English to English Dictionary

Precaution

A measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening.

Precept

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

Precipice

A very steep rock face or cliff, typically a tall one.

Precipitate

To cause an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable, to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.

Precise

Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.

Precision

The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.

Precursory

Serving as a precursor; preceding or indicating something that is to follow.

Predecessor

A person who held a job or office before someone else.

Predestined-affinity

A fateful, unavoidable spiritual connection or relationship between people that appears to have been determined by destiny or fate.

Prediction

A statement about what someone thinks will happen in the future.

Preemption

The purchase of goods or shares by one person or party before the opportunity is offered to others.

Preface

An introductory section of a book or other written work, typically explaining the author's purpose and approach.