13-letter words starting with pro
- proton number — the number of positive charges or protons in the nucleus of an atom of a given element, and therefore also the number of electrons normally surrounding the nucleus. Symbol: Z. Abbreviation: at. no.;
- protonotariat — the prelates of the Roman Curia
- protriptyline — a white to yellow powder, C 1 9 H 2 1 N, used for the treatment of depression.
- prove a point — If you prove a point, you show other people that you know something or can do something, although your action may have no other purpose.
- provence rose — an erect Eurasian shrub, Rosa gallica, of the rose family, having a creeping rootstock, densely prickly and bristly stems, and large, solitary, pink or crimson flowers.
- proverbialism — a proverbial expression
- proverbialist — a person who composes, records or uses proverbial expressions
- proverbialize — to use in a proverbial way
- provincialise — to make provincial in character.
- provincialism — narrowness of mind, ignorance, or the like, considered as resulting from lack of exposure to cultural or intellectual activity.
- provincialist — a native or inhabitant of a province.
- provinciality — provincial character.
- provincialize — to make provincial in character.
- provisionally — providing or serving for the time being only; existing only until permanently or properly replaced; temporary: a provisional government.
- provocational — the act of provoking.
- provocatively — tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing.
- provost court — a military court convened in occupied territory under military government, usually composed of one officer and empowered to try military personnel and civilians for minor offenses.
- provost guard — a detachment of soldiers assigned to police duties under the provost marshal.
- proxy gateway — proxy server