10-letter words containing r, i, e, m
- planimeter — an instrument for measuring mechanically the area of plane figures.
- planimetry — the measurement of plane areas.
- pleromatic — relating to the pleroma
- pleximeter — a small, thin plate, as of ivory, placed against the body to mediate the blow of a plexor.
- pleximetry — the practice of using a pleximeter
- plumassier — a person who works with ornamental feathers
- polymerise — to subject to polymerization.
- polymerism — Chemistry. a polymeric state.
- polymerize — to subject to polymerization.
- pomeranian — of, relating to, or characteristic of Pomerania.
- pomiferous — bearing pomes or pomelike fruits.
- praeludium — a prelude, now predominantly in a musical context
- praemunire — a writ charging the offense of resorting to a foreign court or authority, as that of the pope, and thus calling in question the supremacy of the English crown.
- praetorium — (in Roman history) the headquarters or residence of a Roman official, governor or military commander
- pragmatize — to act or view matters pragmatically
- pre-atomic — of or relating to the period of history preceding the atomic age.
- pre-climax — a stable community that precedes the full development of the climax community of a given area and that results from local variations in soil and water.
- pre-inform — to supply with information beforehand: He preinformed the newspapers of his decision.
- preadamite — a person supposed to have existed before Adam.
- preceramic — noting or pertaining to a period or culture antedating the use of ceramics or pottery.
- preeminent — eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
- preempting — to occupy (land) in order to establish a prior right to buy.
- preemption — the act or right of claiming or purchasing before or in preference to others.
- preemptive — of or relating to preemption.
- prehominid — any of the extinct humanlike primates classified in the former family Prehominidae.
- preimposed — imposed beforehand
- premarital — preceding marriage.
- premaxilla — one of a pair of bones of the upper jaw of vertebrates, situated in front of and between the maxillary bones.
- premedical — of or relating to studies in preparation for the formal study of medicine: a premedical course.
- premeiotic — occurring before the start of meiosis
- premention — to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.
- premiering — a first public performance or showing of a play, opera, film, etc.
- premoisten — to moisten beforehand
- premonitor — a person who, or a thing which, forewarns
- premycotic — relating to the early phase of mycosis fungoides
- prenominal — being such in name only; so-called; putative: a nominal treaty; the nominal head of the country.
- preprimary — preceding a primary election: preprimary endorsement.
- presbytism — the condition of being affected by presbyopia
- presentism — a partiality towards present-day points of view, esp by those interpreting history
- press time — the time at which a pressrun begins, especially that of a newspaper.
- presurmise — a surmise previously formed.
- primaquine — a viscous liquid, C 1 5 H 2 1 N 3 O, used in the treatment of malaria.
- primaveral — of, in, or pertaining to the early springtime: primaveral longings to sail around the world.
- prime bill — a bill that is accepted by a bank in first-class credit
- prime cost — that part of the cost of a commodity deriving from the labor and materials directly utilized in its manufacture.
- prime rate — the minimum interest rate charged by a commercial bank on short-term business loans to large, best-rated customers or corporations.
- prime ribs — a serving of the roasted ribs and meat from a prime cut of beef.
- prime time — the hours, generally between 8 and 11 p.m., usually having the largest audience of the day.
- primevally — of or relating to the first age or ages, especially of the world: primeval forms of life.
- primogenit — the eldest child in a family