDuring childbirth.pufferbelly(informal, dated) A steam locomotive.pullability(electronics) The amount of change in frequency of a crystal oscillator in response to a change in load capacitance.pulmonarily(medicine) With respect to, or via the respiratory system.pulmonologyThe branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract.pulpabilityThe quality or degree of being pulpable.pulsatilityThe state or quality of being pulsatile.pulsatinglyIn a pulsating mannerpulselesslyWithout a pulse.pulsitilityMisspelling of pulsatility.pulvinatelyIn a pulvinate manner.pummelinglyIn a way that pummels; extremely, excessively.pumpabilityThe quality or degree of being pumpable.punchworthyDeserving of a punch.punctualityThe state of being punctualpunishinglySo as to punish.pupillarity(Scots law) The period before puberty, or from birth to fourteen in males, and twelve in femalespupilometryMeasurement of the pupil of the eye.purgativelyIn a purgative manner; so as to purge.purifactoryPurificatory.purifyinglySo as to purify.purportedlyAs appears to be true or is stated or accepted to be (though might not be so).purposivelyIn a purposive manner.purposivityThe state or condition of being purposive.pushabilityThe quality of being pushable.putrescencyAlternative form of putrescence.putteringlyWhile puttering; with unhurried activity.pyelography(medicine) radiography of the kidney, ureter and bladder following injection of a radiopaque substancepyeloplasty(surgery) The surgical reconstruction or revision of the renal pelvis to drain and decompress the kidneypylorectomy(surgery) Removal of part or all of the pyloruspyramidallyLike a pyramid; in a pyramidal manner or shape.pyranometrymeasurement with a pyranometerpyroballogy(weaponry, obsolete, rare) The study of artillery; the practice of using artillery as a weapon.pyrotherapy(medicine) The therapeutic use of fever (high body temperature)