IPA: /əˈprɛsɪvnəs/
KK: /əˈprɛsɪvnəs/
Definition: The quality or state of being harsh, cruel, or unjust, often causing discomfort or suffering.
Example: The oppressiveness of the heat made it difficult to concentrate on work.
IPA: /əˈproʊbriəs/
KK: /əˈproʊbriəs/
Definition: Causing shame or disgrace; expressing scorn or abuse.
Example: The critic's opprobrious remarks about the film upset the director.
IPA: /ˈɒpsɪmæθ/
KK: /ˈɑːpsɪmæθ/
Definition: A person who starts to learn or study something later in life, often after having missed the opportunity to do so when younger.
Example: My grandfather is an opsimath; he decided to learn to read and write in his seventies.
IPA: /ˈɒp.sə.nɪn/
KK: /ˈɑp.sə.nɪn/
Definition: A type of protein or antibody in the blood that helps the immune system recognize and attack foreign cells, like bacteria, by making them easier for immune cells to destroy.
Example: Opsonins play a crucial role in the immune response by marking pathogens for destruction.
IPA: /ˈɒp.sə.naɪz/
KK: /ˈɑp.səˌnaɪz/
Definition: To make certain cells, like bacteria, easier for the immune system to recognize and destroy.
Example: The vaccine helps to opsonize the bacteria, making it easier for the body to fight off infections.
IPA: /ˈɒptətɪv/
KK: /ˈɑːptətɪv/
Definition: Relating to a grammatical mood that expresses a wish or desire.
Example: In some languages, the optative mood is used to convey hopes or wishes.
Definition: A form of a verb that expresses a wish or desire.
Example: In some languages, the optative mood is used to express hopes or wishes.
IPA: /ˈɒptətɪvli/
KK: /ˈɑːptətɪvli/
Definition: In a manner that expresses a wish or desire.
Example: She spoke optatively, hoping for a better future.
IPA: /ˈɒptɪk/
KK: /ˈɑptɪk/
Definition: Related to the eye or the ability to see, often involving the science of light and vision.
Example: The optic nerve transmits visual information from the eye to the brain.
Definition: A part of an optical instrument, such as a lens or mirror, that helps to focus or direct light.
Example: The scientist adjusted the optic to improve the clarity of the image.
IPA: /ˈɒptɪsɪst/
KK: /ˈɑptɪsɪst/
Definition: A person who studies or works with light and vision, especially in relation to lenses and optical instruments.
Example: The opticist explained how different lenses can affect our vision.
IPA: /ˈɒptɪks/
KK: /ˈɑptɪks/
Definition: The area of science that studies light, how it behaves, and how we see things.
Example: The study of optics is essential for understanding how lenses work in glasses and cameras.
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