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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

classicality

IPA: //klæˈsɪkəlɪti//

KK: /ˈklæsɪkəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being classical, often referring to traditional styles or principles in art, music, or science.

Example: The classicality of the music was evident in its adherence to traditional forms and structures.

classicism

IPA: /ˈklæsɪˌsɪzəm/

KK: /ˈklæsɪˌsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A style and set of principles in art, literature, and architecture that is based on the works of ancient Greece and Rome, focusing on harmony, simplicity, and proportion.

Example: The museum's new exhibit showcases the beauty of classicism in ancient sculptures and paintings.

classicist

IPA: /ˈklæsɪsɪst/

KK: /ˈklæsɪsɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or studies the principles of classicism, especially in art, literature, or philosophy, and is knowledgeable about ancient Greek and Latin cultures.

Example: The classicist gave a lecture on the influence of ancient Greek philosophy on modern thought.

classicistic

IPA: //klæsɪˈsɪtɪk//

KK: /klæsɪˈsɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a style of art, literature, or architecture that is based on the principles of ancient Greek and Roman culture.

Example: The classicistic design of the building reflects the influence of ancient architecture.

classification

IPA: /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /klæsəfəˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A way of organizing things into groups based on shared characteristics or qualities.

Example: The classification of animals helps scientists understand their relationships and behaviors.

classificatory

IPA: /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪtəri/

KK: /klæsɪfɪˌkeɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of organizing or categorizing things into groups based on shared characteristics.

Example: The classificatory system helps scientists organize species into different categories.

classified

IPA: /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

KK: /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Organized into specific groups or categories, often for privacy or security reasons.

Example: The government released some information, but much of it remains classified.

noun

Definition: A type of advertisement that is organized with similar ads based on a specific topic or category.

Example: I found a job opening in the classified section of the newspaper.

classifier

IPA: /ˈklæsɪfaɪər/

KK: /ˈklæsɪfaɪər/

noun

Definition: A word or morpheme used in some languages to indicate the category of a noun, especially when counting or measuring items.

Example: In Japanese, the word 'hon' is a classifier used for counting long, thin objects like pencils.

clastic

IPA: /ˈklæstɪk/

KK: /ˈklæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to materials that are made up of pieces or fragments of other rocks or substances.

Example: The geologist studied the clastic rocks to understand their formation.

clathrate

IPA: /ˈklæθreɪt/

KK: /ˈklæθreɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a structure that has a lattice-like appearance or is formed by enclosing molecules within the crystal structure of another substance.

Example: The clathrate structure of the material allows it to trap gas molecules effectively.

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound in which molecules of one substance are trapped within the structure of another substance, often forming a cage-like structure.

Example: The researchers studied the properties of a clathrate formed with water and gas molecules.

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