IPA: //eɪˈsɪmɛtrɪkli//
KK: /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkli/
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.
IPA: /ˈæs.ɪm.təʊt/
KK: /ˈæsɪmˌtoʊt/
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.
IPA: /ˌæsɪmˈtɒtɪk/
KK: /æˌsɪmpˈtɒtɪk/
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.
IPA: /ˌæsɪmpˈtɒtɪkli/
KK: /æˌsɪmpˈtɒtɪkli/
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.
IPA: /əˈsɪnæpsɪs/
KK: /əˈsɪnəpsɪs/
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.
IPA: /eɪˈsɪŋkrənɪzəm/
KK: /eɪˈsɪŋkrənɪzəm/
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.
IPA: /əˈsɪŋkrənəsli/
KK: /ə'sɪŋkrənəsli/
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.
IPA: /eɪˈsɪŋkrəni/
KK: /eɪˈsɪŋkrəni/
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.
IPA: //əˈsɪndɛtɪk//
KK: /əˈsɪndɪtɪk/
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.
IPA: //əˈsɪndɪtən//
KK: /əˈsɪndɪtən/
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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