IPA: /sɪˈnæptəˌsoʊm/
KK: /sɪˈnæptəˌsoʊm/
Definition: A small structure formed from nerve endings at a connection point between nerve cells, which stays intact after the nerve tissue is broken down.
Example: Researchers studied the synaptosome to understand how nerve signals are transmitted.
IPA: /ˌsɪn.ɑːrˈθroʊ.daɪ.əl/
KK: /sɪˌnɑrθrəˈdaɪəl/
Definition: Relating to a type of joint in the body that does not allow any movement between the bones.
Example: The skull bones are connected by synarthrodial joints, which do not permit any movement.
IPA: /sɪˈnɑːrθroʊsɪs/
KK: /sɪˈnɑrθroʊsɪs/
Definition: A type of joint in the body where the bones are tightly connected and do not move, often found in places like the skull.
Example: The sutures of the skull are examples of synarthrosis, where the bones are fused together.
IPA: /sɪŋˈkrəʊnɪti/
KK: /sɪŋˈkrəʊnɪti/
Definition: The condition where things happen at the same time or in a coordinated manner.
Example: The synchroneity of the two events made it difficult to determine which one caused the other.
IPA: /sɪnˈkrɒnɪk/
KK: /sɪnˈkrɒnɪk/
Definition: Relating to the study of things at a specific time without considering their history or development over time.
Example: The synchronic analysis of the language focused on its current structure rather than its evolution.
IPA: /sɪŋˈkrɪnɪkəl/
KK: /sɪŋˈkrɪnɪkəl/
Definition: Occurring at the same time or simultaneously; related to events that happen together.
Example: The synchronical events in the two cities were celebrated with a joint festival.
IPA: /sɪŋˈkrɒnɪkli/
KK: /sɪŋˈkrɒnɪkli/
Definition: In a way that considers something at a specific point in time, rather than over a period of time.
Example: The researchers analyzed the languages synchronically to understand their current structures.
IPA: /sɪŋˈkrɒnɪsɪti/
KK: /sɪŋˈkrɒnɪsɪti/
Definition: The occurrence of events that are meaningfully related, often seen as coincidences that are not explained by cause and effect.
Example: Many people believe in synchronicity, feeling that certain coincidences have a deeper meaning.
IPA: /ˈsɪŋkrənaɪz/
KK: /sɪŋkəˌnaɪz/
Definition: To make things happen at the same time or rate, or to coordinate actions so they occur together.
Example: We need to synchronise our watches before the event starts.
IPA: /ˈsɪŋkrənɪzəm/
KK: /sɪŋˈkrɪnɪzəm/
Definition: The occurrence of events at the same time or the arrangement of events in a way that shows they happen together.
Example: The synchronism of the two historical events helped historians understand their relationship.
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