IPA: /əˈfeɪzɪk/
KK: /əˈfeɪzɪk/
Definition: Relating to a condition that affects a person's ability to communicate, often due to brain damage.
Example: The aphasic patient struggled to find the right words during the therapy session.
Definition: A person who has difficulty speaking or understanding language due to a brain injury or illness.
Example: The aphasic struggled to find the right words during the conversation.
IPA: /əˈfɪərəsɪs/
KK: /əˈfɪrəsɪs/
Definition: A medical procedure where blood is taken from a donor, separated into its parts, and some parts are kept while the rest is returned to the donor.
Example: During apheresis, the doctor collected the plasma from the donor's blood.
IPA: /əˈfoʊniə/
KK: /əˈfoʊniə/
Definition: A condition where a person loses their ability to speak, often due to illness or injury affecting the vocal cords.
Example: After the surgery, she experienced aphonia and could only communicate by whispering.
IPA: /əˈfɒnɪk/
KK: /əˈfɒnɪk/
Definition: Describing a state of being without voice or sound, often referring to someone who cannot speak or is very quiet.
Example: After losing his voice, he felt aphonic and could only communicate through gestures.
IPA: /ˈæf.ə.raɪz/
KK: /ˈæfərˌaɪz/
Definition: To express a general truth or principle in a concise and memorable way.
Example: He likes to aphorise his thoughts to make them more impactful.
IPA: /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/
KK: /ˈæfərɪzəm/
Definition: A short and clever saying that expresses a general truth or principle.
Example: The aphorism 'Actions speak louder than words' reminds us that what we do is more important than what we say.
IPA: /ˈæfərɪst/
KK: /ˈæfərɪst/
Definition: A person who creates short, clever statements that express a general truth or principle.
Example: The aphorist shared his thoughts on life through witty and insightful sayings.
IPA: /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/
KK: /æfɔˈrɪstɪk/
Definition: Relating to short, clever sayings that express a general truth or principle.
Example: His writing is known for its aphoristic style, often conveying deep insights in just a few words.
IPA: /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪ.kli/
KK: /æfərˈɪstɪkli/
Definition: In a way that expresses a general truth or principle, often in a concise and witty manner.
Example: She spoke aphoristically, sharing wise sayings that made everyone think.
Definition: To speak or write in a way that uses short, clever statements that express a general truth or principle.
Example: He tends to aphorize during his lectures, making his points memorable.
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