IPA: /prəˈfɪl.æk.tɪk/
KK: /prəˈfɪl.æk.tɪk/
Definition: Serving to prevent disease or protect against something harmful.
Example: The doctor recommended a prophylactic treatment to reduce the risk of infection.
Definition: A device or measure used to prevent disease or pregnancy, such as a condom or vaccine.
Example: He always uses a prophylactic to ensure safety during intimate moments.
IPA: /prəˈfɪl.æk.sɪs/
KK: /prəˈfɪl.æk.sɪs/
Definition: A method or treatment used to prevent disease or protect health.
Example: Vaccination is a common form of prophylaxis against infectious diseases.
IPA: /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/
KK: /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/
Definition: The state of being close to someone or something in terms of location, relationship, or similarity.
Example: Their propinquity made it easy for them to become close friends.
IPA: /prəˌpɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
KK: /prəˌpɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
Definition: An act or offering made to please a god or to make up for a wrong done, often to seek forgiveness or favor.
Example: In ancient cultures, propitiation was often performed through sacrifices to appease the gods.
IPA: /prəˈpɪʃ.ɪ.ə.tɔːr.i/
KK: /prəˈpɪʃiəˌtɔri/
Definition: Relating to actions or offerings that are meant to appease or calm someone, often in a religious or spiritual context.
Example: The priest made a propitiatory offering to seek forgiveness for the community's sins.
IPA: /prəˈpɪʃəs/
KK: /prəˈpɪʃəs/
Definition: Describing something that is likely to produce good results or is favorable for success.
Example: The weather conditions were propitious for the outdoor event, allowing everyone to enjoy the day.
IPA: /prəˈpɪʃəsli/
KK: /prəˈpɪʃəsli/
Definition: In a way that is likely to produce a good result or is favorable.
Example: The weather was propitiously sunny for our outdoor wedding.
IPA: /prəˈpɪʃ.əs.nəs/
KK: /prəˈpɪʃəsnəs/
Definition: The quality of being favorable or likely to lead to success.
Example: The propitiousness of the weather made it a perfect day for a picnic.
IPA: /prəˈpoʊnənt/
KK: /prəˈpoʊnənt/
Definition: A person who supports or argues for a particular idea, plan, or cause.
Example: She is a strong proponent of environmental protection.
IPA: /ˌprəʊpɔːʃəˈnælɪti/
KK: /prəˌpɔrʧəˈnælɪti/
Definition: The quality or state of being in proportion, meaning that two or more things are related in a balanced way.
Example: The proportionality of the budget to the population size ensures fair distribution of resources.
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