IPA: /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/
KK: /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/
Definition: The act of taking something for one's own use, often without permission, or the allocation of funds for a specific purpose.
Example: The government passed an appropriation bill to fund the new school project.
IPA: /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtɪv/
KK: /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtɪv/
Definition: Relating to taking something for oneself, often without permission or consideration for others.
Example: The artist faced criticism for his appropriative use of cultural symbols in his work.
IPA: /əˈpɜːrtənəns/
KK: /əˈpɜːrtənəns/
Definition: An item or right that is added to something more important, often related to property or equipment used for a specific purpose.
Example: The appurtenance of the house included a garage and a small garden.
IPA: /əˈpɜːrtənənt/
KK: /əˈpɜːrtənənt/
Definition: Related to something that is an accessory or a supplementary part of a property or legal right.
Example: The appurtenant rights to the land include access to the water source.
Definition: A thing that is added to something else, often providing additional support or functionality.
Example: The appurtenant structures around the main building enhance its overall design.
IPA: /əˈpræksɪk/
KK: /əˈpræksɪk/
Definition: Describing a condition where a person has difficulty coordinating movements, often due to a disorder of the central nervous system.
Example: The patient was diagnosed as apraxic, struggling to perform simple tasks like buttoning a shirt.
IPA: /ˌæprəˈpoʊ/
KK: /ˌæprəˈpoʊ/
Definition: Relevant and appropriate to a particular situation or context.
Example: Her comments were apropos to the discussion we were having about climate change.
Definition: At a suitable or relevant time; used to introduce a related comment or topic.
Example: Apropos of our earlier discussion, I think we should consider a different approach.
IPA: /əˈproʊtɪk/
KK: /əˈproʊtɪk/
Definition: A term used to describe a substance that does not have the ability to donate a hydrogen ion, meaning it cannot act as a proton donor.
Example: Water is a protic solvent, while hexane is an aprotic solvent.
IPA: /ˈæptərəl/
KK: /ˈæptərəl/
Definition: Describing a structure, particularly a classical temple, that does not have columns on its sides.
Example: The ancient temple was apteral, giving it a unique and open appearance.
IPA: /ˈæptɛst/
KK: /ˈæptɛst/
Definition: Most suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.
Example: She is the aptest candidate for the job due to her extensive experience.
IPA: /ˌæp.tɪˈtjuː.dɪ.nəl/
KK: /æpˈtɪtʃʊdɪnəl/
Definition: Relating to a person's natural ability or talent for something.
Example: Her aptitudinal skills in mathematics helped her excel in the competition.
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