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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

prohibited

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not allowed by law or rules.

Example: Smoking is prohibited in this area.

verb

Definition: To not allow something; to make it illegal or not permitted.

Example: The school has prohibited students from using their phones during class.

prohibition

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪʃən/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A law or rule that makes something illegal or forbids it.

Example: The prohibition of smoking in public places has improved air quality.

prohibitionist

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪʃənɪst/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or advocates for the banning of the production and sale of alcoholic drinks.

Example: The prohibitionist campaigned for laws to restrict alcohol sales in the community.

prohibitive

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that prevents or forbids action, often because it is too expensive or difficult to achieve.

Example: The prohibitive cost of the new technology made it inaccessible for most small businesses.

prohibitively

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪvli/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that prevents something from happening or makes it very difficult, often due to high costs or restrictions.

Example: The prices for the concert tickets were prohibitively high for most fans.

prohibitiveness

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪvnəs/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being restrictive or preventing something from happening, often due to high costs or strict rules.

Example: The prohibitiveness of the new regulations made it difficult for small businesses to operate.

prohibitory

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪtəri/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Something that prevents or forbids an action or behavior.

Example: The prohibitory laws made it illegal to sell alcohol in the city.

projectable

IPA: /prəˈdʒɛktəbl/

KK: /prəˈdʒɛktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be shown or displayed, often in a way that allows for future planning or estimation.

Example: The data from the survey is projectable onto future trends in consumer behavior.

projective

IPA: /prəˈdʒɛktɪv/

KK: /prəˈdʒɛktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that extends outward or is related to projection, often used in mathematics and psychology.

Example: The projective properties of the shape remain unchanged when viewed from different angles.

projectively

IPA: /prəˈdʒɛktɪvli/

KK: /prəˈdʒɛktɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to or is characteristic of projection, often used in mathematics or psychology.

Example: The data was analyzed projectively to understand the underlying patterns.

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