Index of English words, starting with "pr"

(1) - Protasis (n.) The first part of a drama, of a poem, or the like; the introduction; opposed to epitasis.
(2) - Protasis (n.) The introductory or subordinate member of a sentence, generally of a conditional sentence; -- opposed to apodosis. See Apodosis.
(3) - Protasis (n.) A proposition; a maxim.

(1) - Protatic (a.) Of or pertaining to the protasis of an ancient play; introductory.

(1) - Protean (a.) Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms; as, an amoeba is a protean animalcule.
(2) - Protean (a.) Of or pertaining to Proteus; characteristic of Proteus.

(1) - Protect (v. t.) To cover or shield from danger or injury; to defend; to guard; to preserve in safety; as, a father protects his children.