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pacht(historical) A system of tax farming in the Dutch Republic, where tax was not collected by the government, but by a private individual who had leased the right to collect the tax.pachyodont(zoology) Having thick teeth.paciestsuperlative form of pacey: most paceypacificistAlternative form of pacifist.pacifistOne who loves, supports, or favours peace.packetA small pack or package; a little bundle or parcelpacketboatAlternative form of packet boat.packraftA lightweight inflatable boat.packrat(colloquial, ambitransitive) To hoard things.packsheet(historical) A sheet in which wool is packed.packshot(advertising) A still or moving close-up of a (usually packaged) product, used to portray the product in advertising.pacquetObsolete form of packet.pactAn agreement; a compact; a covenant.paddleboat(nautical) A boat propelled by a paddle wheelpaddlefoot(military, aviation, slang) A member of the groundcrew.paddlesportAny sport involving the propulsion of a watercraft by means of a paddle.padfoot(folklore) Synonym of shuck (“supernatural black dog”).padmountA padmounted transformer.paederastBritish standard spelling of pederast.paediatristA pediatrician.paedobaptistRelating to the baptism of infants or small children.paedodontistAlternative form of pedodontist.paedologistOne who researches and studies children: a student of paedology.paedopsychologistOne who studies paedopsychology.pagat(card games) The first trump card in a Tarock deck.pageantAn elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.pageauntObsolete form of pageant.pagelet(Internet) A reusable modular fragment of a web page.pagelistA list of pages.paidologistAlternative form of pedologist.paimentObsolete spelling of payment.painslut(BDSM, slang, sometimes derogatory) A person who enjoys receiving pain.paint(in the plural) A set of containers or blocks of paint of different colors/colours, used for painting pictures.paintiestsuperlative form of painty: most paintypaintpotA pot for holding paint.paintrootThe plant Lachnanthes tinctoria.pakbetSynonym of pinakbet.palaeanthropologistAlternative form of paleoanthropologist.palaeoanthropologistAlternative spelling of paleoanthropologist.palaeoart(Commonwealth spelling) Alternative form of paleoart.palaeobiologistA scientist who studies palaeobiology.palaeobotanistAlternative spelling of paleobotanist.palaeoclimatologistA scientist who studies palaeoclimatologypalaeocoastA prehistoric coastpalaeocontinentAlternative form of paleocontinent.palaeocurrentAlternative spelling of paleocurrent.palaeodietAlternative form of paleodiet.palaeodontAlternative form of paleodont.palaeoecologistAn expert in the field of palaeoecologypalaeoentomologistA scientist who specializes in palaeoentomologypalaeoenvironmentAlternative spelling of paleoenvironment.palaeoethnobotanistAlternative form of paleoethnobotanist.palaeoethnologistAlternative form of paleoethnologist.palaeoforestA forest that existed in the distant pastpalaeogeneticistAlternative form of paleogeneticist.palaeographist(now rare) palaeographerpalaeohabitatAlternative form of paleohabitat.palaeoheterodontAny prehistoric heterodontpalaeohydrologistAlternative form of paleohydrologist.palaeoichthyologistA scientist who studies prehistoric fish.palaeokarstAlternative form of paleokarst.palaeolimnologist(paleontology) Alternative spelling of paleolimnologist.palaeologistOne who studies palaeology.palaeomagnetistAlternative spelling of paleomagnetist.palaeoneurologistAlternative form of paleoneurologist.palaeontologist(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of paleontologist.palaeopathologistAlternative form of paleopathologist.palaeopedologistAlternative form of paleopedologist.palaeornithologist(British spelling) Alternative spelling of paleornithologist.palaeosedimentAlternative form of paleosediment.palaeozoologistAlternative spelling of paleozoologist.palaetiologist(archaic) Someone versed in palaetiology.palantypistOne who takes down shorthand using a special keyboard.palaverist(rare) Synonym of palaverer (“one who palavers”).palavermentTalk or chatter; palaver.paleaquult(geology) A pale aquultpaleoanthropologistA scientist who specializes in paleoanthropology.paleoartArt that depicts subjects related to paleontology.paleoartistAn artist who produces paleoart.paleobiologistA biologist whose speciality is paleobiologypaleobotanistA botanist who specializes in paleobotany; someone who studies plant fossils.paleoclimatologistA climatologist who specializes in paleoclimatology.paleocontinentA continent that existed in the geological past.paleocurrent(geology) A geological feature that indicates the direction of flow of water in the geologic pastpaleodesertA prehistoric desert.paleodietAlternative form of Paleo diet.paleodontAn artiodactyl belonging to the suborder Paleodonta.paleoecologistAn ecologist whose speciality is paleoecologypaleoentomologistAlternative spelling of palaeoentomologist.paleoenvironmentThe past environment of an area during a given period of its history.paleoethnobotanistA person engaged in paleoethnobotany.paleoethnologistOne who studies paleoethnology.paleoforestAlternative form of palaeoforest.paleogeneticistA geneticist whose speciality is paleogenetics.paleogeologistA person in the field of paleogeology.paleographist(American spelling) Alternative form of palaeographist.paleohabitat(ecology, archaeology) An extinct habitat that can only be reconstructed from fossilspaleoheatRelating to past heat conditions.paleoherpetologistOne who studies paleoherpetology.paleohistologistA histologist whose speciality is paleohistologypaleohydrologistOne who studies paleohydrology.paleoichnologistOne who studies paleoichnology.paleoichthyologistAlternative spelling of palaeoichthyologist.paleokarst(geology) A karst that lies under strata of younger rockspaleolimnologistOne who studies paleolimnology.paleologistAlternative form of palaeologist.paleomagnetistA scientist whose speciality is paleomagnetismpaleomalacologistOne who studies paleomalacology.paleomammalogistA zoologist whose speciality is extinct mammalspaleomyrmecologistOne who studies paleomyrmecology.paleoneurologistOne who studies paleoneurology.paleontologistOne who studies paleontology.paleonutritionistOne who studies paleonutrition.paleopalynologistOne who studies paleopalynology.paleoparasitologistA parasitologist whose speciality if paleoparasitologypaleopathologistOne who works in paleopathology.paleopedologistOne who studies paleopedology.paleophytologist(obsolete) A paleobotanist.paleoradiologistOne who studies paleoradiology.paleoriftA rift (typically a rift valley) that formed in prehistoric timespaleornithologistA paleontologist who studies fossil birds.paleosedimentAn ancient sedimentpaleoseismologist(geology) A person who studies paleoseismologypaleozoologistAny zoologist whose speciality is paleozoologypalestsuperlative form of pale: most palepalet(heraldry) Alternative form of pallet (“diminutive pale”).paletotA women’s fitted jacket.palimpsest(astronomy) Circular features believed to be lunar craters that have been obliterated by later volcanic activity.palindromistOne who composes palindromes.palingenesist(obsolete, rare) One who believes in palingenesis or rebirth.palinodistThe author of a palinode.pallescent(now chiefly botany, zoology) Growing or becoming pale.palletA bed of loose straw.palliament(obsolete) A dress; a robe.palliativist(medicine, rare) A physician who specializes in palliative care.palliestsuperlative form of pally: most pallypalmatisect(botany, of leaves) Having lobes with incisions that extend almost up, but not quite to the petiole.palmchatDulus dominicus, a small, long-tailed species of bird native to Hispaniola.palmcrist(obsolete) Synonym of palma Christi (“castor oil plant (Ricinus communis)”).palmiestsuperlative form of palmy: most palmypalmietA South African flowering plant, Prionium serratum.palmistA fortuneteller who uses palmistry.palmprintThe integumentary pattern of the palm of the hand, sometimes also including that of the fingers. It may be used for identification purposes.palpitantpalpitating, throbbingpalsywortThe cowslip (Primula veris).paltriestsuperlative form of paltry: most paltrypaludamentSynonym of paludamentum.palynologistOne who studies palynology (pollen, spores, and other particulate organic matter).pamphlet(specifically) Such a work containing political material or discussing matters of controversy.pampsychistAlternative form of panpsychist.panabinostatMisspelling of panobinostat.panaceistOne who seeks or offers a panacea.panbinostatMisspelling of panobinostat.panchayat(South Asia, chiefly India) A village council or local government.pancitFilipino noodlespancosmistA believer in pancosmism.pancratiast(Ancient Greece) A contestant in the pancratium.pancratistAn athlete or gymnast in the pankration in Ancient Greece.pandect(by extension, rare) Also in the plural form pandects: a comprehensive collection of laws; specifically, the whole body of law of a country; a legal code.pandectistPertaining to the Pandects compiled under the Roman emperor Justinian I.pandeist(religion) of or relating to pandeism.pandit(India, Nepal) An honorary title for a learned man or scholar.pandybatAlternative form of pandy bat.panegyristA eulogist; one who delivers a panegyric or eulogy.panelist(American spelling) A person who is a member of a panel.panellist(British spelling, Canadian spelling) A person who appears on a panel, either as a member of a committee or jury, or as part of a panel game.panendeist(religion) A person who believes in panendeism.panentheistA person who believes in panentheism.panexperientialistOne who believes the doctrine of panexperientialism.pangermistA proponent of the theory of pangermism.pangrammatistOne who composes pangrams.pankratist(martial arts) A competitor in pankration.panlogistOne who accepts the doctrine of panlogism.pannistSomeone who plays a steelpan.panobinostatA hydroxamic acid drug and acts as a non-selective histone deacetylase inhibitorpanoplistOne who wears a complete set of armour.panoramistA person who creates panoramas.panpotAlternative form of pan pot.panprotopsychistA proponent of panprotopsychism.panpsychistPertaining to, or in accordance with, the doctrine of panpsychism.panresistantResistant to all forms of antibiotic.panselectionistA proponent of panselectionism.pansexualist(psychology) Pertaining to or promoting the psychological theory of pansexualism.pansocialistRare spelling of pan-socialist.pansophist(historical) A proponent of a 17th-century movement around pansophy, or the systematic organization of all human knowledge.panspermatistAlternative form of panspermist.panspermistAn advocate of panspermism; one who believes that life on Earth originated in outer space.pansporoblastA reproductive structure found in certain parasitic protozoa.pansporocystAn assemblage of several sporocystspanspot(soil science) An area where hard clay or similar material lies close to the surface in a shallow depression, limiting the ability of the ground to absorb water.pant(figurative) Eager longing.pantaletAlternative spelling of pantalette.pantheistA person who believes in pantheism.pantheologistOne versed in pantheology.pantisocratAlternative form of pantisocratist.pantisocratistOne who favours or supports the theory of a pantisocracy.pantodont(zoology) Any of many extinct mammals of the suborder Pantodontapantolest(zoology) Any of several extinct mammals of the suborder †PantolestapantologistOne versed in pantology.pantomimistOne who engages in pantomime.pantophagistOne who eats all kinds of food.pantssuitAlternative form of pantsuit.pantsuit(US) A women's suit consisting of coordinated pants (trousers) and jacketpantyshot(slang) A photograph of one's panties; an upskirt.pantywaist(informal, especially of a male person) Weak, timid, effeminate, ineffectual.panvitalistOne who believes in the doctrine of panvitalism.panwit(rare, slang, derogatory) An idiot.panzerfaustAlternative letter-case form of Panzerfaust.panzoistof or relating to panzoismpapabotAlternative form of papabote.papalist(chiefly historical) Supporting papal authority; supporting papalism or hierocracy.papboatAlternative form of pap boat.papercraftThe making of artistic objects from paper.papercutAlternative form of paper cut.paperweightA small, decorative, somewhat weighty object placed on one or more pieces of paper to keep them from fluttering away.papescent(archaic) Containing, producing, or resembling pap.papist(religious slur, Christianity) A Roman Catholic, especially one whose loyalties are seen to be with the papacy in Rome.papooserootAlternative form of papoose root.pappiestsuperlative form of pappy: most pappypapulotranslucent(medicine) Characterised by translucent papules.papyrologistA student of or expert in papyrology, the study of papyrus and ancient writings on papyrus.papyropolist(rare, obsolete) Synonym of stationer: a seller of paper.papyrotint(obsolete) Synonym of papyrotype.parabaptist(Christianity, rare) A person carrying out unlawful baptisms, especially in the early Church.parabelt(military) A belt that can be used as an emergency tourniquetparabiologistA person who dabbles in parabiologyparabiontAn organism or community engaged in or united in a state of parabiosisparablast(biology) A portion of the mesoblast (of peripheral origin) of the developing embryo, whose cells are involved in the formation of the first blood and blood vessels.parabolistA teller of parables.parabotanistA botanist who collects plants for a herbariumparacanoeistA person who competes in paracanoeparachutistSomeone who jumps from an aircraft using a parachute, especially as a sport.paracompact(mathematics, of a topological space) In which every open cover admits an open locally finite refinement.paraconsistent(logic) Dealing with contradictions in a discriminating way, in order to avoid acceptance of one from entailing acceptance of all contradictions.paracontact(mathematics) Having the property that every open cover has an open refinement that is locally finite.paracordistA person who uses a paracord.paracyclist(sports) A cyclist with a disability.paracyst(dated, botany) The antheridium of an ascomyceteparadormant(biology) Relating to paradormancyparadoxistA participant in the art movement of paradoxism.paradoxologistOne who studies paradoxes.paraflightAn instance of paraflyingparagrammatist(archaic) A punster, someone who makes puns.paragraphistA writer of paragraphs.paragraphletA short paragraph.paraimmunoblastA medium-sized B cell, with a roundish nucleus with open chromatine pattern and a conspicuous, usually centrally located nucleolus; often found in the proliferative centers of chronic lymphocytic leukemiae.parajournalistOne who takes part in parajournalism.parakeetAny of various species of small parrot primarily of tropical regions.paralectAn idiolect that closely approximates the dominant or most prestigious language form, but differs slightly, reflecting the speaker's original dialect, especially as regards to accent.paralistA para para dancer.parallelistparallelisticparalogistOne who makes fallacious arguments or draws illogical conclusions.paralysantCausing paralysis.paralyzantAlternative form of paralysant.paramagnet(physics) Any paramagnetic materialparamalignant(pathology) Beside a malignancyparament(now historical) A type of elaborate robe especially as worn by someone in power or a religious official.paramilitantOf or pertaining to a paramilitary.paramilitaristA supporter of paramilitarism.paramount(often postpositive) Highest, supreme; also, chief, leading, pre-eminent.paramutantAn organism that has a paramutationparanormalistA person with an interest in the paranormal.paranutAlternative form of Pará nut.parapetA low protective wall.paraphrasistSynonym of paraphraser.paraphrast(rare) Someone who paraphrases.paraphysicistOne who studies paraphysics.paraplast(biology) A mixture of paraffin and a plastic resin that is used for tissue embeddingparapowerliftTo take part in parapowerlifting.paraproct(entomology) Any of various appendages surrounding the anus of some insectsparaproduct(mathematics) A non-commutative bilinear operator acting on functions that in some sense is like the product of the two functions it acts on.parapsychologistA person who studies parapsychology.paraquat(chemistry) A poisonous yellow herbicide derived from bipyridineparaquetDated form of parakeet.parascientistOne who carries out parascience.parasegmentAny of a series of compartments, in developing insects, that overlap the visible segmentsparashotplural of parashahparasitologistA person who works in, or is an expert in, parasitology.parasport(sports) disabled sportparasymbiont(biology) A parasymbiotic symbiontparataxonomistA less-qualified or junior taxonomistparatext(literary) In literary theory, meanings that are alluded to, above or beyond the printed text; interpretations of text.paratherapistA paraprofessional trained to assist a therapist.paratransit(US) An auxiliary transit service without fixed routes or schedules, usually serving the disabled on demand.paravant(obsolete, rare) Pre-eminently; first.paravaunt(obsolete) perhaps; peradventureparavetSynonym of paraveterinarian.parchmentMaterial, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.paremiologistOne who studies proverbs.parent(often in the plural) A person who raises a child (which they have made, adopted, fostered, taken as their own, etc.).parentcraftThe skills and knowledge used by parents in raising children.parfait(UK) A smooth pâté, usually made from liver and flavoured with liqueurs.parfit(obsolete) Perfect.pargetTo coat with gypsum; to plaster, for example walls, or the interior of flues.parient(rare) producing offspringparijat(India) night jasmine (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis).parkiestsuperlative form of parky: most parkyparkletAn area of around the size of a parking space, used for recreation or as scenery.parkouristA person who takes part in parkour.parlamentObsolete form of parliament.parliament(now chiefly historical) A formal council summoned (especially by a monarch) to discuss important issues.parochet(biblical) The curtain that covered the Ark of the Covenant.parochialistOne who exhibits parochialism.parodistA person who parodies.paroemiologistAlternative form of paremiologist.paroketAlternative form of parochet.paronomasiastOne who engages in paronomasia, or wordplay; a punster.paroquetArchaic spelling of parakeet.parquetA wooden floor made of wooden tiles or veneers arranged in a decorative geometrical pattern.parrakeetAlternative spelling of parakeet.parratObsolete spelling of parrot.parroketArchaic spelling of parakeet.parroquetArchaic spelling of parakeet.parrot(figurative) A parroter; a person who repeats the words or ideas of others.parrotletA miniature parrot of the New World of the genera Forpus, Nannopsittaca and Touit.partA portion; a component.partialistOne who is partial.participantOne who participates.participationist(education) A proponent of participationism.particularistOne who holds to particularism.particularment(obsolete) A particularity or detail.partinost(politics) Partyness, or political party spirit, in the context of the former USSR.partitionistA political partisan who favours geopolitical partitioning.partitionmentThe act of partitioning.partlet(now rare, archaic) A hen (originally in the form Dame Partlet).partocratA supporter of partocracy.parturientIn labour, about to give birth, or having recently given birth.parturifacient(medicine) A medicine tending to cause parturition, or to give relief in childbirth.partyboatAlternative form of party boat.partyistOne who is devoted to a party or faction.parvipotentOf limited power.parviscientOf limited knowledge; ignorant.pascuant(heraldry) Depicted grazing.pasportObsolete spelling of passport.pasquilantOne who lampoons.passamentAlternative form of passement.passant(heraldry, of a four-legged animal) Walking, usually to the right, and looking straight ahead with the right forepaw raised from the ground.passauntObsolete form of passant.passementLace, brocade, braid etc., sewed on a garment.passionfruitAlternative form of passion fruit.passivistOne who adopts a passive approach, or passivism.passmentAlternative form of passement.passout(India) A graduate.passport(by extension, informal) Any document that allows entry or passage.passthoughtA thought used to gain admittance or access to something.pastThe period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future.pastelistAlternative form of pastellist.pastellist(art) An artist who works in pastelspastepotA pot for holding paste, such as wheat paste.pastistA proponent of pastism.pastoralistHaving features common to pastoralism.patThe sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep.pataphysicistA person involved in pataphysics.patchcoat(dated) patched coatpatchiestsuperlative form of patchy: most patchypatchset(computing, programming) A set of software patches.patentAn official document granting an appointment, privilege, or right, or some property or title; letters patent.paternalistOf or pertaining to paternalism.pathetist(archaic) One who practises pathetism; a hypnotist.pathoanatomistOne who works in the field of pathoanatomy.pathobiologistOne who studies pathobiology.pathobiontAny potentially pathological (disease-causing) organism which, under normal circumstances, lives as a non-harming symbiontpathohistologistSynonym of histopathologist.pathologistAn expert in pathology; a specialist who examines samples of body tissues for diagnostic or forensic purpose.pathomorphologistA pathologist whose speciality is pathomorphologypathophysiologistOne who works in the field of pathophysiology.pathosymbiontA pathological symbiontpathovariant(pathology, biology) A pathological variant of an organismpatient(of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.patootAlternative form of patootie.patriarchalistA supporter of patriarchalism.patriarchistA supporter of masculinism or patriarchypatrilect(linguistics) The language or dialect spoken by the patriclan.patriotA person who loves and zealously supports and defends their country.patriotistAn advocate of patriotism.patristSomeone who highly regards the Church FatherspatrologistA student of patrologypatt(knitting) Abbreviation of pattern.patulentSynonym of patulous.pauciloquentUsing few words when speaking.paucivalent(chemistry) Having a low valencypavement(now chiefly in technical contexts) A paved surface; a hard covering on the ground.pawnticketA ticket issued by a pawnbroker to the customer, by which they can later redeem the pawned article.pawprintThe impression left by an animal's paw.pawrent(informal) The owner of a pet dog or cat.paydirtAlternative form of pay dirt.paylistA list of employees or other people due to be paid.payment(uncountable) The act of paying.paynightThe night when workers are paid.payotAlternative form of peot.payoutAn amount of money paid out.paypointA location where people can make payments for a service.paysagistAn artist who paints landscapes.paysheetA document indicating the amount of money to be paid to an employee.paytAbbreviation of payment.paytriot(derogatory, rare) A right-wing activist (especially a supporter of the QAnon movement) who uses the movement to make money for themselves rather than to advance its goals.pctAbbreviation of percent.peachiestsuperlative form of peachy: most peachypeacoatAlternative spelling of pea coat.peagrit(mineralogy) A coarse pisolitic limestone.peajacketAlternative form of pea jacket.peakiestsuperlative form of peaky: most peakypeakistA supporter of the peak oil theory, or one who advocates policies that depend on this theory.peakletA small peak, especially by topographic prominence.peaksetA set of peaks (on a graph etc.)peanutA legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea, native to South America.pearchtObsolete spelling of perched.pearlescentPearl-like, either in color or luster.pearliestsuperlative form of pearly: most pearlypearlwortAny of several flowering plants that have flowers the shape and size of small pearls:pearstObsolete form of pierced.peasantA country person.peasantistShowing support for peasants.peatSoil formed of dead but not fully decayed plants found in bog areas, often burned as fuel.peatiestsuperlative form of peaty: most peatypebibit(computing) Strictly, 2⁵⁰ (1024⁵, 1,125,899,906,842,624) bits or 2¹⁰ (1024) tebibits, as opposed to a petabit.peccantOf a person, etc.: that commits or has committed an offence or a sin; blameworthy, culpable, offending, sinful, sinning.pedagogistA pedagogical teacher.pedalboat(nautical) a pedalopedalcyclistAlternative form of pedal cyclist.pedantA person who makes an excessive or tedious show of their knowledge, especially regarding rules of vocabulary and grammar.pedantocratA proponent of pedantocracy.pederastA man who is engaged in an erotic relationship with an adolescent boy; a practitioner of pederasty.pediatristAlternative form of paediatrist.pedicuristA person who performs pedicures.pediment(geology) A very gently sloping (0.5°-7°) inclined bedrock surface.pedobait(Internet slang, transitive, intransitive) To lure pedophiles or child molesters on the Internet.pedobaptistAlternative form of paedobaptist.pedodontistA dentist who specializes in pedodontics, the care of children's teeth.pedologistA scientist who studies origins, composition and distribution of soils and the materials from which soils are formed.pedopsychiatristA psychiatrist whose specialism is pedopsychiatry.pedorthistA professional who has specialized training to modify footwear and employ supportive devices to address conditions which affect the feet and lower limbs.pedosedimentA sedimentary soil.pedotherapistA person who practises pedotherapy.pedotrophistAn expert in rearing children.peelout(kayaking) The act of leaving an eddy and entering the main current.peentUsed to imitative the cry of the American woodcock.peepotAlternative form of pee pot.peercast(computing) To transmit streaming media via a peer-to-peer network.peeriestsuperlative form of peery: most peerypeert(in dialects) Brisk.peet(Internet slang, furry fandom, chiefly in the plural) A paw, especially a more humanoid-looking one.peetweetThe spotted sandpiper.peevit(dialect, dated) Alternative form of peewit.peewitAny of several birds:pegsunercept(pharmacology) A drug for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.pegvisomantA growth hormone receptor antagonist used in the treatment of acromegaly.peinctObsolete form of paint.peisant(archaic, rare) Heavy, massive, forciblepejorationist(rare) Synonym of pejorist.pejoristOne who believes that the world is getting worse.pelicanist(chiefly ufology, derogatory) Someone who attempts to explain away UFO reports by means of any explanation, however illogical.pelletA small, compressed, hard chunk of matter.pelmetA decorative item that is placed above a window to hide the curtain mechanisms, visually similar to a cornice or valance.pelobiontA form of flagellated protist that lacks mitochondriapelt(also figuratively) The skin of an animal (especially a goat or sheep) with the hair or wool removed, often in preparation for tanning.peltast(historical) A type of light infantry unit in Ancient Greece who often served as skirmishers.pemirolastAn antiallergic drug.penchantTaste, liking, or inclination (for).pencraftPenmanship; skill in writing; the art of writing.pendant(architecture) A supporting post attached to the main rafter.pendauntObsolete form of pendant.pendelluftThe effect of air movements between the penultimate branches of the lungspendentDangling, drooping, hanging down or suspended.pendulantAlternative form of pendulent.pendulentpendulous; hangingpendulet(obsolete) A pendant.penetrantThat penetrates; piercing.peninvariant(mathematics) Synonym of cumulant.penitantObsolete spelling of penitent.penitentFeeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.penlightA small torch or flashlight that resembles a fountain pen.pennantA flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.pennipotent(rare, poetic) Strong of wing; strong on the wing.pennyweightA unit of mass equal to 24 grains, or ¹⁄₂₀ of a troy ounce.pennywortAny of several not closely related plants around the world, generally with round leaves of about the shape and size of a penny.penologistA student of, or expert in, penology.penpointThe point of a pen (writing implement).pentConfinement; concealment.pentachromatOne whose vision exhibits pentachromacy; one who can distinguish five primary colors.pentacovalent(chemistry) Having five covalent bondspentactA pentactinal structure, one with five rays.pentaglotIn five languages.pentagonistRelated to pentagonism.pentalophodont(of an animal's molar teeth) Having five ridgespentametristOne who writes in pentameter.pentarepeat(genetics, biochemistry) A pattern of five repeats (in a nucleic acid or protein (especially a prion))pentaresistant(medicine) resistant to five different drugs (typically to antibiotics)pentavalent(chemistry) Having an atomic valence of 5.pentecostalistAlternative letter-case form of Pentecostalist.penteract(mathematics) A five-dimensional hypercube.pentestAlternative spelling of pen test.pentetSynonym of quintet.penthritAlternative form of penthrite (“pentaerythritol tetranitrate”).pentiment(art) Synonym of pentimento.pentritAlternative form of penthrite (“pentaerythritol tetranitrate”).pentupletSynonym of quintet: A group of five, particularly musicians.penultThe next-to-last syllable of a word.peotSidelocks worn by Hasidic and Orthodox male Jews.pepernoota kind of dough-based confectionery eaten during Sinterklaas celebrations. Typically softer and larger than a kruidnootpeppermint(Australia) Any of various eucalypts of southeastern Australia whose leaves yield peppermint-like essential oils.peppernutThe edible fruit of a pepperwood tree (California laurel).pepperpotAlternative spelling of pepper pot.pepperwortAny of various species of plant in the genus Marsilea, especially Marsilea minuta.peppiestsuperlative form of peppy: most peppypept(UK, slang) Of low quality; worthless.peract(obsolete) To go through with, perform, or carry outperambulantThat perambulates; walking around.percarburet(chemistry, obsolete) A percarbide.perceant(now rare, archaic) Piercing, sharp.percent(American spelling) For every hundred (used with preceding numeral to form a noun phrase expressing a proportion).percept(philosophy, psychology, now rare) Something perceived; the object of perception.perceptionistA proponent of perceptionism.percipientHaving the ability to perceive, especially to perceive quickly.percurrent(botany) Running through the entire length; running through from top to bottom, as the midrib of a dicotyledonous leaf, the nerve of a moss-leas, or a grass-palet, etc.percussantPercussive; striking (also figuratively).percussionistA trained musician who plays percussion instruments, as opposed to a drummer who lacks formal training.percutient(archaic) Striking; having the power of striking or hitting.perdurant(ontology) A happening; an entity that only exists partially at any given point in time.perdurantistA subscriber to the philosophy of perdurantism.perempt(transitive, law) To destroy or defeat.perennialistA supporter of perennialism.perfectFitting its definition precisely.perfectestsuperlative form of perfect: most perfectperfectibilistA believer in perfectibility.perfectionistSomeone who is unwilling to settle for anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards.perfectionmentThe act of bringing to, or achieving, perfection.perficientOne who performs or perfects a work.perfightObsolete form of perfect.perfitObsolete form of perfect.performantOf or relating to performance.perfusantAlternative form of perfusate.perfusionistA trained clinician who operates the heart-lung machine during cardiac and other surgeries.periadolescentAround the time of adolescence.periaptA charm worn on a necklace; an amulet.periaqueduct(neuroanatomy) The area surrounding the cerebral aqueductperiblast(biology) The protoplasmic matter which surrounds the entoblast, or cell nucleus, and undergoes segmentation.periclotSurrounding a clotpericystA protective layer of fibrous tissue surrounding hydatid parasites in the hostperidotA transparent olive green form of olivine, used as a gem.perieventSurrounding (just before and just after) an eventperigraftSurrounding a graftperiimplantSurrounding an implantperiinfarct(pathology) That surrounds an infarctperimetristAn ophthalmologist whose speciality is perimetryperimovementBefore and after a movement of the bodyperinatologistAn obstetrician specializing in the care of the mother and fetus at higher than normal risk for complications.perindoprilat(pharmacology) An ACE inhibitor.periodicalistSomeone who publishes, or writes for, a periodical. A kind of journalist.periodontistA dentist whose speciality is periodonticsperiodontologistOne who works in the field of periodontology.periorbitAlternative form of periorbital.periostSynonym of periosteum.periostealmostClosest to the periosteumperiot(obsolete) A unit of weight, 9,600 of which make a grain.periparturientAround the time of childbirth.peripheralistA proponent of peripheralism.periplast(biology) periblast of algaeperiproct(zoology) The region surrounding the anus, particularly in echinoderms.peripubescentOf the first onset of puberty; in the early stages of puberty; that is or are becoming pubescent.perishmentThe act of perishing.perispiritA layer of an abstract, ethereal material that is said by spiritualists to serve as the bond between one's spirit and physical body.peritext(literary theory) Images and textual elements which surround, or are secondary to, the main body of a published work, such as an introduction, notes, front covers, etc.peritoneoscopistOne who performs a peritoneoscopy.peritransplantAround the time of a transplant: soon before, during, or soon after.periworkoutAt the time of or closely after or before the workout.perkiestsuperlative form of perky: most perkypermaculturalistOne who works in the field of permaculture.permaculturistOne who works in the field of permaculture.permafrostPermanently frozen ground, or a specific layer thereof.permanentWithout end, eternal.permeant(biochemistry) Able to pass through or into a given semipermeable membrane or polymer.permissivist(epistemology) A supporter of permissivism.permit(transitive) To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.permutantAnything that undergoes permutation.perntPronunciation spelling of point, representing New York City English.peroxidantAny material that causes peroxidationperoxidizementperoxidizationperpentAlternative form of perpend.perpetAlternative form of perpetuana (“kind of fabric”).perplexmentThe state of being perplexed; perplexity.perplextObsolete spelling of perplexed.perroquetObsolete spelling of parakeet.perrotObsolete form of periot.persalt(inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry) The form of a salt of a particular base/acid combination in which the base has the highest valency; i.e. the salt formally derived from a peroxide.persantObsolete form of perceant.perseverantEnduring; persistent, resistant.perseverauntObsolete form of perseverant.perseverentAlternative spelling of perseverant.persicot(archaic) A cocktail made of the kernels of apricots, nectarines, etc., with refined spirit.persiflant(formal) Engaging in persiflage; bantering.persist(intransitive) To go on stubbornly or resolutely.persistantMisspelling of persistent.persistentObstinately refusing to give up or let go.personalist(philosophy) An advocate of personalismpersonhunt(rare) A manhunt.personist(philosophy) A believer in personism.personologistOne who studies personology.perspectivistA proponent of perspectivism.perspirantAny substance that induces perspiration.perstat(medicine) (The condition under discussion) persists.persulphuret(chemistry, obsolete) persulfidepert(of a person) Attractive.pertainment(rare) The condition of pertaining to something; pertinence; relevance.pertectPronunciation spelling of protect.pertestsuperlative form of pert: most pertpertinantMisspelling of pertinent.pertinent(law) A right that attaches to land, in Scots law.pertingent(linguistics) Touching; having direct contact with.pertransient(rare) Passing through; transient.perturbantAnything that causes perturbationperturbmentperturbationpervertA person whose sexual habits are not considered acceptable.pesantObsolete form of peasant.pesauntObsolete form of peasant.peshat(Judaism) A method of interpretation of a text using the face-value, literal meaning.peskiestsuperlative form of pesky: most peskypessimistSomeone who habitually expects the worst outcome; one who looks on the dark side of things.pessoptimistA person who possesses elements of both pessimism and optimism.pest(now rare) A pestilence, i.e. a deadly epidemic, a deadly plague.pestermentThe act of pesteringpestiduct(obsolete) That which conveys contagion or infection.pestilentHighly injurious or destructive to life: deadly.pestologistOne who studies pestology.petAn animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.petabit(computing) One quadrillion (10¹⁵, or 1,000,000,000,000,000) bits or 1,000 terabits.petaurist(zoology) Any flying marsupial of the order Phalangeriformes, such as those in genera Petaurista, Phalanger, Acrobates.petawatt(metrology) An SI unit of power equal to 10¹⁵ watts. Symbol: PW. An amount of power much larger than all the power generated by all power stations on Earth. (Consuming 1 petawatt during a duration of 1 hour would consume 1 petawatt-hour of energy.)petillantAlternative form of pétillant.petit(now uncommon, of size) Petite: small, little.petitionistA petitioner; one who submits a petition.petrescent(archaic) Petrifying; converting into stone.petrifactAn object made of stone, especially one formed from petrifaction.petrochemistOne who studies or works in petrochemistry.petrogeologistA person involved in petrogeology.petrolistA proponent of petrolism.petrologistA geologist who specializes in petrology.petromyzont(zoology) Any of the family Petromyzontidae of northern lampreys.petrophysicistOne who studies petrophysics.petroproductA petroleum product; either crude oil or a derivative.petsitTo babysit for (take care of) a pet.petticoat(transitive) To dress in a petticoat.pettiestsuperlative form of petty: most pettypettiskirtA kind of skirt modelled on old-fashioned petticoats.petulantChildishly irritable.pewetArchaic form of peewit.pewit(UK) Alternative form of peewit.pewterwortEquisetum arvense, the field horsetail or common horsetail.pexacerfontA CRF-1 antagonist.peyotistOne who consumes peyote for its psychedelic effects.pezantObsolete form of peasant.pfftUsed to signify a sudden ending or disappearance.pftAlternative form of pfft.phacocyst(rare, anatomy) The capsule of the lens of the eyephaeopigment(biochemistry) A non-photosynthetic pigment which is the degradation product of algal chlorophyll pigments. It is commonly formed during and after marine phytoplankton blooms.phaeoplastAlternative form of pheoplast.phagget(humorous, nonstandard, vulgar, offensive) Faggot.phagodeterrentRelating to phagodeterrencephagostimulant(entomology) Any substance that stimulates feeding in insects and other arthropods.phalangistAlternative letter-case form of Phalangist.phalansteristA Fourierite; a proponent of the phalanstery system.phallicistOne who regards the penis or phallus as a sacred symbol.phallistSomeone who practises phallism.phallocratOne who advocates or imposes phallocracy.phallocryptA chiefly ceremonial item of clothing that covers the penis; sometimes only such items that also cover the scrotum (as distinct from a penis sheath); usually form-fitting or otherwise shaped to resemble the penis.phallogocentristExhibiting phallogocentrism.phallologistAn expert in phallologyphantasiast(theology) A docetist.phantasistArchaic spelling of fantasist.phantasmagoristA person who makes phantasmagoriasphantastAlternative form of fantast.phantomist(Christianity, archaic, derogatory) One who believes that Christ's corporeal body was an illusion.pharisaistOne who exhibits pharisaism.pharmaceutist(dated) One skilled in pharmacy; a pharmacist.pharmacist(pharmacy, academic) One who studies pharmacy.pharmacochemistA chemist who works in the field of pharmacochemistry.pharmacoeconomistOne who studies pharmacoeconomics.pharmacoepidemiologistOne who studies pharmacoepidemiology.pharmacogeneticistOne who works in pharmacogenetics.pharmacognocistMisspelling of pharmacognosist.pharmacognosistA person who studies, practices or is knowledgeable about pharmacognosy.pharmacokineticistA specialist in pharmacokineticspharmacologist(pharmacology) A student of pharmacology; one versed in the science of pharmacology.pharmacomanagement(medicine) The management of the prescription and use of pharmaceutical drugspharmaconomistAn expert in pharmaceuticalspharmaconutrientBoth a pharmaceutical and a nutrientpharmacopeistOne who maintains, researches or studies pharmacopeia.pharmacopoeistAn expert in the pharmacopoeia; a pharmacologist.pharmacopolist(archaic or historical) Synonym of pharmacist: a person who sells medicine, an apothecary.pharmacopsychiatristA practitioner of pharmacopsychiatry.pharmacoresistantresistant to pharmaceutical drugspharmacotherapistOne who works in the field of pharmacotherapy.pharmacovariantThe variant form of a drugpharmacovigilant(medicine, pharmacology) Exhibiting pharmacovigilance.pharyngologistA student of pharyngology; one versed in the science of pharyngology.phaseoutThe action of phasing out; an incremental removal or reduction.phaseshift(physics) A difference in phase values.phat(originally African-American Vernacular) Excellent; cool; very good.phattestsuperlative form of phat: most phatpheasant(countable) A bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food.phenacodontAlternative form of phenacodontid.pheneticistOne who uses phenetics.phenibut(recreational drugs) β-phenyl-GABA, a gabapentinoid drug similar to baclofen and gabapentin, often legally sold online and taken orally for its euphoric effects.phenoconvertSynonym of phenocopy.phenocryst(mineralogy) Any relatively large crystal embedded in a more fine-grained or glassy igneous rockphenodeviant(genetics) An individual whose phenotype is significantly different from that of others in the populationphenodominant(genetics) Relating to a dominant phenotypephenologistOne who studies phenology.phenomenalistOne who subscribes to the philosophy of phenomenalism.phenomenistSynonym of phenomenalist.phenomenologist(philosophy) A philosopher who practices, advocates, or specializes in the scholarly study of phenomenology.phenoplast(chemistry) phenolic resin.pheopigmentAlternative form of phaeopigment.pheoplastA plastid, containing brown pigment, found in diatoms, dinoflagellates and brown algaephfftAlternative spelling of pfft.phhtAlternative spelling of pht.philalethist(obsolete) A lover of truth.philamotAlternative form of philomot.philandristOne who loves men.philanthrocapitalistA person who applies the principles of philanthrocapitalism.philanthropinistAn advocate of, or believer in, philanthropinism.philanthropistA person who loves humankind in general.philatelistA person who collects and studies postage stamps.philerast(chiefly in historical usage pertaining to Ancient Greece) A boy who feels philia or more specifically anterōs, for his paederastic lover.phillumenistA person who collects match-related items, like matchbox labels, matchboxes, matchbooks, or matchbook covers.philobiblistA person who is fond of books.philocratA person who believes in the power of love, in governance by love.philocubistA devotee of games played with dicephilodramatistOne who loves dramatic performances.philofelistA person who is fond of cats.philogynistsomeone who is fond of women collectively.philologistA person who engages in philology (historical linguistics), especially as a profession; a collector of words and their etymologies.philomotObsolete spelling of filemot.philoneistOne who loves or likes what is new or innovative.philosophistA practitioner or adherent of philosophism.philosophunculist(rare) A minor or insignificant philosopher; someone who claims philosophical expertise that they do not possess.philotechnistA person who is fond of the arts.philozoista lover of all forms of life (as opposed to only humans or those life forms useful to humans)phit(computing) Abbreviation of physical unit of information transfer.phlebologistOne who works in the field of phlebology; a vein specialist.phlebotomistA practitioner of phlebotomy.phlogistonist(chemistry) An early chemist who studied the presumed material phlogiston.phobist(dated) A person who has a phobia.phoebodontAny extinct cartilaginous fish of the family PhoebodontidaephonemicistA person who studies phonemics.phonepost(Internet slang) An online post made on a mobile phone, especially one which contains typographical or formatting errors.phoneticistAn expert in phonetics.phonetistOne versed in phonetics; a phonologist.phoniatristOne who studies phoniatrics.phonoaudiologistOne who studies phonoaudiology.phonographistA phonographer.phonologist(linguistics) A person who specializes in phonology, the functional use of sounds in language.phonotypist(historical, phonetics) An expert in phonotypy.phoront(biology) Any organism that attaches itself to another in order to travel.phosmetA phthalimide-derived nonsystemic organophosphate insecticide used on plants and animals.phosphodeficientHaving fewer than normal phosphorylation sitesphosphodependent(biochemistry) dependent on the presence of phosphatephosphoenrichmentenrichment of phosphopeptides or phosphoproteins, typically as part of phosphoproteomicsphosphomutant(biochemistry, genetics) A mutant protein that is a phosphoprotein, wherein the mutation changes one or more amino acids modifiable by phosphorylation into non-phosphorylatable residues.phosphorent(rare) phosphorescentphosphorescentA phosphorescent substance.phosphoresistant(biochemistry) resistant to phosphorylationphosphoretA compound of phosphorus that does not include oxygen.phosphoshiftA shift in the position of a protein in Western blot analysis (or similar) upon phosphorylationphosphosilent(biochemistry) Describing a mutation that disrupts phosphorylationphosphotarget(biochemistry) a target for phosphorylationphosphuret(obsolete, chemistry) phosphidephotA photometric unit of illuminance, or luminous flux through an area (symbol ph).photoabatement(biochemistry) photochemical abatementphotoadductA photochemical adductphotoalignment(physics) The light-induced alignment of certain liquid crystalsphotoartistAlternative spelling of photo artist.photobiologistA biologist whose speciality is photobiologyphotobiont(lichenology) A photosynthetic symbiont, especially those in symbiosis with fungi in lichen.photocatalyst(chemistry) A substance that absorbs light and, in doing so, catalyzes a reaction.photochemistA chemist who works in photochemistryphotoconceptualistOne who produces photoconceptual artworks.photoconsistentIn computer vision, the property of a voxel that appears to be occupied by part of an object, since its colour appears similar to all cameras that can see it.photocount(physics) A count of the distributions of photons obtained by counting photoelectric electronsphotocurrentAny electric current that flows as a result of photoconductivity or the photovoltaic effectphotodependentdependent on the presence of lightphotodetachment(chemistry, physics) The absorption of a photon and subsequent elimination of an electron from an anion to form a neutral species.photodisruptTo cause photodisruptionphotodocumentTo document with photographsphotodraftA piece of sheet metal containing a photographic image of an engineering designphotoeffectSynonym of photoelectric effect.photoelectret(physics) An electret produced when a source of illumination is removed from a photoconductor in an electric fieldphotoelectrocatalystA photoelectric catalystphotoelectrochemistOne who carries out photoelectrochemistry.photoelementThe part of a photoelectric device that converts light energy into electricityphotoemit(transitive) To emit by photoemission.photoendosymbiont(biology) A photosynthetic endosymbiontphotoenhancementenhancement of photographic images, typically by digital meansphotoentrainment(biology) The entrainment of an organism's circadian rhythm to the pattern of light and dark in its environmentphotoenvironment(ecology) An environment that has a particular level of lightphotofit(British) An image of a person constructed out of bits of photographs of other people; an identikit.photofragment(physics) A fragment produced by photodissociationphotogeologistOne who carries out photogeology.photogrammetristOne who carries out photogrammetry.photographist(dated) One who produces photographs.photoinhibitTo photochemically inhibitphotoinject(transitive) To introduce (a nucleic acid) into a cell by means of light.photojournalistA journalist who uses photojournalism.photolithoprintA print made by photolithography.photologistAn expert in photologyphotoluminescentExhibiting photoluminescencephotomagnet(physics) Any material whose magnetic properties are changed by interaction with lightphotometristA specialist in photometry.photomovementSynonym of phototaxis.photomuralistAn artist who creates photomurals.photooxidant(chemistry) The product of a photooxidation reactionphotophysicistA physicist whose speciality is photophysicsphotopigmentAny pigment that is unstable in the presence of light; used especially of the chromophore pigments in the rod cells and cone cells of the eyephotoplaywright(dated) A screenwriter for movies.photoportraitphoto portrait; an artfully taken photographphotoprintAny print made by a photomechanical process.photoproduct(chemistry) Any product of a photochemical reaction.photoprotect(transitive) To have a photoprotective effect upon.photoprotectantA substance with photoprotective properties.photoquadratA quadrat that is photographed for later analysis of species contentphotoreagent(chemistry) Any photochemical reagentphotorealistAn artist who works in photorealism.photorearrangement(chemistry, physics) Any photoisomerization reaction that leads to changes in the arrangement of atoms in a moleculephotoreportA news report illustrated with photographs.photoresistA light-sensitive film used in photolithography and photoengraving.photoresistantExhibiting photoresistance.photosetto photocomposephotoshoot(photography) A session in which a photographer takes a number of photographs of a person or group of people.photostat(ambitransitive) To make such a photocopy.photosymbiont(biology) An organism in a photosymbiotic relationshipphototestA photosensitivity test.phototolerant(biology) tolerant to lightphototransectA transect that is part of a photosurveyphototreatTo treat waste water with ultraviolet lightphototreatmentThe treatment of waste water with ultraviolet light.phototypeset(transitive) To typeset by a phototypesetting process.phragmoplast(biology) A structure that forms in plant cells during late cytokinesis and serves as a scaffold for cell plate assembly and subsequent formation of a new cell wall separating the two daughter cells.phraseletA short musical phrase.phraseologistA writer or speaker who coins clever phrases; One who is eloquent.phrenologistAn adherent or practitioner of phrenology.phtUsed to signify mild annoyance or disagreement.phthirapteristAn entomologist who studies the Phthiraptera, or lice.phthirapterologistAn entomologist who studies the Phthiraptera, or lice.phutThe sound made by a sudden release of steam or gas; the sound of a fast but small puff of wind.phychostimulantMisspelling of psychostimulant.phycobiont(lichenology) An algae that is a constituent of a lichen; an algal photobiont.phycologistOne who studies algae as a profession.phycoplast(biology) An array of microtubules involved in the formation of cell walls.phyleticistA taxonomist who uses both cladistics and phenetic data to construct a phylogeny.phyllocyst(zoology) The cavity of a hydrophyllium.phyllodontAny moth of the genus PhyllodontaphylogeneticistA geneticist whose speciality is phylogeneticsphylogenistOne who studies phylogeny.physiatrist(medicine) A physician specializing in physical rehabilitation.physicalistAn adherent of physicalism; A cosmological proceduralist.physicistA person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics, especially at a professional level.physicochemistOne who studies physicochemistry.physiochemistOne who studies physiochemistry.physiocrat(economics, now historical) Any of a group of economists in 18th-century France who believed that the government should not seek to influence the operation of natural economic laws.physiocratistSynonym of physiocrat.physiognomistOne who studies, or is an expert in, physiognomy; one who studies the outer appearance of the person (primarily the face) to acquire knowledge of the inner personality.physiographistA physiographer.physiologistA person who studies or specializes in physiology.physiomedicalistA proponent of physicomedicalism.physiopathologistA pathologist whose speciality is physiopathologyphysiotherapist(British, Commonwealth, Ireland) A therapist who treats physical injury or dysfunction, usually with exercise.physitheistA person of physitheistic beliefs.physoclist(marine biology) A fish whose swim bladder is not open to its esophagus. .physonectAny siphonophore of the suborder PhysonectaephytoagentAny (typically medical) agent of plant originphytobacteriologistA bacteriologist whose speciality is the phytobacteriaphytobiologistA person involved in phytobiology.phytochemistA person involved in phytochemistry.phytoclastA microscopic plant fragment present in the fossil record.phytocomponentAny component derived from a plantphytoconstituentAny constituent of plant origin.phytoecologistOne who studies phytoecology.phytoextractAn extract from a plant.phytolithologistOne who studies phytolithology.phytologistSomeone skilled in phytology; a writer on plants; a botanist.phytomorphologistOne who studies phytomorphology.phytonutrientAny substance of plant origin that provides nutrition; a nutritious phytochemicalphytopathologistA scientist who specializes in phytopathology; a plant pathologistphytopharmacologistA pharmacologist whose speciality is phytopharmacologyphytopigmentAny pigment that occurs naturally in a plantphytoproductAny product of plant originphytosociologistOne who studies phytosociology.phytostimulantAny material used in phytostimulationphytosymbiontA symbiont that is a plantphytotherapistOne who practices phytotherapy.phytotomist(dated) Someone versed in phytotomy; a plant anatomistphytotoxicantAny substance that is toxic to plantsphytotreatmentSynonym of phytoremediation.pianist(music) A person who plays the piano, particularly with skill or as part of an orchestra.pianofortist(music) A person who plays the pianoforte.pianoist(rare) Synonym of pianist.pianolistA person who plays the pianola, particularly with skill. [from 1900s]piccoloistOne who plays the piccolo.picketA stake driven into the ground.picketboatAlternative form of picket boat.pickfestA period of intense or frequent picking (in various senses).pickiestsuperlative form of picky: most pickypicklistA list of items to be gathered from a warehouse.pickpocketOne who steals from the pocket of a passerby, usually by sleight of hand.piclamilastAn anti-inflammatory drug.picodropletA droplet whose size is of the order of a picometrepicoelectronvolt(physics) A unit of energy equal to one trillionth of an electronvolt, symbol peVpiconet(computing) a small computer network using Bluetooth protocolspicornavirologistA scientist who studies picornaviruses.picosatA picosatellite.picotAn embroidery trim made of a series of small loops.picovoltOne million millionth (10⁻¹²) of a volt, abbreviated as pV.picowattOne million millionth (10⁻¹²) of a watt, abbreviated as pW.picquet(military) Archaic form of picket.pictorialistAn artist working in the style of pictorialism.piculetA small woodpecker of the genus Picumnus and other genera in subfamily Picumninae.picumastAn antiasthmatic drug.pidginistA linguist who specializes in studying pidgins.piechartAlternative spelling of pie chart.piecrustAlternative form of pie crust.piedfortAn unusually thick coin, often exactly twice the normal weight and thickness of other coins.piedmontAny region of foothills of a mountain range.piefortAlternative form of piedfort (“unusually thick coin”).pieplant(dated) A rhubarb of species Rheum rhaponticum, garden rhubarb.piercement(geology) A structure that has pierced into another.pierrotAny of various lycaenid butterflies of the genera Tarucus and Castalia, notable for white contrasting with brown or black on the underwings.piet(now Ireland, UK regional) The magpie.pietistA supporter of pietism.piezocoefficient(physics) A piezoelectric coefficient that quantifies the relationship between change in volume and strength of electric fieldpiezoglypt(astronomy, geology) A regmaglypt.piezoluminescentExhibiting or relating to piezoluminescence.piezoresistantresistant to applied pressurepiezotolerantThat can tolerate great pressure (as in the deep sea)piflufolastatA radiopharmaceutical diagnostic agent.pigboat(slang, archaic) submarinepigeonfootA dovesfoot geranium (Geranium molle).pigfest(informal) An instance of gorging or binge eating.pigfootA marine fish (Scorpaena porcus), native to Europe.piggiestsuperlative form of piggy: most piggypigmeatThe meat or flesh of a pig, used especially for food; pork.pigment(biology) Any color in plant or animal cells.pignutThe edible tuber of Conopodium majus, native to western Europe.pigopolistA member of a pigopoly.pigout(colloquial) A meal at which an excessive quantity of food is eaten.pigrootAn area of soil where pigs have turned up the ground with their snouts looking for worms, insects, and plant roots to eat.pigshit(vulgar) The excrement of a pig.pikelet(Australia, New Zealand) A thick type of sweet pancake.pikeshaftThe shaft of a pikepilement(obsolete) An accumulation; a heap.pilewortAny of various not closely related plants traditionally supposed to be effective in treating piles (hemorrhoids), especiallypilinutAlternative form of pili nut.pillaretA little pillar.pillarist(historical, Christianity) A stylite.pillarletA small pillar.pillionist(rare, dated) A passenger who rides on the pillion of a motorcycle.pillwortAny plant of the genus Pilularia of small aquatic ferns. The sporangia are borne in spherical sporocarps ("pills") which form in the axils of leaves.piloerect(intransitive) To produce piloerection.pilotA person who steers a ship, a helmsman.pilpulistOne who engages in pilpul, sophist, Talmudic hermeneut.piment(obsolete) Wine flavoured with spices or honey.pimilprost(pharmacology) A prostaglandin analogue.pinakbetA stew of the Philippines, consisting of mixed vegetables steamed in fish or shrimp sauce.pinchgutAlternative form of pinch-gut.pinchoutAlternative form of pinch out.pinchpointAlternative form of pinch point.pinchtObsolete spelling of pinched; simple past and past participle of pinch.pindotA microscopically small dot, comparable to a pinprick.pinenutAlternative form of pine nut.pinguescent(archaic) growing obese, fatteningpiniestsuperlative form of piny: most pinypinkestsuperlative form of pink: most pinkpinkfootSynonym of pink-footed goose.pinkiestsuperlative form of pinky: most pinkypinkrootA perennial North American herb (Spigelia marilandica), sometimes cultivated for its showy red blossoms.pinnatisect(botany, of leaves) Having lobes with incisions that extend almost, or up to midrib.pinnet(archaic) A pinnacle.pinnuletA small pinnule.pinotAny of several grape varieties grown in Europe and North America.pinout(electronics) The manner in which an electrical connector or device is wired; the list of signals that correspond to each pin or output.pinpointThe point of a pin.pinspotA spotlight producing a very narrow beam of light.pintA unit of volume, equivalent to:pinxitAn inscription indicating the identity of the one who created a painting.piolet(climbing) An ice axe/ice ax.piotAlternative form of piet.pipet(US) Alternative spelling of pipette.pipewortAny of several aquatic plants of the genus Eriocaulon.pipfruit(New Zealand) Synonym of pome.piphat(music) An ensemble of wind and percussion instruments in central Thai classical music.piphilologist(mathematics) Someone who creates or uses mnemonics to memorize sections of the number pi (π).pipitAny of various small passerine birds, mainly from the genus Anthus, that are often drab, ground feeding insectivores of open country.piquantStimulating to the senses; engaging; charming.piqueristOne with a sexual interest in penetrating another person's skin using sharp objects (e.g. knives, nails, pins, razors).piquet(card games) A game of cards for two people, with thirty-two cards, all the deuces, threes, fours, fives, and sixes being set aside.piriprost(pharmacology) A particular lipooxygenase inhibitor.pirist(Sufish) A practitioner of pirism.pirootTo whirl around, to wander aimlessly.pirot(philosophy) A notional living being used in discussing certain aspects of the philosophy of language.pirouettistA pirouette performerpisasphaltAlternative form of pissasphalt.piscatorialistA person with an interest in fish or fishing.pisciculturistOne who breeds fish.pissant(sometimes vulgar) Insignificant or unimportant.pissasphalt(mineralogy) A soft, black, tarry bitumen, intermediate between petroleum and asphalt.pissbiscuit(slang, vulgar, humorous) Term of abuse.pissburnt(obsolete) stained with urinepisspot(derogatory) A very unpleasant person, particularly a mean, nasty, or contemptible one.pistObsolete spelling of pissed (simple past and past participle of piss).pistolcraftSkill in using a pistol.pistoletA small pistol.pitA hole in the ground.pitapatAlternative form of pit-a-pat.pitchfestAn event where writers can pitch ideas for television series.pitchiestsuperlative form of pitchy: most pitchypitchout(baseball) A pitch that is intentionally thrown high and outside of the strike zone in order to prevent a stolen basepitolisant(organic chemistry) A histamine receptor antagonist 1-[3-[3-(4-chlorophenyl)propoxy]propyl]piperidinepitotA pitot head or pitot tube.pitpatAlternative form of pitapat.pivotA thing on which something turns; specifically a metal pointed pin or short shaft in machinery, such as the end of an axle or spindle.piyutAlternative form of piyyut.piyyutA Jewish liturgical poem.pktAbbreviation of packet.placcatAlternative form of placket (“type of armour plate”).placematAlternative form of place mat.placementThe act of placing or putting in place; the act of locating or positioning; the state of being placed.placepot(UK) A bet in which the bettor must correctly pick a placed horse from each of the first six races from any British race meeting.placeshiftTo broadcast (media) from one device to another, by means of placeshifting.placetA vote of assent, as of the governing body of a university, an ecclesiastical council, etc.placit(obsolete) A decree or dictum.plackartAlternative form of placard (“extra plate on the lower part of a breastplate (armor)”).placketA slit or other opening in an item of clothing, to allow access to pockets or fasteningsplacodontAn extinct marine reptile of the order Placodontia.plagiaristOne who plagiarizes; or lifts the words, writings, or ideas of another, and passes them off as his or her own, thus engaging in plagiarism; a literary thief.plagiolophodontDescribing teeth characteristic of herbivores of the genus Plagiolophusplainant(law, obsolete) someone who makes complaint; the plaintiff.plainchantSynonym of plainsong.plainestsuperlative form of plain: most plainplaintext(cryptography, computing) Alternative spelling of plain text.plaitA flat fold; a doubling, as of cloth; a pleat.plakatSynonym of Siamese fighting fish.planchetA flat disk of metal used as a blank for stamping a coin.planespot(intransitive, rare) To take part in planespotting.planetconstrued with the or this: The Earth.planetologistA planetary scientist.plangentHaving a loud, mournful sound.plangonologist(very rare) A person who collects dolls.planistA supporter of planism.planktologistOne who studies planktology.planktonologistAlternative form of planktologist.planktontSynonym of plankton.planoblast(zoology) Any free-swimming gonophore of a hydroid; a hydroid medusa.plant(ecology) Now specifically, a multicellular eukaryote that includes chloroplasts in its cells, which have a cell wall.plantletA young or small plant used as a propagule.plantocratA ruler of a plantocracy.plantsitAlternative form of plant-sit.plappartAlternative form of blaffert.plappertAlternative form of blaffert.plaquet(archaic) Synonym of placard, a metal plate reinforcing the lower part of an armor breastplate or backplate.plashet(archaic) A small pond or pool, a puddle.plasmablast(biology) A stem cell that develops into a plasma cellplasmiductant(biology) A cell formed by plasmiductionplasmoditrophoblast(cytology) The outer, syncytial layer of the trophoblast.platA plot of land; a lot.platelet(hematology, cytology) A small colorless disk-shaped particle found in the blood of mammals, which plays an important role in the formation of blood clots.platformistA supporter of platformism.platt(Cornwall, obsolete) A marketplace.plauditA mark or expression of applause; praise bestowed.playactAlternative form of play-act.playblast(computer graphics, animation, transitive) To generate a playblast render of.playboatA canoe or kayak designed for playboating.playfight(intransitive) To engage in play fights.playletA short play (dramatic work).playlist(radio) A list of recorded songs scheduled to be played on a radio station.playlot(US) A plot of ground allocated for children's recreation; a playground.playmatA mat (flat piece of material) designed for a young child to play upon.playntObsolete spelling of plaint.playout(broadcasting) The transmission of radio or television channels from the broadcaster into the networks that deliver them to the audience.playright(law, dated) The exclusive right to perform a dramatic workplayscriptThe script for a theatrical play.playsetA themed collection of similar toys designed to work together to enact some action or event.playsheet(sports) A sheet of paper outlining a team's game plan.playspotPart of a river where playboating is performed.playstreetA scheme by which a road is temporarily closed to allow local children to play there, e.g. in neighbourhoods where playground facilities are not available.playsuitA one-piece stretch garment worn by very young children.playtestTo test a newly developed game by playing it or having it played.playtextThe text of a play (dramatic work).playwrightA writer and creator of theatrical plays.pleasantGiving pleasure; pleasing in manner.pleasantestsuperlative form of pleasant: most pleasantpleasauntObsolete form of pleasant.pleasurecraftAlternative spelling of pleasure craft.pleasuristSomeone devoted to worldly pleasure.pleatA similar fold in a filter, lampshade, or various other products.plebicolist(rare) Someone who flatters, or curries favor with the general public; a demagogue.pledget(medicine) A small flat absorbent pad of cotton or wool, used to medicate, drain, or protect a wound or sore.pleinairist(art) An artist who paints outdoors, in the open.plenipotentHaving full power.plenishmentThe process of plenishing; a stocking or filling up.plenistA believer in plenism; someone who believes that all space is full of matter.pleonast(rare) One who is addicted to pleonasm, or redundancy in speech or writing.plesauntObsolete form of pleasant.plesiobiontA social insect or species that lives in a plesiobiotic manner.pleurantA weeping figure used as an ornament on a tomb.pleuripotentMisspelling of pluripotent.pleurodont(zoology) Having the teeth fused (ankylosed) by their sides to the inner surface of the jawbonespleurostictAny lichen of the genus Pleurostictapleyt(nautical, archaic) A riverboat.pliantCapable of plying or bending; readily yielding to force or pressure without breaking.plightA dire or unfortunate situation.plinthaquult(geology) A plinthic aquultplitt(historical) An instrument of punishment resembling the knout, formerly used in Russia.ploatTo pluck or strip off.ploonet(astronomy, sciences, neologism) A theoretical planetary body that formed as a moon orbiting a planet, but which has become tidally detached, so that it enters orbit about its star, separated from its parent planet.ploot(Scotland) Obsolete spelling of plout .plot(narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means.ploughpointAlternative form of plowpoint.ploughwright(chiefly British) Alternative spelling of plowwright.ploutocratArchaic form of plutocrat.plovercrestA hummingbird of the genus Stephanoxis, native to Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.plowpointA detachable plowshare (cutting blade) at the extreme front end of the plow body.plowrightAlternative spelling of plowwright (the most recent occurrence found as an occupation in a census in 1851)plowwrightA person who builds and repairs plows.ployment(military) The act or movement of forming a column from a line of troops on some designated subdivisionpluckiestsuperlative form of plucky: most pluckyplugfest(computing, informal) An event during which hardware devices are tested for interoperability with emerging standards by physically connecting them together.plugpoint(India) An electrical socket.plumbisolventAlternative form of plumbosolvent.plumbosolventExhibiting plumbosolvency.plumcotA hybrid fruit of a plum and a apricot.plumistOne who dresses or arranges a bird's feathers.plummetA violent or dramatic fall.plumpestsuperlative form of plump: most plumpplunketSynonym of blunket.pluotA hybrid fruit resulting from the crossbreeding of a Japanese plum and an apricot, exhibiting predominantly plumlike characteristics rather thatn those of the apricot.pluperfectMore than perfect, utterly perfect, ideal.pluralistA person who holds multiple offices, especially a clergyman who holds more than one ecclesiastical benefice.pluripotentHaving much or unlimited potential to develop in a certain way, especially in a desirable fashion.pluriresistant(medicine) Multiresistant.plurivalentSynonym of multivalent.plushiestsuperlative form of plush: most plushplusperfectArchaic form of pluperfect.plusquamperfect(grammar, rare) pluperfectpluterperfect(rare) Alternative form of pluperfect.plutocratSomeone who rules by virtue of his or her wealth.plutologistOne who studies plutology, the science of wealth.plutonistOne who supports the geological theory of plutonism.plutonomistAn economist who studies plutonomy.pluviculturistA rainmaker; one who tries to induce rainfall.plyghtObsolete form of plight.pneumatocyst(marine biology) A sac or other structure containing air and used for flotation by a marine organism, chiefly used in reference to those of kelps and siphonophores.pneumatologistOne versed in pneumatology.pneumologistSynonym of pulmonologist.pneumonologistAlternative form of pneumologist.pneumotoxicantAny pneumotoxic materialpoast(humorous, Internet) A post on an internet site, especially associated with being terminally online or causing mischief.pocket(clothing) A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.pocketlightAlternative form of pocket light.pockiestsuperlative form of pocky: most pockypococurantistA nonchalant, indifferent person.poculent(obsolete) Fit for drink.podcast(loosely, by extension) An individual episode of such a program.podcat(slang) A person who is very fond of podcasts, or who listens to podcasts on a regular basis.podgiestsuperlative form of podgy: most podgypodiatrist(medicine) A health care practitioner who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of foot ailments.podlet(rare) A small pod.podocystA cyst beneath the pedal discs of scyphozoan polypspodologistA podiatrist or chiropodistpodonutA collection of very many podosomes in migrating microgliapoetA person who writes poems.poetologistOne who studies poetology.pogost(historical) A medieval administrative and territorial district in Russia, varying in size from tens to hundreds of villages.pogromistOne who supports, or carries out, a pogrom.poifect(humorous) Pronunciation spelling of perfect.poignantNeat; eloquent; applicable; relevant.poikiloblastA porphyroblast mineral containing small inclusions of the previous rock.pointA small dot or mark.pointcast(Internet) To transmit targeted information to a single personpointcut(computing, programming) In aspect-oriented programming, a set of join points specifying when advice should run during execution.pointiestsuperlative form of pointy: most pointypointillistof, pertaining to, or in the style of pointillismpointlet(botany) An extension of the rachis past the last leaf pair in a paripinnate leaf that usually represent an aborted leaf.pointsetA set of points in geometric space.pokeout(slang, rare, archaic) A handout (gift to the needy).pokerootSynonym of pokeweed.polariscopistOne who uses a polariscope.poleboat(US) A barge; a kind of boat propelled by the use of a pole.polecatAny of several long-bodied mammals of the subfamilies Mustelinae and Ictonychinae, both in the weasel family Mustelidae.polemicistA person who writes polemics.polemologistA student of or expert in polemology.policeboatA boat used by police.polishment(rare) The act of polishingpolishtObsolete form of polished.politestsuperlative form of polite: most politepoliticistA writer about politicspolitologist(rare) A person who studies politology; a political scientist.polkadotAlternative form of polka dot.pollent(literary, rare) Powerful, strong.pollist(rare) Synonym of pollster.pollutantA foreign substance that makes something dirty, or impure, especially waste from human activities.pollutionistA person who tolerates pollution, especially if part of big business.polt(now dialectal) A hard knock.poltergeist(parapsychology) An unseen ghost which makes noises and causes disruption, especially by causing physical objects to move or fly about.poltfootAlternative form of polt foot.poltophagistOne who practises poltophagy.polyact(zoology) polyactinalpolyamoristAn advocate or practitioner of polyamory.polyandristSomeone who practices polyandrypolyarchistAn advocate or supporter of polyarchy.polyatheistA person who does not believe in multiple gods.polyblast(biology) A macrophage exuded by some ameboidspolycentristA proponent of polycentrism.polychaetologist(biology) Any biologist whose speciality is polychetespolychrest(medicine) A medicine that serves for many uses, or that cures many diseases.polychromatistAn artist who uses many colors.polychromist(art) A person who applies paint to statuespolycot(botany) A polycotyledon.polycount(computer graphics) The total number of polygons found in a three-dimensional model.polydaemonistAlternative form of polydemonist.polydeistA person who believes in polydeism.polydemonistA worshipper of many demons; a believer in polydemonism.polydent(chemistry) multidentpolydontAny animal that has many teeth, or with different types of teethpolyductA single pipeline that carries different refined products.polyextremotolerantCapable of tolerating multiple extreme environmental conditionspolyfilamentComposed of multiple filamentspolyfluorescentContaining multiple fluorochromespolygamistOne who practices polygamy, or maintains that it is lawful.polygenistOne who maintains that animals of the same species are descended from more than one original pair.polyglacialist(geology) A proponent of polyglacialismpolyglot(also figuratively) One who has mastered (especially when able to speak) several languages.polyglottObsolete spelling of polyglot.polyglottistSynonym of polyglot (“multilingual person”).polygraphistA person skilled in the operation of a polygraph (lie detector)polygynistOne who practices or advocates polygynypolyinhalantA mixture of inhalants.polylinguistA person who is fluent in numerous languages.polylogistA proponent of polylogism.polyloquent(rare) Garrulous; loquacious.polymastodontAny mammal of the genus Polymastodon (known only as fossils)polymathistOne versed in many sciences; a person of diverse learning.polymict(geology, of a breccia) Containing multiple types of rock.polynomialistA proponent of polynomialism.polyodontHaving many teeth; multidentatepolypaint(computer graphics) A feature allowing the user to "paint" color directly onto the polygons of a three-dimensional model without first creating a texture map.polyphagistpolyphage, gluttonpolyphant(music, historical) An old musical instrument, resembling a lute, but strung with wire.polypharmacist(medicine) A person who prescribes multiple drugs for multiple concurrent disorderspolyphonistOne who is proficient in the art of multiplying sounds; a ventriloquist.polyphyodontAny animal whose teeth are continuously replaced.polyplet(mathematics) An object, similar to a polyomino, made by attaching squares joined at their edges or cornerspolypragmatistA polypragmatic personpolyprotodontAny marsupial of the order †Polyprotodontia.polyquatAny of several quaternary ammonium compounds that are used as algicides.polyrepeat(genetics) A polymeric repeatpolyresistantResistant to multiple substances, especially pharmaceuticals or disinfectants.polysalt(chemistry) A polyelectrolyte.polyschematistpolyschematicpolysemantA word or phrase with more than one meaning.polysomnographistA person who records, and interprets polysomnographiespolysomnologistAn expert at polysomnographypolyspastA machine consisting of many pulleyspolyspecialistA person who has knowledge in many areas.polystylistA polystylistic artist.polysulphuret(chemistry, obsolete) A polysulfide.polytechnist(archaic) One who studied at a polytechnic.polytheista believer in, or advocate of, polytheismpolytonalist(music) A person who composes or plays polytonal musicpolytract(genetics) A nucleotide repeatpolyvalentMultivalent; having a number of different forms, purposes, meanings, aspects or principles.polyvariant(mathematics) multivariantpomfretA fish of family Bramidae, consisting of eight genera and some twenty species.pomiculturistOne who cultivates fruit.pomologistA person involved in pomology.pomphretAlternative form of pomfret.pomset(mathematics) Partial ordered multiset.ponalrestatAn aldose reductase inhibitor.ponceletAn obsolete French unit of power, equal to the power required to raise a quintal at a velocity of one metre per second.pondermentA mental state characterized by pondering; a feeling of doubt and curiosity.pondwortA submerged aquatic plant native to Europe and northwestern Asia (Stratiotes aloides).ponentThe west; the area of the setting sun.pongiestsuperlative form of pongy: most pongypontto pose until nearly frozen in all sorts of uncomfortable positions.pontistA person interested in bridges.ponyfootA plant of the genus Dichondrapoorestsuperlative form of poor: most poor.poort(South Africa) A mountain pass.poot(childish) A fart, perhaps a relatively quiet one.popcraft(music) The art of composing or performing pop musicpopcult(informal) Pop culture.popistA supporter of the Pope.poplit(anatomy) The shallow depression (fossa) located at the back of the knee joint.popout(baseball) A pop fly that is caught in flight, resulting in an out.poppet(informal, term of endearment) An endearingly sweet or beautiful child.poppiestsuperlative form of poppy: most poppypoppit(engineering) Alternative form of poppet.poppywortThe herbaceous plant Stylophorum diphyllum.poptartAlternative form of pop tart.poptimistA proponent of poptimism.popularistReflecting popular taste and opinion.populationistA follower of populationismpopulistA person who advocates populism (a movement against ruling elites who are presumed not to act in the interests of the ordinary citizen).poractantA pulmonary surfactant derived from porcine lung surfactant.porchlightA light on or above a porch.poriferologist(rare) A biologist whose specialty is the study of poriferans (sponges of the phylum Porifera).porket(archaic) A young hog; a pig.porkfest(informal) A period or event that is dedicated to pork and the eating of pork items (sausages, bacon etc).porkletA young pig, especially one that is to be raised to produce pork.pornbot(Internet) An automated account on a social-media platform that spams users with advertisements for pornographic content or sexual services.pornfest(informal) A film, event, etc. that is full of pornography.pornocratA supporter of pornocracy.pornographistA pornographer.porphyroblast(geology) A relatively large crystal within a metamorphic rockporrect(entomology, botany) stretched out or forwardporretA scallion; a leek or small onion.portA place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.portacotA movable cot for an infant.portaletA portapotty, a portable toilet.portendment(archaic) An omen.portentSomething that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.portionistOne of the incumbents of a benefice that has two or more rectors or vicars.portlast(nautical) The portoise.portlet(Internet) A pluggable user interface component making up part of a portal, such as a fragment displaying weather or news headlines.portlight(nautical) A window on a porthole.portrait(countable) A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders.portraitistA painter or photographer who makes portraits.portrayistOne who portrays or depicts.portulent(obsolete, rare) overweightposament(rare) Alternative form of passement.poseletA component of the pose adopted by a person, used in computerized gesture recognition systems.poset(set theory, order theory) A partially ordered set.poshestsuperlative form of posh: most poshposhlostIn Russian culture, a negative human character trait, variously defined as petty evil, self-satisfied vulgarity, or obscenity and bad taste.positSomething that is posited; a postulate.positivistA believer in positivism.posmet(obsolete) porringerposnet(obsolete) A little basin; a porringer; a skillet.posnit(UK, dialect, obsolete) A cooking pot or saucepan.posologistOne who studies posology.possessionistA proponent of possessionism.possest(obsolete) simple past and past participle of possesspossetA beverage composed of hot milk curdled by some strong infusion, such as wine.possibilist(philosophy) Someone who advocates possibilism, the position that things do not need to actually exist in order to have properties.postA long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost.postaccidentOccurring after an accidentpostactAfter an act; after something is done or carried out.postadolescentOccurring after a period of adolescence.postamentpedestal, particularly of a pillar or pilasterpostanarchistRelating to postanarchism.postarrestAfter an arrest.postassessmentAfter an assessment.postattachmentOccurring after attachmentpostauditAfter an audit.postbailoutFollowing a bailout, especially a government bailout of private businesspostbehavioralistA proponent of postbehavioralism.postbreakfastAfter breakfast.postbroadcastAfter a broadcast.postburstAfter a burst or occurring after a burst.postbuyoutAfter a buyout.postcapitalistAfter capitalism.postcart(dated) A cart used to deliver the post.postcataractAfter cataract.postcolonialistSynonym of postcolonial.postcombatThat happens after combat.postcommunistAfter communism.postconceptualistOne who studies or produces works in postconceptualism.postconcertOccurring after a concert.postconfinementFollowing confinement.postconflictOccurring after a conflictpostconfluentFollowing confluence (of cells)postconquestAfter a conquest.postconsumeristRelating to postconsumerism.postcontactFollowing contactpostcontrastFollowing administration of a contrast mediumpostconvalescentAfter convalescence.postconvergentFollowing convergencepostcount(scholarly) A tally or measurement that is performed after some referenced event.postdecrementAlternative form of post-decrement.postdeploymentAfter deployment.postdict(transitive) To estimate or suppose something which took place in past; to conjecture something that occurred beforehand.postdisplacementAfter displacement.postdominant(graph theory) That postdominates.postdraft(sports) happening after a draft.postedit(transitive) To edit and refine (a computer-generated translation of a text).postempiricistAn adherent of postempiricism.postengagementAfter engagement.postengraftmentFollowing engraftmentposteriormost(anatomy) Nearest the posterior or back endposteristA person who designs posters.posteventFollowing a (usually specified) eventpostexist(ambitransitive) To exist after.postexistentexisting or living afterwardpostexperimentAlternative form of postexperimental.postfactafter the fact; after something has happenedpostfascistAfter fascism; of or pertaining to postfascism.postfeastSynonym of afterfeast.postfeministPertaining to postfeminism.postfightOccurring after or as a consequence of a fightpostflightAfter a flight.postformalistApplying the postformal stage of cognitive development.postfoundationalistA supporter of postfoundationalism.postgenderistA supporter of postgenderism.postgraftFollowing a graftpostharvestAfter a harvest (especially with regard to food preservation).posthectomist(rare) Someone who performs posthectomies.postholocaustAfter the Holocaust.posthumanist(philosophy) One who subscribes to posthumanism.postimpactAfter an impact.postimplantAfter an implant.postimpressionistOf or pertaining to postimpressionism.postincrementAlternative form of post-increment.postindictmentAfter an indictment.postinfarctAfter an infarct.postinternet(often attributive) Society and modes of interaction following the widespread adoption of the internet, especially in arts and criticism.postjudgmentAlternative form of post-judgment.postlockoutAfter a lockout.postmarketAfter the release of a product onto the market.postmaterialistA proponent of postmaterialism.postmeasurementAfter measurementpostmidnightAfter midnight, but before dawn.postmillennialistA proponent of postmillennialism.postminimalistOne who works in the style of postminimalism.postmoltAfter a molt (shedding of skin).postmoultCommonwealth standard spelling of postmolt.postmovement(physiology) After a physical movement.postneoadjuvant(medicine) After neoadjuvant therapy as a sort of second-line complement or supplement to it, but still before the primary therapy.postonset(medicine) After the onset of a disease or other condition.postparturientAfter labour in childbirth.postplacementAfter placement.postponementA delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.postposit(obsolete) To postpone; to defer.postpositivistAn adherent of postpositivism.postpostscriptAlternative form of post-postscript.postprintAfter (the era or technology of) printing.postpubescentThat occurs after puberty.postracistAfter the decline of racism, or its transformation into a less overt form.postrecruitmentOccurring after recruitmentpostretirementOccurring after the moment or event of retiring (retirement), during the period or era of retirement.postscript(countable) An addendum to a letter, added after the author's signature.postsettlementAfter settlement.postsexistAfter the decline of sexismpostshotOccurring shortly after a shot.postsocialistAfter socialism.poststarburstFollowing a starburstpoststentAfter the introduction of a stent (tube used in medicine).poststructuralist(philosophy) Of, pertaining to, or advocating post-structuralismpostsubject(grammar, of a part of speech) Occurring after the subject in a sentence or expression.posttestA test given after an event or experience.posttouristOne who takes part in posttourism.posttransplantAfter a transplant.posttreatmentFollowing treatment.posttribulationistA believer in posttribulationism.postulant(religion) A person seeking admission to a religious order.posturist(archaic) An acrobat.postverdictAfter a verdict.postwaitAfter a period of waiting.postworkoutAfter a physical workout.postzionistAlternative form of Post-Zionist.potA flat-bottomed vessel (usually metal) used for cooking food, possibly excluding saucepans (see usage notes).potamologistOne who studies rivers.potelot(chemistry, mineralogy, obsolete) molybdenum sulphidepotentPowerful; possessing power; effective.potentialistOne who subscribes to potentialism.potentiogalvanostatAny device that delivers a constant electric current at a constant voltagepotentiostat(physics) A device that maintains a constant potential during the course of a coulometric titration.potichomanistOne who decorates a glass vessel by potichomania.potplantAlternative spelling of pot plant.potshotA shot taken at an easy or random target.pottAn old size of paper, 12.5 × 15 inches.pottiestsuperlative form of potty: most pottypottlepot(archaic) A pot or vessel containing two quarts (four pints), especially one used to hold alcohol.potulent(obsolete) Fit to drink; potable.potvaliantAlternative form of pot-valiant.pouchiestsuperlative form of pouchy: most pouchypoultA young bird, a chick; now especially, a young game bird (turkey, partridge, grouse etc.).poultryistA person who raises poultry.pouncetAlternative form of pounce (“powder for sprinkling over ink to dry it”).pourpoint(historical) A quilted military doublet or gambeson worn in the 14th and 15th centuries.poursuitObsolete form of pursuit.poursuivantArchaic form of pursuivant.pourtract(obsolete) image, likenesspourtraictObsolete spelling of portrait.pout(intransitive) To push out one's lips.poviatAlternative spelling of powiat.powerboatA small, fast motorboat.powercutAlternative spelling of power cut.poweristA proponent of powerism.powerliftTo take part in powerlifting.powerplantAlternative spelling of power plant.powerpointAn electronic slide presentation.powersetAlternative spelling of power set.powershift(driving) To shift gears without letting off the accelerator and while briefly depressing the clutch, keeping the engine in its powerband.powersportCommonwealth standard spelling of powersports (“the class of powersport sports, collectively”).powiatThe second-level unit of local government and administration in Poland.powtAlternative form of pote.poxiestsuperlative form of poxy: most poxypoxvirologistA virologist who specialises in poxvirusespoynantObsolete form of poignant.poyntObsolete form of point.pptInitialism of parts per trillion.practicalistOne who focuses on what is practical rather than theory or ideals.practisantOne who practises something; a practitioner.praefectAlternative form of prefect (Ancient Roman official)praescientObsolete spelling of prescient.praeteristAlternative form of preterist.praetermitAlternative form of pretermit.pragmalinguistOne who studies pragmalinguistics.pragmaticistOne who studies pragmatics.pragmatistOne who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.praisement(obsolete) appraisal (judging the value of something)praiseworthiestsuperlative form of praiseworthy: most praiseworthypranlukast(pharmacology) A cysteinyl leukotriene receptor-1 antagonist.prannet(informal) A stupid person; a prat.prannitAlternative spelling of prannet.pranotherapistA healer using the technique of pranotherapy.praseocobaltA green variety of cobalt.prashant(India, slang, humorous) A croissant.prat(now Scotland) A cunning or mischievous trick; a prank, a joke.prattAlternative spelling of prat (“trick, prank”).prattlementprattle; childish chatterpraxeologistOne who studies praxeology.praxistRelated to praxism.prayermatAlternative spelling of prayer mat.prchtAbbreviation of parachute.preaccept(transitive) To accept beforehand.preachment(now chiefly depreciative) Preaching; sermonizing.preacknowledgementAlternative form of preacknowledgment.preacknowledgmentacknowledgment in advancepreacquaint(transitive) To acquaint beforehand.preactTo act or perform beforehand.preadaptTo adapt in advance.preadherentThat has not yet adhered (to something).preadjust(transitive) To adjust in advance.preadjustmentprevious adjustmentpreadjuvantPrior to the use of an adjuvantpreadmitTo admit, or allow to enter, in advance.preadolescentOf or relating to preadolescence.preadopt(transitive) To adopt in advance.preadvertisementadvertisement in advancepreagriculturalistA person who lived before the introduction of agricultureprealignmentalignment prior to some other operationpreallot(transitive) To allot in advance.preallotmentThe process of allotting in advance.prealphabetA writing system that was used before an alphabet, or later developed into an alphabet.preambivalent(psychiatry) Of or relating to an early oral stage, prior to recognition of external objects and the development of ambivalent feelings toward them.preameloblastThe precursor of an ameloblastpreamendmentBefore an amendment.preannouncementAn announcement in advance.preantepenultThe last syllable but three (of a word or other utterance); the fourth-to-last syllable.preappoint(transitive) To appoint beforehand.preappointmentA previous appointment.prearrangementAn arrangement or plan made beforehand.prearrestPrior to the arrest of a suspect.preascertainmentascertainment in advancepreassessmentBefore an assessment.preattachmentPrior to an attachment, especially (psychology) before an infant has formed a particular bond with its caregiver.preauditBefore an audit.prebaitUnpoisoned bait offered to animals to attract them before introducing poison.preballetA children's class that introduces dance-like movements, intended to lead into ballet classes later.preballotBefore a ballot.prebentbent in advancepreboostPrior to a boost.preboot(computing) Before booting.prebreakfastBefore breakfast.prebroadcastBefore a broadcast.prebudgetPrior to, or in preparation for, the release of a budgetprebuiltBuilt in advance.preburstBefore a burst.prebutTo preemptively rebut.prebuyoutBefore a buyout.precant(rare, obsolete, religion) A person who prays.precapitalistPertaining to precapitalism, a time before capitalism.precariat(sociology, collective) People suffering from precarity, especially as a social class; people living a precarious existence, without security or predictability, especially job security.precastCast previously in another location.precatalyst(chemistry) Any compound that is converted to a catalyst during the course of the catalyzed reaction.precedentAn act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.precellent(obsolete) excellent, surpassingprecepitObsolete form of precept.preceptA rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.preceptistOne who imposes precepts.prechondroblast(cytology) A cell that develops into a chondroblastprecinct(UK) A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.precipientCommanding; directing; willing.precipitantInclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration; hasty, impulsive, rash.precisianistA precisian; a religious purist or Puritan.precisionistOne who values precision.precoagulantA coagulant used in precoagulationprecoatTo coat in advance of another processprecognisantAlternative spelling of precognizant.precognizantDisplaying precognitionprecollect(transitive) To collect in advance.precombatBefore combat.precommitTo commit in advance.precommitmentA prior commitmentprecommunistBefore the introduction of communism.precompactTo compact partially in preparation for full compaction or extrusion.precompetentPrior to becoming competent.preconceit(obsolete) An opinion or notion formed beforehand; a preconception.preconceptThe mental precursor to a fully-formed concept.preconcertOccurring before or in preparation for a concertpreconfinementPrior to confinementpreconflictBefore conflict.preconfluentPrior to confluence (of cells)preconquestPrior to conquest.preconsentConsent given in advance.preconstruct(transitive) To construct in advance.preconsumeristBefore the advent of consumerism.precontactBefore contact was established (especially with an indigenous people).precontest(bodybuilding) Of or pertaining to the phase of preparation in the weeks prior to a competition.precontractTo contract prior to another process.precontrastPrior to administration of a contrast medium.preconvertTo convert prior to some other processprecorrectTo correct (remove systemic errors) before another operationprecountAn initial counting before a proper count or an intervention takes place.precredit(finance) Before credit is taken into account.precubistBefore the cubist art movement.precurrentRunning forward; antrorse.precut(transitive) To cut in advance.precystA structure, in many protozoans, that develops into a cystpredaylightBefore daylight.predealtHaving been dealt in advance.predeductTo deduct beforehand.predelinquentAt risk of falling into delinquency.predeploymentBefore deployment.predeposit(transitive) To deposit in advance.predestinationistOne who believes in predestination.predeterminantA determinant of what will follow.predevelopmentA phase of preparation prior to development.predicamentA definite class, state or condition.predicantPredicating; affirming; declaring; proclaiming.predicativist(philosophy, logic) An advocate of predicativism.predict(transitive, of theories, laws, etc.) To imply.predictantSynonym of predictive.predietBefore starting a diet.predigestTo digest food in advance of eating itpredikant(chiefly South Africa) A minister in the Dutch Reformed Church, or allied denomination.predilect(transitive) To elect or choose beforehand.predisagreement(linguistics) A pause or utterance indicating disagreement to the listener before any disagreeing statement is made.prediscountBefore a discount is applied.predisplacementPrior to displacement.predisponent(archaic, medicine) Disposing beforehand; predisposing.predominantCommon or widespread; prevalent.predominentMisspelling of predominant.predraft(textiles) To pull fibers slightly out of the top or roving prior to spinning.predreadnought(nautical) Alternative form of pre-dreadnought.predroughtPrior to a droughtpreedit(transitive) To edit (something) in advance.preelect(transitive) To elect beforehandpreemergent(of a herbicide) Preventing the germination of seeds by inhibiting an important enzyme.preeminantMisspelling of preeminent.preeminentExceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important.preemploymentBefore employment.preempt(transitive) To appropriate first.preenact(transitive) To enact in advance.preenactmentPrior enactment.preengagementPrior engagement or obligation, for example by contract or promise.preenrichmentenrichment prior to some other processpreenrollmentAlternative form of preenrolment.preenrolmentPrior to enrolmentpreestablishmentThe act of establishing or settling something beforehand.preexist(intransitive) To exist before something else.preexistentExisting previously.preexperimentBefore an experiment takes place.preexponent(mathematics) Any factor that multiplies an exponential functionpreextractTo extract prior to some other operationprefacist(rare) The writer of a preface.prefascistPrior to fascism.prefeastBefore a feast.prefectThe head of a department in France.prefeministPrior to feminism.preferentPreferred or favoured.preferist(very rare, nonstandard, nonce word) A preferer, someone that prefers or chooses (one thing over another).preferment(now historical) Prior claim (on payment, or on purchasing something); the first rights to obtain a particular payment or product.prefident(obsolete) Trusting beforehand; overconfident.prefightOccurring before a fight.prefigurementThe act of prefiguring.prefinalistOne who reaches the stage that precedes the finals of a contest.prefit(transitive) To fit in advance.preflightTaking place before the start of a flight.preformant(archaic, rare) Chiefly in Semitic languages: Synonym of preformative (“a formative letter, syllable, etc., at the beginning of a word”).preformat(transitive) To format in advance.preformationist(biology, historical) A proponent of the theory of preformationism.preformistSynonym of preformationist.pregnant(comparable) Meaningful, having numerous possibilities or implications; full of promise; abounding in ability, resources, etc.pregnauntObsolete form of pregnant.preharvestBefore a harvest.preheat(transitive) To heat beforehand or in advance, to heat something in preparation for further action.preimpactBefore an impact.preimpairmentBefore the onset of impairment.preimplantBefore an implant is fitted.preimpressionistBefore the rise of impressionism in art.preincidentBefore the occurrence of an incident.preindictmentBefore indictment.preinfest(transitive) To infest with one organism before a reinfestation with another.preinsert(transitive) To insert in advance.preinspect(transitive) To perform a preliminary inspection of; to look for potential problems with, before an official inspection.preinstruct(transitive) To instruct previously; to preteach.preinterpret(transitive) To interpret in advance.preinvolvementPrior involvement.prejacentExisting previously, preexistent.prejudgementAlternative spelling of prejudgment.prejudgmentA judgment made before evidence has been presented, a prejudice.prejudicant(very rare) Influenced by prejudice; biased.preladenantAn experimental antiparkinsonian drug.prelatistOne who advocates or supports prelacy, or the government of the church by prelates.prelawsuitBefore a lawsuit.prelearntAlternative form of prelearned.prelect(intransitive, archaic) To speak publicly; to lecture.prelight(transitive, chiefly computer graphics) To illuminate in advance.prelimit(transitive) To limit in advance.prelistA list prepared in advance, for example of dwellings to be visited as part of a census or a marketing campaign.prelockoutBefore a lockout.premalignantPrecancerous.premanifest(pathology) Relating to the early stage of a disease, in which symptoms are not yet manifestpremarket(business) Prior to a product's official market releasepremarxistPrior to Marxism.premeasurementmeasurement before some other operationpremeetBefore a meet, as for example a track meet or swim meet.premeltThe melting of something prior to a subsequent process.premerit(obsolete, transitive) To merit or deserve beforehand.premiantpremial; serving to rewardpremidnightBefore midnight.premillennialistOne who believes in premillennialism.premit(intransitive, obsolete) To premise.premixtArchaic spelling of premixed.premolt(biology, zoology) To undergo the period prior to an animal molting its exoskeleton, shell, skin, etc.premonishment(archaic) Previous warning or admonition; forewarning.premoultAlternative form of premolt.premount(transitive) To mount in advance.premovementprior to movementpremyoblastThe precursor of a myoblastprenylsurfactant(organic chemistry) A surfactant (typically a sulfonate) that has a polyisoprene chain as the lipophylic (hydrophobic) partpreoccupantA prior occupant.preodontoblastThe precursor of an odontoblastpreonset(medicine) Before the onset of a disease or other condition.preordainmentThe act of preordaining something.preosteoblastA mesenchymal cell that differentiates to form an osteoblastpreosteoclastA type of cell that develops into an osteoclastpreoutfit(transitive) To outfit in advance.prepaintTo paint in advance.preparationistA proponent of preparationism.prepatent(pathology) Before symptoms (especially of infection) become manifest.prepaymentA payment in advance.preplacementBefore placement.preplantPrior to plantingpreplasmablast(cytology) A cell that will differentiate into a plasma cellpreplatelet(cytology) A discoid cell that is a precursor of a plateletprepollentHaving superior influence or power; prevailing; predominant.preponderantHaving greater or the greatest weight, quantity, importance or force.preponement(India) The act of preponing; rescheduling for an earlier time.prepopulistPrior to the onset of populism.preportTo presage; forebode.prepotentVery powerful; superior in force, influence, or authority; predominant.prepregnantPrior to pregnancy.preprintA preliminary form of an academic paper that has not yet been published in a journal.preprocurementprocurement prior to needpreproductSomething produced as part of the process of manufacturing a final product.prepubescentBefore the age at which a person begins puberty.prerecruitmentPrior to recruitment.preregnantOne who reigns before another; a sovereign predecessor.prerequirementA prerequisite requirementpreretirementOccurring or existing before retirement, or in preparation for retirement.prerevisionistPrior to revisionism.preruminant(biology) Not yet chewing the cud.presagementThe act or art of presaging; a foreboding.prescientExhibiting or possessing prescience: having knowledge of, or seemingly able to correctly predict, events before they take place.prescindent(rare) That prescinds; cutting off; abstracting.prescriptSomething prescribed; a rule, regulation or dictate.prescriptionist(political science, linguistics) Relying on historical precedent rather than current usage (to determine rights or correctness).prescriptivistHaving a tendency to prescribe.preselect(transitive) To select in advance.presenescentBefore the onset of senescence.presentRelating to now, for the time being; current.presentationistA proponent of presentationism.presentientHaving a presentiment.presentimentA premonition; a feeling that something, often of undesirable nature, is going to happen.presentistOf or pertaining to presentism; viewing the past with a perspective limited to present-day attitudes and beliefs.presentment(law) A statement made on oath by a jury.preservationistA person who advocates for the preservation of natural or man-made landmarks.presetSet in advance, or as a default.presettlementBefore settlement.preshiftBefore a shift (in various senses).preshipmentPrior to shipment.preshot(sports) Before a shot is taken (as in golf, snooker, etc.).presidentA person presiding over a meeting.presidentialistA supporter of government by a president.presift(transitive) To sift in advance.preslitslit in advance of usepresmoltA very young salmon that has not yet become a smoltpresocialist(socialism) Preceding socialism; before a socialist revolution.presort(transitive) To sort in advance.presplit(mining) To shape the outcome of an explosive blast by forming cracks in advance.presskitAlternative form of press kit.pressurantA gas used to drive a fluid through a fluid system.prestA loan or advance (of money)prestant(music) An organ stop.prestart(yachting) The countdown immediately before the start of a race.presubject(grammar, of a part of speech) Occurring before the subject in a sentence or expression.presuitPertaining to activities occurring prior to the initiation of a lawsuit.presummitBefore a summit.presuppositionalist(theology) Of or pertaining to presuppositionalism.pretargetTo target prior to some other processpretelecastPrior to a telecast.pretendant(dated) A pretender; a claimant.pretendentAlternative form of pretendant.preterfluent(obsolete) flowing bypreterient(rare) Passed through; antecedent; previous.preterimperfect(grammar, archaic) imperfectpreteristOne whose chief interest is in the past.preterit(uncommon) Alternative form of preterite.pretermit(transitive) To intentionally disregard (something), to ignore; to neglect or omit.preternaturalistA believer in the preternatural.preterperfect(grammar, archaic) perfectpreterpluperfect(grammar, archaic) The pluperfect.pretestPrior to taking a test.pretextA false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.preticketA preliminary ticket, or presale ticketpretilt(chemistry) A deviation from the perpendicular in the orientation of the director of a liquid crystal.pretournamentOccurring before, or in preparation for, a tournamentpretransmit(transitive) To transmit in advance.pretransplantBefore a transplant.pretransportOccurring before transportation.pretreat(transitive) To give something a treatment prior to another operation.pretreatmentPrior to treatment.pretribulationistA believer in pretribulationism.prettiestsuperlative form of pretty: most prettyprettyprintAlternative form of pretty-print.prevailent(now nonstandard) Alternative form of prevalent.prevailment(obsolete) prevalence; superior influence or efficacyprevalantMisspelling of prevalent.prevalentWidespread or preferred.prevelantMisspelling of prevalent.prevenient(formal) Relating to prevenience; antecedent; preceding; coming or happening before.prevent(transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).preventionistOne who tries to prevent something from happening; an advocate of prevention.preventivist(rare) A preventionist.prevert(humorous, US) a pervertprevet(transitive) To vet or check in advance.previsitPrior to a visit.prevoyantforeseeing; prescientprewaitBefore a period of waiting.prewarrantPrior to a warrant.preweight(transitive) To supply (an algorithm, etc.) with precalculated weights.prewetTo wet (a surface) prior to some other operationpreworkoutBefore a physical workout.preyant(heraldry) Preying; in the posture of preying (upon something).priantA kneeling figure, in French sepulchral art.priapistA person who has a persistent or near-persistent erection.pricelistAlternative form of price list.pricepointAlternative form of price point.priciestsuperlative form of pricey: most priceypricketA spike for holding a single candle.prickiestsuperlative form of pricky: most prickypricklet(botany) A small prickle.prickshaft(obsolete) A type of arrow.priestA religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.priestcraftThe craft of performing the duties of a priest.priestletA petty priest.primatologistA specialist in primatology.primitivistExhibiting or practicing primitivism, the advocacy of primitive over refined formsprimmestsuperlative form of prim: most primprimostA soft, spreadable Scandinavian cheese made from cow's milk.princeletA petty prince.princeliestsuperlative form of princely: most princelyprincipalist(politics) A radical conservative.principiantRelating to principles or beginnings.principlistA supporter of principlism.printOf, relating to, or writing for printed publications.printoutSomething printed on paper, usually by a printer (machine).printscript(typography) Block letters.prisonment(now rare) Imprisonment.prisspot(slang) A very prissy person.privatObsolete spelling of private.privatdocentAlternative form of privatdozent.privatdozentIn some European countries, an academic who holds all formal qualifications (doctorate and habilitation) to become a tenured university professor.privetAny of various shrubs and small trees in the genus Ligustrum.prizefightA professional boxing match, in which two boxers compete for a prize (usually money).prizelistA list of prizesproabort(US, politics, derogatory) Alternative spelling of pro-abort.proabortionistAlternative spelling of pro-abortionist.proactTo take action in advance of an expected eventproactivistOne who supports activism.probabilioristOne who holds, in opposition to the probabilists, the theory of probabiliorism.probabilistSomeone who studies probability, a particular branch of mathematics.probationistOne who is on probation.probeset(genetics) A collection of two or more probes that are designed to measure a single molecular species.probiontSynonym of protobiont.probit(statistics) A unit, derived from a standard normal distribution, used in measuring the responses to doses.problematistOne who proposes problems (questions or puzzles).problemist(chess) One who composes chess problems for other players to attempt to solve.procapitalistAn advocate or supporter of capitalism.proceduralistAn advocate of proceduralismproceduristMisspelling of proceduralist.processionalistSomeone who takes part in a procession.processionist(India) A person who marches in a procession.processualistAn advocate of processualismprocident(medicine) Displaced beyond the limits of a body cavity.procimequatA citrus fruit that is a cross between the limequat and the Hong Kong kumquat: (Citrus aurantifolia 'Mexican' x Fortunella japonica) x Fortunella hindsii.procinctObsolete spelling of precinct.proclaimantSomeone who or something that proclaims.procoagulant(biochemistry) Any of various precursors of the blood factors necessary for coagulationprocommunistIn favour of communism.proconvulsantThat produces convulsionprocottTo choose, either as an individual or group, to use, buy, or deal with someone or some organization as an expression of support.procreantThat procreates.procreationist(rare) Someone who believes that sexual activity should only be done for the purpose of procreation.proctologistA doctor specializing in the colon, rectum, and anus; an expert in proctology.procumbentprone or prostrateprocurement(uncountable) The purchasing department of a company.prodefendantIn favour of the defendant in a legal case.prodepressantThat provokes depressionprodisarmamentIn favour of disarmament.prodistantAlternative letter-case form of Prodistant.producement(obsolete) productionproducent(obsolete) One who produces, or provides for inspection.produceristAn advocate of producerism.productAnything that is produced; a result.productionistan advocate of productionismproductivistOf or pertaining to productivism.proerythroblast(biology) The earliest stage in the development of a normoblastprofascistIn favour of fascism.profect(obsolete) Profit.profeministA supporter of feminism.profert(law) The production or display of recorded evidence in court.professionalistA person or organisation that supports a professional attitude.professoriatAlternative form of professoriate (“professors in general”).profest(archaic) simple past and past participle of professprofibroblast(biology) A structure that develops into a fibroblastproficientGood at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.profilist(art) An artist who draws or paints profilesprofit(property law) Ellipsis of profit à prendre.profluentFlowing smoothly as if in a stream.profluorescent(chemistry) Leading to and preceding fluorescence.profoundestsuperlative form of profound: most profoundprofulgent(obsolete) Shining out; gleaming.prognosticantSynonym of prognosticatory.progovernmentIn favour of the government.programistAlternative form of programmist.programmatistSynonym of programmist.programmistOne who supports a programme or schedule, especially politically.progredient(medicine) Of the course of an illness, progressive.progressionistAn advocate of social progress, ideally towards perfection.progressistSynonym of progressionist (“one who makes or supports progress”).progressivistAn advocate of progressivism.proheterocystA structure, in cyanobacteria, that develops into a heterocystprohibit(transitive) To forbid, disallow, or proscribe officially; to make illegal or illicit.prohibitionistA person who agrees with, or advocates a prohibition, especially the outlawing of the sale of alcoholic beveragesproimperialistAlternative spelling of pro-imperialist.projectA planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.projectionistA person who operates a film projector, especially one who does so as an occupation at a movie theatre or drive-in theatre.projectivistRelating to projectivism.projectment(obsolete) design; contrivance; projectionprojet(archaic) A proposed plan; a draft or project.projicientOf or relating to projicience.proletariat(often derogatory, also figuratively) The lowest class of society; also, the lower classes of society generally; the masses.proliferantOne who or that which proliferates.prologist(rare) The writer or speaker of a prologue.prolongmentThe act of prolonging, or the state of being prolonged; prolongation.prolotherapistA practitioner of prolotherapy.proluminescentRelating to pyroluminescenceprolymphoblastA structure that develops into a lymphoblastpromalignantThat causes, or leads to malignancypromarketIn favor of the free market, of capitalism.promerit(obsolete) To oblige; to confer a favour on.prominentStanding out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.promonarchistIn favour of monarchism.promont(obsolete) A promontory.promotantThat which promotespromotement(archaic) Promotion.promptQuick; acting without delay.promptestsuperlative form of prompt: most promptpromyeloblastA structure that develops into a myeloblastpronatalistOne who believes in pronatalism.pronationalistIn favour of nationalism.proneuromastThe collection of cells that develops to form a neuromastpronormoblastA proerythroblast.pronouncementAn official public announcement.proofsheetAlternative spelling of proof sheet.prooftextA decontextualized quotation from a document (often, but not always, a book of the Bible) to establish a proposition rhetorically through an appeal to authority.proompt(humorous, machine learning) A prompt.prooxidant(biochemistry) Any substance that induces oxidative stresspropagandistA person who disseminates propaganda.propagant(horticulture) Part of a plant used for propagation.propellantanything that propelspropellentCapable of propelling.propelmentA mechanism that propels something.propendentInclining, hanging, or projecting forward or towardpropentdyopent(biochemistry) Any of a class of compounds formed as metabolites of heme that become bile pigmentsproperest(nonstandard) superlative form of proper: most proper.prophetSomeone who speaks by divine inspiration.propinquent(formal) nearby; close at handpropjet(aviation) A turboprop engine.proplet(computational linguistics) A basic element of a proposition.propliftAn instance of proplifting.propogandistMisspelling of propagandist.proponentOne who supports something; an advocate.proportMisspelling of purport.proportionalistA proponent of proportionalism.proportionmentThe act or process of dividing out proportionally.proposalistOne who submits a proposal.proposant(religion, historical) A theological student who performs religious functions and is a candidate for the ministry.proposementSomething that is proposed; a proposal.propositionalistA proponent of propositionalism.propoundmentThe act of propounding.proppantSand or similar particulate material suspended in water or other fluid and used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to keep fissures open.propreantepenult(rare) The last syllable but four; the fifth-to-last syllable (of a word or other utterance); a word’s or other utterance’s propreantepenultimate syllable.proprietariatPeople who own property.propshaftAlternative form of prop shaft.proracistIn favour of racism.prorevivalist(religion) A supporter of revival or revivalism.proroguementThe act of proroguing; a prolongation or extension.prorupt(transitive) To cause something to burst forth.prosaistA person who writes prose.proscriptA prohibition; an interdiction.proscriptionistSomeone who proscribes; a prohibitor.proscriptivist(rare) One who is characterized by proscribing; one who tends to proscribe.prosect(ambitransitive) To dissect beforehand, as in preparation for an anatomical lecture.prosegment(biochemistry) A section of amino acids at one end of a protein molecule that assists in foldingproselytistOne who proselytises.prosenescent(biology) Promoting senescence.proseparatistAlternative spelling of pro-separatist.prosexist(rare) In favour of sexism.prosilientEminent; prominent; distinguished above others.prosistA writer of prose.prositToast to indicate one is drinking to someone's, or to each other's, health.proslavist(US, historical) Alternative spelling of pro-slavist.prosocialistSupporting or in favour of socialism.prosodistA person involved with prosody.prospectThe region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook.prostheticistAlternative form of prosthetist.prosthetistA person who makes or fits prosthetic devices.prosthodontistone who specializes in prosthodontics.prosthologist(very rare) Someone skilled in the design, manufacture and fitting of prostheses.prostibot(science fiction, slang) A sexbot hired out as a prostitute.prostitot(derogatory, Canada, US, slang) A prepubescent girl who emulates the overtly sexual fashions and attitudes of twentysomething women such as pop stars.prosurfactantThat promotes the formation of surfactants, especially in lung tissueprot(Minecraft) Clipping of protection (“enchantment”).protacrodontAny extinct shark of the order Protacrodontiformesprotagonist(authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.protect(ambitransitive) To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.protectantSynonym of protective.protectionistOf or pertaining to protectionism, or an advocate thereof.proteinoplast(biology) A specialized leucoplast containing protein in crystalline form for use in enzyme activity.protenantIn favor of tenants, as opposed to landlords.proteomicistA scientist whose speciality is proteomicsproteoplast(biology) A proteinoplast.protest(intransitive) To make a strong objection.prothonotariatThe college constituted by the twelve apostolic prothonotaries in Rome.protirementEarly retirement from professional work with the positive idea of pursuing something more fulfilling.protist(microbiology) Any of the eukaryotic, usually unicellular organisms—including protozoans, slime molds and some algae—historically grouped into the kingdom Protista (or Protoctista), now distributed over several clades; any eukaryote that is not a plant, animal or fungus.protistologistOne who studies protists.protobiologistAn early biologist; a practitioner of protobiology.protobiontAn aggregation of organic molecules, surrounded by a membrane, that abiotically coalesces into resemblances of living matter; thought to be the precursors of prokaryotic cellsprotocapitalistRelating to protocapitalism.protochemistAn early chemist; a practitioner of protochemistry.protochronistPertaining to or supporting protochronism ("the idea that Latin or other languages are descended from Romanian").protocolist(archaic) Someone who prepares or writes protocols.protocollistAlternative form of protocolist.protocontinentA landmass capable of becoming a continent.protoctistAny of several unicellular protists of the kingdom Protista (formerly Protoctista).protofascist(politics) Showing the beginnings of fascism.protofeministPreceding but anticipating or laying the groundwork for feminism.protofilamentA filament of polymerized tubulin in a cell, which becomes part of a microtubuleprotohypsodontThat become hypsodontprotologist(taxonomy) The first person to describe a new species.protominimalistBelonging or pertaining to an early form of minimalism.protomodernistOne who uses a protomodern style.protomont(microbiology, ichthyology) An immature or beginning stage of a tomont.protomulletA mulletlike hairstyle which is shorter than a full-fledged mullet or which preceded the popularization of the mullet in the 1980s.protomyofibroblastA structure that develops into a myofibroblastprotoneuromast(cytology) A cell (or cluster of cells) that will develop into a neuromastprotophysicistAn early physicist; a practitioner of protophysics.protoplanetAn astronomical object, approximately the size of the Moon, formed from the mutual gravitational attraction of planetesimals; they are thought to collide with each other and slowly form planetsprotoplastThe first-created human; Adam.protopriest(Eastern Orthodoxy) Synonym of protopresbyter.protoproletariatA group of unskilled labourers with the potential of becoming a proletariat.protopsychologistA person who studied what is now called psychology before it was an established discipline.protoracistAlternative form of proto-racist.protosalt(inorganic chemistry) The form of a salt of a particular base/acid combination that has the lowest proportion of base.protosolvent(chemistry) Any protonated solvent (containing hydrogen atoms), especially when residually present during NMR spectroscopyprotosulphuret(chemistry, obsolete) A protosulfide.protozoologistA zoologist whose speciality is protozoology.protractTo draw out; to extend, especially in duration.protruberantMisspelling of protuberant.protrudentThat protrudes.protuberantSwelling or bulging outward.proudestsuperlative form of proud: most proudprovaccinationistOne who supports vaccination.provant(obsolete) Provided for common or general use, as in an army; hence, common in quality, i.e. inferior.provect(linguistics) To modify by provectionprovenient(rare) Forthcoming; issuing.proventObsolete form of provender.proverbialistSomeone who often uses proverbs in speech or writing.proverbiologist(rare) A person who studies proverbs.proviant(Scotland) provisions, especially for an armyprovidentPossessing, exercising, or demonstrating great care and consideration for the future.providentialistA believer in providentialism.provincialistOne who lives in a province; a provincial.proviolentIn favour of violence.provisionmentThe supplying of provisions.provocantOne who or that which provokes.provocationistOne who follows a policy of provocation; an agitator or provocateur.provokement(now rare) Provocation.provostOne placed in charge: a head, a chief, particularly:proxenetA negotiator; a factor, especially one who negotiates marriages.proximalmost(anatomy) most proximalprozionistAn individual who supports Zionists.prudentSagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.prudentialistOne who is governed by, or acts from, prudential motives.prunt(glassblowing) A small piece of glass fused to the main body of a piece of glasswork and then shaped or pressed, for decorationprurientUneasy with desire; itching; especially, having a lascivious anxiety or propensity; lustful.prutotplural of prutahpsalmistA composer of psalms.psalmodistSomeone who sings psalms; a psalmist.psalteristSomeone who plays a psaltery.psammaquent(soil science) A sandy aquent.psamment(soil science) A kind of soil, an entisol consisting basically of unconsolidated sand deposits.pschentThe double crown of ancient Egypt, combining the white crown of Upper Egypt with the red crown of Lower Egypt, worn by pharaohs after the union of the two kingdoms in around 3000 BC.psephologistAn expert in psephology.pseudoaddict(medicine) A person suffering from pseudoaddiction.pseudoadult(biology) A juvenile animal that has some characteristics of an adultpseudoafferentApparently, but not actually, afferentpseudoalignment(genetics) A quick method of alignment (of genomic reads) using secondary informationpseudoarchaeologistSomeone who practices pseudoarchaeology.pseudoarchaistA person who uses or invents pseudoarchaismspseudoargumentfallacious argument, incorrect argumentpseudobenevolentApparently, but not actually, benevolent.pseudobiologistA would-be biologist who advocates pseudobiology.pseudocatSomething that resembles but is not a cat.pseudocleft(linguistics) Resembling or relating to a cleft sentence.pseudocompact(mathematics, of a space) having a bounded imagepseudocomplementAlternative form of pseudo-complement.pseudocomplimentAlternative form of pseudo-compliment.pseudoconcept(linguistics) A set of things (e.g. blue things, round things) conceptualized by a child who is learning language, approximating a general concept of something.pseudocontinentApparently continent, especially while undergoing medicationpseudocorrectSeeming or presented to be correct, but actually incorrect.pseudocount(mathematics, statistics) A number added to a number of observations so as to change a generated probability to one obtained by prior knowledge.pseudoctenodont(marine biology, of a bivalve) Having many short teeth transverse to the hinge margin in groups related to teeth that are longitudinally directed.pseudocyst(medicine) A pathological collection of fluid, differing from a cyst in lacking a clearly-defined epithelial cell layer.pseudodatasetA data set composed of pseudodata.pseudodeficientApparently deficient; having a pseudodeficiency.pseudodominantExhibiting or relating to pseudodominance.pseudodot(physics) A pseudoharmonic quantum dotpseudoelement(computing, Internet, Cascading Style Sheets) An object in code that behaves like an HTML element but is not a true element.pseudoenvironmentalistA false environmentalist.pseudoeventA happening that is orchestrated for some ulterior purpose.pseudoextinctextinct, but with members of a daughter species remaining alivepseudofactSomething that seems to be a fact, but is notpseudofault(geology) A feature resembling a fault but resulting from other factors such as weathering or the spreading of ridges.pseudofeministSeemingly feminist; feminist perhaps in form, but certainly not in essence.pseudofilament(biology) A line of algae or similar organisms in a shared gelatinous sheathpseudofluorescentRelating to pseudofluorescencepseudofootAn appendage which appears to be or acts like a foot.pseudoforest(graph theory) an undirected graph in which every connected component has at most one cyclepseudofruit(botany) A fruit which includes tissue not derived from the ovary but from some adjacent tissue.pseudoglyptodontAn extinct sloth, Pseudoglyptodon chilensis, from South Americapseudogout(medicine) A medical condition with symptoms resembling gout but caused by precipitation of calcium pyrophosphate crystals in the joints instead of monosodium urate crystals.pseudogovernmentAn apparent or false government.pseudoheart(zoology) Any contractile vessel of invertebrates that is not of the nature of a real heart, especially one of those pertaining to the excretory system.pseudoimprovementAn apparent improvement that does not represent a real bettering of the situation.pseudoincestSexual involvement between family members who are not blood relations (e.g., siblings by adoption, stepparents and stepchildren, in-laws).pseudoindependentApparently, but not actually, independent.pseudoinnocentHaving a false appearance of innocence.pseudojournalistSomeone who imitates, but is not in fact, a journalist.pseudokarst(geology) A feature resembling a karst but created by a different mechanismpseudoknot(genetics) A secondary structure in RNA in which half of one stem is intercalated between the two halves of another stem.pseudologistSomeone who says falsehoods; a liar; a pseudologue.pseudomalignantApparently malignant (clinically or histologically)pseudomodernistHaving a modernist or postmodernist appearance but not having the associated qualitiespseudomodestApparently, but not actually, modest.pseudomoment(mathematics) A numerical entity that combines the properties of moments and metricspseudomutantRelating to, or produced by pseudomutationpseudoneglectA mild asymmetry in spatial attention, displayed by neurologically normal individuals, in which the left side of space tends to be favoured, making leftward errors in line bisections as well as in the judgment of brightness, numerosity, and size quite common.pseudopatient(medicine) A person who poses as a patient so that research may be conducted or staff trained.pseudoperfect(mathematics) Of a number, having proper divisors, some or all of which sum to the number itself.pseudopitA congenital pit that develops in the optic nerve in the case of glaucomapseudopocketAn illusory periodontal pocket, detectable by probing measurements, but actually caused by gingival hyperplasia.pseudopopulistApparently but not actually populist.pseudopregnantOf, pertaining to, or undergoing pseudopregnancy.pseudoproct(biology) The anal opening on the pseudembryo of an echinoderm.pseudoprophetA false prophet; one who only claims to be a prophet.pseudopseudogout(medicine) Hydroxyapatite arthropathy.pseudoquotient(mathematics) A value in pseudodivision more or less corresponding to the quotient in normal division.pseudoracist(rare) Pertaining to or exhibiting pseudoracism, discrimination which is similar to racism.pseudorationalistRelating to pseudorationalismpseudorecombinantRelating to pseudorecombinationpseudoresonantExhibiting pseudoresonance.pseudorevertant(genetics) That has undergone pseudoreversionpseudoroot(linguistics) A fake root word.pseudoschizontA parasite that has some characteristics of a schizontpseudoscientist(derogatory) A practitioner of pseudoscience; a bogus or sham scientist.pseudosecretA supposed secret that is not actually secret; open secret.pseudosentientSeemingly sentient but not truly so.pseudosilent(genetics) Apparently, but not actually, silent.pseudospikelet(botany) A synflorescence in bamboos, consisting of multiple spikelet-like structures that develop from buds.pseudosportAny competitive event designed for spectators to watch, more lowbrow and involving less skill than a traditional sport.pseudostatement(logic, philosophy) An unverifiable statement.pseudotaxodont(marine biology, of a bivalve) Having many irregular short teeth transverse to the hinge that are not ctenodont or pseudoctenodont forms.pseudotolerantApparently but not actually tolerant; faking a tolerant attitude.pseudoweightThe weight of a pseudocodewordpseudoziphodontApparently ziphodontpshatAlternative form of peshat.pshhtSynonym of pshaw.pshtSynonym of pshaw.psilanthropistOne who believes that Jesus Christ was a mere man.psionicist(fantasy) A person with psionic powers.psomophagistOne who practises psomophagy.psshtSynonym of pshaw.pssstElongated form of psst.psst(onomatopoeia) Used to call animals.pstAlternative form of psst.psybient(music) A musical genre that is a fusion of psytrance and ambient.psychanalysist(rare, dated) A psychoanalyst.psychanalystAlternative form of psychoanalyst.psychiatristA medical doctor specializing in psychiatry.psychicistSomeone who studies psychic behaviour or phenomena.psychistOne who believes in the theory of psychism.psychoanalystA practitioner of psychoanalysis.psychobiologistA biologist who works in psychobiology.psychochemistOne who studies psychochemistry.psychoclinicistSynonym of psychoclinician.psychodermatologist(medicine) A person who practices psychodermatology.psychodramatistA psychotherapist who employs psychodramapsychoeffectA psychological effectpsychoendocrinologistOne who studies psychoendocrinology.psychofunctionalist(philosophy) Alternative form of psycho-functionalist.psychogeneticistA specialist in psychogeneticspsychogerontologistOne who studies psychogerontology.psychographist(rare) A psychographerpsychographologistOne who studies psychographology.psycholinguistA practitioner of psycholinguistics.psychologistAn expert in the field of psychology.psychometristA professional who administers and scores psychological and neuropsychological measures.psychonautA person who explores their own psyche, commonly with the aid of psychedelic drugs.psychoneuroendocrinologistOne who works in psychoneuroendocrinology.psychoneuroimmunologistOne who studies or practises psychoneuroimmunology.psychoneurologistneuropsychologistpsychopannychistA believer in the doctrine of psychopannychism.psychopathist(medicine, dated) One who studies mental illness.psychopathologistOne who studies psychopathology.psychophantMisspelling of sycophant.psychopharmacologistA person involved in psychopharmacology.psychopharmacotherapistA therapist who offers psychopharmacotherapy.psychophysicistOne who studies psychophysics.psychophysiologistOne who works in the field of psychophysiology.psychosociologistA practitioner of psychosociologypsychosomaticistA specialist in psychosomatic disorders.psychostimulant(pharmacology) Tending to increase mental alertness and awarenesspsychotechnologistA practitioner of psychotechnology.psychotherapeutistDated form of psychotherapist.psychotherapistSomeone who practices psychotherapy.psychotraumatologistOne who studies psychotraumatology.psychoutThe act of psyching someone out.psychroplanet(astronomy) A habitable planet that has a surface temperature of −50 to 0°C (colder than is optimal for most terrestrial life), such as Mars.psychrotoleranttolerant to coldpt(India, dated in Canada, uncountable) Initialism of physical training, a physical education class in grade school.pteridologistA person who studies ferns and other pteridophytes.ptochologistSomeone who specialises in ptochologyptyctodontAny placoderm of the order PtyctodontidapuberulentCovered in soft, downy hairs.pubescentAt or just after the age of puberty.pubilectThe language of teenagers.publicistA person whose job is to publicize information or events; a publicity agent; a public relations agent or worker.publishment(US, historical) A public notice of intended marriage, previously required by the laws of some states of New England.puckfistA puffball (Lycoperdon giganteum).puckout(hurling) A free hit by the goalkeeper after the sliotar has gone behind the goal.puddytatPronunciation spelling of pussycat, representing a childish pronunciation of English.puet(obsolete) peewit.puffetAny of several small cakes etc. made from puff pastrypuffiestsuperlative form of puffy: most puffypuffinet(dated) The black guillemotpuffletSomething small and puffy.pugilistOne who fights with their fists, especially a professional prize fighter; a boxer.puissant(archaic or literary) Powerful, mighty, having authority.puitAn insectivorous shore bird, the brown-headed gull.pukefest(slang) An event involving a great deal of vomiting, nausea, or disgust.pulletA young hen, especially one less than a year old.pullicat(historical) A kind of silk produced in India.pulloutA withdrawal, especially of armed forces.pullulantMultiplying rapidly; teeming.pulmonologistA physician who specializes in pulmonology.pulpiestsuperlative form of pulpy: most pulpypulpitActivity associated with or usually performed from a church pulpit; preaching, sermons, religious teaching.pulsebeatA continuous, regular rhythm; a pulse or heartbeat.pulsejet(aeronautics) a valved jet engine where combustion occurs in pulses, as used in the V-1 flying bombpulsojetAlternative form of pulsejet.pulverulentConsisting of, covered with, or disintegrating into a fine powder; powdery; dusty.pumpjetAlternative spelling of pump-jet.pumpout(nautical) The emptying of a waste from a vessel into a holding tank by means of a pumppunceptA new concept arising from, or named from, a pun on existing terms.punchayetAlternative form of panchayat.punchiestsuperlative form of punchy: most punchypunchout(baseball) strikeoutpunctualistOne who is very exact in observing forms and ceremonies.punctuationist(politics) In evolutionary biology, one who believes in punctuationism.punctuistA punctator (person).punditAn expert in a particular field, especially as called upon to provide comment or opinion in the media; a commentator, a critic.punditariatpundits collectivelypungentHaving a strong odor that stings the nose; said especially of acidic or spicy substances.puniestsuperlative form of puny: most punypunishement(obsolete) Alternative form of punishment.punishmentA penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.punishtObsolete form of punished.punkiestsuperlative form of punky: most punkypunnet(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A small basket or receptacle for collecting and selling fruit, particularly strawberries.punt(nautical) A narrow shallow boat, square at both ends, traditionally propelled by a pole.puntaboutA practice-session in rugby in which the ball is kicked between players.puntoutAlternative form of punt-out.pupletA little dog; a puppy.puppetAny small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove.puppyfootAlternative form of puppy foot.puppysit(informal) To babysit for (take care of) a dog, especially a puppy.purestsuperlative form of pure: most purepurgament(obsolete) Something excreted or purged; excretion.purificantAny substance that purifies.puristOf or pertaining to purism.puritanistSomeone with strict, austere or ultra-conservative values, especially in terms of sexual or religious conduct.purloinmentThe act of purloining; theftpurohit(India) A family priest.purpartAlternative form of purparty.purpleheart(countable) A large tropical tree, of the genus Peltogyne, native to parts of South America and the West IndiespurplescentTending toward a purple colour; purplish.purplestsuperlative form of purple: most purplepurpletuftAny of the genus Iodopleura of small, short-tailed birds found in the canopy of forests in tropical South America.purplewortAny of various plants of the genus Trifolium.purportTo convey, imply, or profess (often falsely or inaccurately). [(usually) with to (+ infinitive)]purposivistA proponent of purposivism.purpurascentAlternative form of purpurescent.purpureocobaltA violet-red variety of cobalt.purpurescent(rare) Somewhat purple; tinged with purple.purrfect(colloquial, humorous) Perfect, in contexts relating to cats.pursuauntRare spelling of pursuant.pursuitThe act of pursuing.pursuivant(Freemasonry) A Grand Lodge Officer who guards the inner door during a meeting of the Grand Lodge.purulent(medicine) Consisting of pus.pushcartA small cart, normally with two or four wheels, that can be pushed by hand.pushiestsuperlative form of pushy: most pushypushlet(Internet, rare) A push mechanism in which the Web server takes advantage of persistent HTTP connections and leaves the response unterminated so that it can continue to send information.pushout(category theory) The colimit of a pair of morphisms which share the same domain.pushpitThe railing at the stern of a boat.pusscatAlternative form of pussy-cat.pussycatAlternative form of pussy-cat.pussyfest(vulgar, slang) Group sex that involves several women.pussyfoot(intransitive) To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.pussyhatAlternative form of pussy hat.pussyologist(vulgar, humorous, slang, rare) Someone who specializes in knowledge of the vagina.pustulant(medicine) Producing, or covered in, pustules.pustulentFilled or oozing with pus.putTo physically place (sth or sb swh).putatThe fish poison tree.putout(baseball) A play in which a batter is retired.putpocketA person who places money or other items into another person’s pocket or bag without the other’s knowledge, typically as a form of kindness or generosity.putrefacientOf, pertaining to, or causing putrefaction.putrefactantAny material that causes putrefactionputrescentBecoming putrid; putrefying.putschistOne who participates in a putsch.putt(golf) The act of tapping a golf ball lightly on a putting green.puttyrootAn American orchid (Aplectrum hyemale) whose slender rootstock produces a solid corm filled with glutinous matter.puzzlefest(video games, informal) A game, especially a text adventure, that mainly requires the player to solve puzzles.puzzlehuntA game where teams compete to solve puzzles, the answers to which reveal the location of a hidden treasure or allow the teams to accomplish a final goal. The puzzle answers are frequently combined in a metapuzzle.puzzlementThe confusing state of being puzzled; bewilderment.puzzlewitA stupid personpuzzlistOne who enjoys creating or solving puzzles; a puzzle aficionado.pycnodontAny extinct bony fish of the order †Pycnodontiformes.pyet(Scotland and northern UK) A magpie; a water ouzel.pymentA mead that is fermented with grape juice.pymtAbbreviation of payment.pyocyst(pathology) A cyst that contains puspyot(Scotland and northern UK) A magpie; a water ouzel.pyramidiot(derogatory) pyramidologist; one who believes prophecies are encoded in Egyptian pyramids.pyramidistAn expert in Egyptian pyramids.pyramidologistOne who studies pyramidology, who studies pyramids from a supernatural viewpoint.pyrobolist(dated) A person who makes fireworks, rockets or artillerypyroclast(geology) Solid matter ejected into the air by an active volcano.pyrologist(dated) someone who studies the effects of heat or flame, often in regards to explosives or chemical compounds.pyrometallurgistOne who carries out pyrometallurgy.pyrostatA thermostat designed to operate at high temperatures.pyrotechnist(figurative) One who demonstrates a brilliant display, as of rhetoric or wit, or of virtuosity in the performing arts.pyrotect(obsolete) pyrotechnistpyrrhicist(in Ancient Greece) One who danced the Pyrrhichios.pytAbbreviation of payment.pythonist(archaic) An enchanter, conjurer, charmer or similar diviner.