Words starting with p

Words, definitions, meanings and synonyms

p means: the 16th letter of the Roman alphabet

p means: a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

p-n junction means: the junction between a p-type semiconductor and an n-type semiconductor

p-n-p transistor means: a junction transistor having an n-type semiconductor between a p-type semiconductor that serves as an emitter and a p-type semiconductor that serves as a collector

p-type semiconductor means: a semiconductor in which electrical conduction is due chiefly to the movement of positive holes

p. g. wodehouse means: English writer known for his humorous novels and stories (1881-1975)

p. p. von mauser means: German arms manufacturer and inventor of a repeating rifle and pistol (1838-1914)

p. t. barnum means: United States showman who popularized the circus (1810-1891)

p.a. means: an electronic amplification system used as a communication system in public areas

p.a. means: by the year; every year (usually with reference to a sum of money paid or received)

Words, definitions, meanings and synonyms

biggish means: somewhat large

cellphone means: a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver

digital watch means: a watch with a digital display

doorstopper means: a stop that keeps open doors from moving

extrovert means: (psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings

extrovert means: being concerned with the social and physical environment

federation of saint kitts and nevis means: a country on several of the Leeward Islands; located to the east southeast of Puerto Rico; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1983

fire engine means: any of various large trucks that carry firemen and equipment to the site of a fire

fore edge means: the part of a book that faces inward when the book is shelved; the part opposite the spine

genus photinia means: genus of deciduous and evergreen east Asian trees and shrubs widely cultivated as ornamentals for their white flowers and red fruits; in some classifications includes genus Heteromeles

have a good time means: enjoy oneself greatly

heartily means: with gusto and without reservation

heartily means: in a hearty manner

low-cal means: having relatively few calories

mathematical space means: (mathematics) any set of points that satisfy a set of postulates of some kind

nonpareil means: a flat disk of chocolate covered with beads of colored sugar

nonpareil means: colored beads of sugar used as a topping on e.g. candies and cookies

nonpareil means: model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

nonpareil means: eminent beyond or above comparison

optic axis means: a line that passes through the center of curvature of a lens so that light is neither reflected nor refracted