/ Dictionary / Index P presence of mind: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: pres'ence of mind' Pronunciation: [key] a calm state of mind that allows one to think clearly or act effectively in an emergency. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. presence chamber presenile Related Content Daily Word Quiz: rustic Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language