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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

seminal

IPA: /ˈsɛmɪnəl/

KK: /ˈsɛmɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong influence on future developments or ideas; original and creative.

Example: The scientist's seminal research laid the groundwork for many future studies in the field.

seminally

IPA: /ˈsɛmɪnəli/

KK: /ˈsɛmɪnəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is original and influential, often leading to new ideas or developments.

Example: The research was seminally important in the field of psychology, paving the way for future studies.

seminar

IPA: /ˈsɛmɪnɑːr/

KK: /ˈsɛmɪnɑr/

noun

Definition: A meeting where people come together to discuss ideas, share information, or learn about a specific topic, often in an academic setting.

Example: The professor organized a seminar to discuss the latest research findings in environmental science.

seminarian

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈnɛəriən/

KK: /sɛməˈnɛrɪən/

noun

Definition: A person who is studying at a religious school, especially to become a priest.

Example: The seminarian spent several years learning about theology and pastoral care.

seminarist

IPA: /ˈsɛmɪnəˌrɪst/

KK: /ˈsɛmɪnərɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who is a member of a seminar or a student training to become a priest at a religious school.

Example: The seminarist attended classes on theology and ethics to prepare for his future role in the church.

seminary

IPA: //ˈsɛmɪˌnɛri//

KK: /ˈsɛmɪˌnɛri/

noun

Definition: A school or institution where students are trained, especially for religious leadership roles like priests or ministers.

Example: He decided to attend a seminary to prepare for his future as a pastor.

seminiferous

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈnɪfərəs/

KK: /sɛˈmɪnɪfərəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the production or bearing of seeds or semen.

Example: The seminiferous tubules in the testes are responsible for sperm production.

semiological

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /sɛmiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.

Example: The semiological approach helps us understand how meaning is constructed in language and culture.

semiologist

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /sɛmiˈɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies signs and symbols and how they are used in communication.

Example: The semiologist analyzed the meaning behind the advertisements.

semiology

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈɒlədʒi/

KK: /sɛmiˈɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of signs and symbols, especially in relation to their use in communication and meaning.

Example: Semiology helps us understand how signs convey meaning in different contexts.

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