The act of opening, disclosing, or manifesting; open declaration.
pathfinders
pathfinders
noun
plural of pathfinder
pathfinding
pathfinding
noun
(biology) The finding of a path to a destination, such as by neuronal axons or developing cells.
(computing) The plotting by a computer application of the best route between two points.
pectiniform
pectiniform
adj
Having the form of a comb; pectinate.
penciliform
penfieldite
penfieldite
noun
(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal mineral containing chlorine, hydrogen, lead, and oxygen.
penniferous
pennyflower
perfections
perfections
noun
plural of perfection
perfectness
perfectness
noun
The quality of being perfect; perfection.
perforating
perforating
verb
present participle of perforate
perforation
perforation
noun
(mathematics) That portion of a surface that remains after an open disk is removed from it.
(medicine) An abnormal opening in an organ, such as a rupture.
A series of holes punched through something in order to assist in separating parts.
Any opening in a solid object.
The act of perforating or the state of being perforated.
performance
performance
noun
(art) A live show or concert.
(linguistics) The actual use of language in concrete situations by native speakers of a language, as opposed to the system of linguistic knowledge they possess (competence), cf. linguistic performance.
That which is performed or accomplished; a thing done or carried through; an achievement; a deed; an act; a feat; especially, an action of an elaborate or public character.
The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.
The amount of useful work accomplished estimated in terms of time needed, resources used, etc.
perfunctory
perfunctory
adj
Done only or merely to conform to a minimal standard or to fulfill a protocol or presumptive duty.
Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.
personified
personified
verb
simple past tense and past participle of personify
personifier
personifier
noun
A person who personifies
personifies
personifies
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of personify
petrificant
pfannkuchen
pfeffernsse
pfeffernuss
pfeffernuss
noun
A small gingerbread biscuit, flavoured with spices, eaten especially at Christmas.
photofinish
pianofortes
pianofortes
noun
plural of pianoforte
pilferingly
pilferingly
adv
By pilfering or stealing; thievingly.
pinchfisted
pinfeathers
pinfeathers
noun
plural of pinfeather
pinfeathery
pinniferous
pipefitting
pipefitting
noun
A piece, such as a coupling, elbow, or valve, used for connecting lengths of pipe or as accessory to a pipe.
The work of a pipefitter.
pitifulness
pitifulness
noun
The state or quality of being pitiful.
plainscraft
planariform
planariform
adj
(zoology) Resembling the planarians.
planfulness
planfulness
noun
The state or quality of being planful
planuliform
planuliform
adj
(zoology) Resembling a planula.
playfulness
playfulness
noun
The quality of being playful.
plentifully
plentifully
adv
in a plentiful manner.
plinthiform
pocketknife
pocketknife
noun
A knife with blades or tools that the user can fold or retract into its handle, and of a size small enough for carrying safely and handily in a pocket. Since the late 19th century the term "penknife" has not been distinct from "pocketknife", but the latter tends to refer to larger and more robust versions, sometimes with more attached tools, suited to heavier duty for casual or ad hoc applications outdoors or in workshops.
poisonfully
poisonproof
pollenproof
pollenproof
adj
Resistant to pollen.
polyolefins
polyolefins
noun
plural of polyolefin
pontificals
pontificals
noun
The vestments of a bishop, priest, or pope.
plural of pontifical
pontificate
pontificate
noun
The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.
verb
(intransitive) To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.
(intransitive) To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.
(intransitive) To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.
pontificial
pontificial
adj
(obsolete) papal; pontifical
postflexion
postflexion
adj
(zoology) After the flexion stage of larval development.