IPA: /ˈkætaɪən/
KK: /ˈkætaɪən/
Definition: A type of ion that carries a positive charge and moves towards the negative electrode during electrolysis.
Example: In a solution, the cation is attracted to the cathode where it can gain electrons.
IPA: /kæˈtaɪnɪk/
KK: /kæˈtaɪnɪk/
Definition: Relating to a type of ion that has a positive charge and is attracted to negative electrodes in electrolysis.
Example: Cationic surfactants are often used in shampoos and conditioners to help reduce static and improve hair texture.
IPA: /ˈkɔːdəli/
KK: /ˈkɔːdəli/
Definition: In a way that relates to the tail or the back part of an animal's body.
Example: The animal moved caudally, indicating its tail was leading the way.
IPA: /ˈkɔːdeɪt/
KK: /ˈkɔːdeɪt/
Definition: Describing something that has a tail or a structure resembling a tail.
Example: The caudate lobe of the liver is shaped like a tail.
IPA: /ˈkɔːzəl/
KK: /ˈkɔːzəl/
Definition: Relating to or indicating a reason or cause for something.
Example: There is a causal link between smoking and lung cancer.
Definition: A word or phrase that shows a cause or reason for something happening.
Example: In the sentence, 'She was late because of traffic', the word 'because' is a causal word.
IPA: /kɔˈzæl.dʒə/
KK: /kɔˈzæl.dʒə/
Definition: A type of pain that feels like a burning sensation, often caused by damage to a nerve.
Example: After the accident, she experienced causalgia in her arm, which felt like a constant burning pain.
IPA: /kɔˈzælɪti/
KK: /kɔˈzælɪti/
Definition: The principle that explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).
Example: Scientists study causality to understand how different factors influence each other.
IPA: /kɔːˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /kɔˈzeɪʃən/
Definition: The act or process of making something happen or producing an effect.
Example: The scientist studied the causation of the disease to find a cure.
IPA: /ˈkɔːzətɪv/
KK: /ˈkɔːzətɪv/
Definition: Relating to the action of causing something to happen or exist, often used in grammar to describe verbs that indicate an action performed by someone or something.
Example: In English, the verb 'make' can be used in a causative construction to indicate that someone causes something to happen.
IPA: /ˈkɔːzətɪvli/
KK: /ˈkɔːzətɪvli/
Definition: In a way that causes something to happen or brings about a result.
Example: The teacher explained the concept causatively, helping the students understand the cause-and-effect relationship.
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