IPA: /juˈzɜːrp/
KK: /juˈzɜrp/
Definition: To take control of something, especially power or rights, from someone else without permission or legal right.
Example: The king was overthrown when a general attempted to usurp his throne.
IPA: /juːˈzɜːrpeɪʃən/
KK: /juːˈzɜːrpeɪʃən/
Definition: The act of taking control or power that does not belong to you, often in a wrongful or illegal way.
Example: The usurpation of the throne led to a civil war in the kingdom.
IPA: /ˈjuːtɪl/
KK: /ˈjuːtɪl/
Definition: Something that is helpful or beneficial in achieving a purpose.
Example: The new software proved to be quite utile for improving productivity.
IPA: /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/
KK: /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/
Definition: To make use of something for a particular purpose.
Example: We need to utilise our resources more efficiently.
IPA: /ˌjuːtɪˈlɪtəriən/
KK: /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/
Definition: Relating to a practical approach that emphasizes usefulness and functionality over aesthetics or other values.
Example: The utilitarian design of the furniture made it easy to use and maintain.
Definition: A person who supports or believes in the idea that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or utility.
Example: As a utilitarian, she always considers the consequences of her actions on the greater good.
IPA: /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛrɪənɪzəm/
KK: /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛrɪənɪzəm/
Definition: A belief or theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or utility for the greatest number of people.
Example: Utilitarianism is often discussed in philosophy classes as a way to evaluate moral decisions.
IPA: /ˈjuːtɪlaɪzəbl/
KK: /ˈjuːtɪlaɪzəbl/
Definition: Capable of being used or put into service.
Example: The new software is highly utilizable for various tasks.
IPA: /ˈʌtmoʊst/
KK: /ˈʌtmoʊst/
Definition: Referring to the highest or greatest degree of something; the most extreme or farthest point.
Example: She showed the utmost respect for her teachers.
Definition: The greatest possible amount or degree of something; the maximum limit or extent.
Example: She gave her utmost effort to complete the project on time.
IPA: /juˈtoʊpiən/
KK: /juˈtoʊpiən/
Definition: Describing an ideal place or situation that is perfect but not realistic or achievable in real life.
Example: The author wrote a utopian novel that imagined a world without poverty or war.
Definition: A person who believes in or seeks to create a perfect society where everything is ideal and harmonious.
Example: The utopian envisioned a world without poverty or conflict.
IPA: /juːˈtoʊpiənɪzəm/
KK: /juˈtoʊpiənɪzəm/
Definition: The beliefs or ideas about a perfect society that is often unrealistic or impractical.
Example: Many writers have explored the concept of utopianism in their works, imagining ideal societies.
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