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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

asymmetrically

IPA: //eɪˈsɪmɛtrɪkli//

KK: /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not the same on both sides or not equal in size, shape, or arrangement.

Example: The two sides of the sculpture were asymmetrically designed to create a unique visual effect.

asymptote

IPA: /ˈæs.ɪm.təʊt/

KK: /ˈæsɪmˌtoʊt/

noun

Definition: A line that gets closer and closer to a curve but never actually touches it, even as the curve extends infinitely.

Example: In mathematics, an asymptote is used to describe the behavior of a curve as it approaches a line.

asymptotic

IPA: /ˌæsɪmˈtɒtɪk/

KK: /æˌsɪmpˈtɒtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a line that a curve approaches as it heads towards infinity, but never actually touches.

Example: The function has an asymptotic behavior as it approaches the value of zero.

asymptotically

IPA: /ˌæsɪmpˈtɒtɪkli/

KK: /æˌsɪmpˈtɒtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that approaches a limit but never actually reaches it, often used in mathematics and statistics.

Example: The function behaves asymptotically as it approaches infinity.

asynapsis

IPA: /əˈsɪnæpsɪs/

KK: /əˈsɪnəpsɪs/

noun

Definition: The inability of similar chromosomes to connect with each other during the process of cell division that leads to the formation of gametes.

Example: Asynapsis can lead to genetic abnormalities in the offspring.

asynchronism

IPA: /eɪˈsɪŋkrənɪzəm/

KK: /eɪˈsɪŋkrənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A situation where events do not happen at the same time or in sync with each other.

Example: The asynchronism in the data processing caused delays in the final report.

asynchronously

IPA: /əˈsɪŋkrənəsli/

KK: /ə'sɪŋkrənəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not happen at the same time or in a synchronized manner.

Example: The data was processed asynchronously, allowing other tasks to run simultaneously.

asynchrony

IPA: /eɪˈsɪŋkrəni/

KK: /eɪˈsɪŋkrəni/

noun

Definition: The condition where things do not happen at the same time or are not coordinated with each other.

Example: The asynchrony in the data processing caused delays in the final report.

asyndetic

IPA: //əˈsɪndɛtɪk//

KK: /əˈsɪndɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a style of writing or speech that does not use conjunctions to connect phrases or clauses.

Example: The poet's asyndetic style created a sense of urgency in the poem.

asyndeton

IPA: //əˈsɪndɪtən//

KK: /əˈsɪndɪtən/

noun

Definition: A writing style where conjunctions are left out of sentences, making the phrases more impactful or dramatic.

Example: In his speech, he used asyndeton to create a sense of urgency: "I came, I saw, I conquered."

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