Preterition is a 11 letter word which starts with the letter P and ends with the letter N for which we found 3 definitions.
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(n.) The act of passing or going past; the state of being past. |
(n.) A figure by which in pretending to pass over anything a summary mention of it is made; as I will not say he is valiant he is learned he is just. Called also paraleipsis. |
(n.) The omission by a testator of some one of his heirs who is entitled to a portion. |