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13-letter words containing p, i, s, e, r

  • parameterised — to describe (a phenomenon, problem, curve, surface, etc.) by the use of parameters.
  • parasexuality — parasexual behaviour
  • parasite drag — the component of drag caused by skin friction and the shape of the surfaces not contributing to lift.
  • parasynthesis — the formation of a word by the addition of a derivational suffix to a phrase or compound, as of greathearted, which is great heart plus -ed.
  • parasynthetic — the formation of a word by the addition of a derivational suffix to a phrase or compound, as of greathearted, which is great heart plus -ed.
  • parenthesized — to insert (a word, phrase, etc.) as a parenthesis.
  • paring chisel — a woodworking chisel moved by steady hand pressure to make long, light cuts.
  • paris commune — commune3 (def 8).
  • parish priest — local church minister
  • parma heights — a city in NE Ohio, near Cleveland.
  • parsley piert — a small N temperate rosaceous plant, Aphanes arvensis, having fan-shaped leaves and small greenish flowers
  • passementerie — trimming of braid, cord, bead, etc., in any of various forms.
  • passionflower — any chiefly American climbing vine or shrub of the genus Passiflora, having showy flowers and a pulpy berry or fruit that in some species is edible.
  • past anterior — a pluperfect verb (in French)
  • past mistress — a woman who is thoroughly experienced or exceptionally skilled in a profession, art, etc.
  • paterfamilias — the male head of a household or family, usually the father.
  • paternalistic — the system, principle, or practice of managing or governing individuals, businesses, nations, etc., in the manner of a father dealing benevolently and often intrusively with his children: The employees objected to the paternalism of the old president.
  • patripotestal — Anthropology. of or relating to the authority exercised by a father or a father's blood relatives.
  • paucis verbis — in or by few words; with brevity.
  • peak district — a region of N central England, mainly in N Derbyshire at the S end of the Pennines: consists of moors in the north and a central limestone plateau; many caves. Highest point: 727 m (2088 ft)
  • pearly whites — white and lustrous as a pearl.
  • pedestrianism — the exercise or practice of walking.
  • pedestrianize — to go on foot; walk.
  • peirastically — in a peirastic manner
  • pembrokeshire — a historic county in Dyfed, in SW Wales.
  • pencil pusher — a person, as a clerk or bookkeeper, whose work involves a considerable amount of writing, record-keeping, etc.
  • pencil stripe — a stripe of varying widths, especially a dark stripe on a light ground.
  • pencil-pusher — a person, as a clerk or bookkeeper, whose work involves a considerable amount of writing, record-keeping, etc.
  • peninsula war — a war (1808–14) in Spain and Portugal, with British, Spanish, and Portuguese troops opposing the French.
  • peninsularity — the state or fact of being a peninsula
  • percussionist — a musician who plays percussion instruments.
  • perfectionism — any of various doctrines holding that religious, moral, social, or political perfection is attainable.
  • perfectionist — a person who adheres to or believes in perfectionism.
  • periarteritis — inflammation of the outer coat and tissues surrounding an artery.
  • perigastritis — the inflammation of the part of the peritoneum surrounding the stomach
  • perihepatitis — the inflammation of the part of the peritoneum surrounding the liver
  • perimenopause — the period leading up to the menopause during which some of the symptoms associated with menopause may be experienced
  • perinephritis — the inflammation of the perinephrium
  • periodicalist — a writer of articles for periodicals
  • periodontitis — inflammation of the periodontium caused by bacteria that infect the roots of teeth and the surrounding gum crevices, producing bleeding, pus formation, and gradual loss of bone and the tissues that support the teeth. Compare pyorrhea (def 2).
  • periodontosis — rapidly advancing juvenile periodontitis.
  • peripheralism — the explanation of psychological events emphasizing peripheral human functions, as those of skeletal muscles or the sex organs, rather than cognition or other processes of the central nervous system.
  • perishability — subject to decay, ruin, or destruction: perishable fruits and vegetables.
  • perissodactyl — having an uneven number of toes or digits on each foot.
  • perityphlitis — the inflammation of the tissue surrounding the caecum
  • perlustration — the act of perlustrating; a thorough inspection or survey, esp of letters for purposes of surveillance
  • perscrutation — a very careful exploration or inspection
  • perseveration — the act or process of perseverating.
  • perseverative — to repeat something insistently or redundantly: to perseverate in reminding children of their responsibilities.
  • perseveringly — displaying perseverance; resolutely persistent; steadfast: a persevering student.
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