Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to or having small rounded lumps or masses.

Example: The doctor noted that the growths on the skin were nodular in appearance.

Definition: A small, rounded lump or mass that can occur in various contexts, such as in the body, in plants, or in minerals.

Example: The doctor found a nodule on the patient's lung during the examination.

Definition: Relating to the intellect or mental activity.

Example: The philosopher's noetic approach emphasized the importance of understanding through reason.

Definition: Something that is harmful or offensive, especially in a way that causes disgust or discomfort.

Example: The noisome smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.

Definition: Relating to the system of names used in a particular field, especially in science.

Example: The nomenclatural rules for naming species are very strict.

Definition: A system of names used in a specific field, such as science or art, to categorize and identify things.

Example: The nomenclature of chemistry includes terms like molecule and compound.

Definition: Relating to something that exists in name only or is according to a plan or design, often used in contexts like finance or grammar.

Example: The nominal value of the stock does not reflect its actual market price.

Definition: A term or phrase that acts as a noun in a sentence, often referring to a person, place, thing, or idea.

Example: In the sentence 'Running is fun', the word 'running' is a nominal because it acts as a noun.

Definition: Relating to the belief that universals or abstract concepts do not have an independent existence but only exist as names or labels.

Example: The philosopher's views were considered nominalistic, as he argued that categories are merely human constructs.

Definition: A type of diagram that shows how three different variables are related, using lines or curves to help find the value of one variable based on the values of the other two.

Example: The engineer used a nomogram to calculate the required pressure for the system based on the temperature and volume.

Definition: A type of chart that shows how different numbers are related to each other, often using curves to represent different variables.

Example: Engineers often use a nomograph to quickly find the relationship between different measurements.