DictionaryRoot: pro-
Latin
pro-
before, forward; on behalf of
Forms
- pro-
- por- — An older Latin variant retained in some compounds.
Origin
Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *pro, ‘before; forward.’
Note
Standing in front of someone can develop into acting on that person’s behalf.
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adjective
promissory
PRAH-mih-sor-ee/prˈɑmʌsˌɔri/
Containing or expressing a promise.
Etymology
The elements meaning 'beforehand' and 'send' combined in a verb that meant both 'send forth' and 'assure beforehand.' Promissory describes something containing that advance assurance, especially a commitment to pay or perform.
Related word entries
- compromiseMutual concessions
- compromiseWeakening or endangerment
- improvisation
- improvise
- portend
- portent
- portentous
- portraitVertical orientation
- portraitDepiction
- portray
- procedure
- proceedComing from a source
- proceedMoving forward
- processSequence of actions or changes
- processCeremonial walking
- procession
- proclaim
- proclamation
- proclivity
- proconsul
- procrastinate
- procrastination
- procreate
- procreation
- procurator
- procure
- procurement
- prodigal
- produceCreating or causing
- producePresenting for inspection or use
- producer
- product
- productionMaking
- productionPresenting evidence
- productive
- profanation
- profaneObscene
- profaneSecular
- professionOpen declaration
- professionSpecialized occupation
- professor
- proficiency
- proficient
- profit
- profligateImmoral living
- profligateReckless wastefulness
- profound
- profundity
- profuse
- profusion
- progenitor
- progeny
- progress
- progression
- prohibit
- prohibition
- prohibitive
- projectPlanned undertaking
- projectOutward transmission
- projectile
- projectionImage display
- projectionProtruding part
- projectionForecast
- projectionAttributing feelings to others
- prolapse
- prolixity
- promenade
- promiscuity
- promiscuous
- promise
- promissory
- promote
- promotion
- pronoun
- pronounceSpeaking sounds
- pronounceFormal declaration
- pronunciation
- propel
- proponent
- propose
- propositionProposal
- propositionStatement
- propound
- propulsion
- proscribe
- prosecute
- prosecution
- prosecutor
- prospectFuture possibility
- prospectWide view
- prospectSearch for resources
- prospective
- prospectus
- prostrate
- prostration
- protect
- protection
- protectionist
- protector
- protest
- protestation
- protractionProlonging in time
- protractionForward bodily movement
- protractor
- protrude
- protrusion
- protuberance
- provenance
- proverb
- proverbial
- provideState a requirement
- provideSupply what is needed
- providedOn condition
- providedEquipped with necessities
- providencePreparation for future needs
- providenceDivine care
- provident
- provisionLegal clause
- provisionSupplying what is needed
- proviso
- provocation
- provocative
- provoke
- purloin
- purportClaim
- purportGeneral meaning
- pursuant
- pursue
- pursuit
- purveyor
- purview