English words starting with procli

Meanings of Proclimax:

noun

In the monoclimax theory of plant succession: a point that occurs in place of the predicted climax owing to modification or delayed development resulting from environmental conditions.

Meanings of Procline:

adjective

Especially of an area of a brachiopod: = proclined .

verb

To realign (a tooth) so that it is angled forwards.

Meanings of Proclisis:

noun

Pronunciation as a proclitic; the transference of stress to a following word.

Meanings of Proclitic:

noun

A word pronounced with so little emphasis that it is shortened and forms part of the following word, e.g. at in at home.

Usage examples:

The indefinite article ‘a’ is a proclitic, a word that wants to merge phonologically with the word …

adjective

Denoting or relating to a proclitic.

Meanings of Proclivities:

noun

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.

Usage examples:

A proclivity for hard work

Meanings of Proclivity:

noun

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.

Usage examples:

A proclivity for hard work