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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

metathetical

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈθɛtɪkəl/

KK: /mɛtəˈθɛtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that involves the rearrangement of sounds or letters in a word.

Example: The word 'aks' is a metathetical form of 'ask'.

metathetically

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈθɛtɪkli/

KK: /mɛtəˈθɛtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves the rearrangement of sounds or letters in a word.

Example: The word was pronounced metathetically, changing its original sound structure.

metathoracic

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈθɔrəsɪk/

KK: /mɛtəˈθɔrəsɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the metathorax, which is the third segment of the thorax in insects, located behind the mesothorax.

Example: The metathoracic region of the insect is crucial for its flight mechanics.

metazoan

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈzoʊən/

KK: /mɛtəˈzoʊən/

noun

Definition: A type of animal that is made up of many cells, which are organized into tissues and organs, and typically has a digestive system.

Example: Humans are metazoans, as they are multicellular organisms with complex structures.

metazoic

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈzoʊɪk/

KK: /mɛtəˈzoʊɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a large group of animals that have complex structures and are made up of many cells, known as metazoa.

Example: The study of metazoic organisms helps scientists understand the evolution of complex life forms.

metencephalic

IPA: /ˌmɛtənˈsɛfəlɪk/

KK: /mɛtənˈsɛfəlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a part of the brain that is involved in coordinating movement and balance.

Example: The doctor explained that the metencephalic region plays a crucial role in motor control.

metencephalon

IPA: /ˌmɛtənˈsɛfəlɒn/

KK: /mɛtənˈsɛfələn/

noun

Definition: The front part of the hindbrain in an embryo, which develops into the cerebellum and pons in adults.

Example: The metencephalon plays a crucial role in coordinating movement and balance.

meteoric

IPA: /mɪˈtɪərɪk/

KK: /mɪˈtɪrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a meteor, especially in speed or sudden brilliance; often used to describe a rapid rise or success.

Example: Her meteoric rise in the film industry surprised everyone.

meteorically

IPA: /mɪˈtɪərɪkli/

KK: /mɪˈtɪrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very rapid or sudden, like a meteor moving through the sky.

Example: Her career took off meteorically after she won the award.

meteoritic

IPA: /ˌmiːtəˈrɪtɪk/

KK: /mɪˈtɪrɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of meteorites, which are fragments of rock or metal that fall to Earth from space.

Example: The meteoritic material found in the crater provided valuable information about the origins of the solar system.

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