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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

contracture

IPA: /kənˈtræk.tʃər/

KK: /kɒnˈtræktʃər/

noun

Definition: A condition where a muscle or tissue becomes permanently shorter, leading to distortion or deformity, often affecting joints.

Example: After the injury, she developed a contracture that limited her movement.

contradictable

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəbl/

KK: /kɒntrəˈdɪktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be denied or opposed; something that can be argued against.

Example: The theory is contradictable, meaning it can be challenged by new evidence.

contradicted

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktɪd/

KK: /kɒntrəˈdɪktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is disputed or questioned, often because it contradicts another statement or belief.

Example: The findings of the study were contradicted by several experts in the field.

verb

Definition: To say the opposite of what someone else has said; to deny the truth of something.

Example: She contradicted his statement during the meeting.

contradictious

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃəs/

KK: /kɒntrəˈdɪkʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is full of inconsistencies or contradictions, often leading to confusion or disagreement.

Example: His argument was so contradictious that no one could follow his reasoning.

contradictor

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktə/

KK: /kɒntrəˈdɪktər/

noun

Definition: A person who says the opposite of what someone else has said, often to challenge or dispute their statement.

Example: During the debate, she played the role of a contradicter, questioning every point made by her opponent.

contradictory

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri/

KK: /kɒntrəˈdɪktəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is in conflict or disagreement with itself or another statement.

Example: His actions were contradictory to his words, making it hard to trust him.

noun

Definition: A statement or idea that is in conflict with another, making it impossible for both to be true at the same time.

Example: The two statements were contradictory, as one claimed it was raining while the other said it was sunny.

contraindicate

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈɪndɪkeɪt/

KK: /kɒntrəˈɪndɪkeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To suggest that a certain treatment or action should not be taken because it may be harmful or not suitable.

Example: The doctor said that the new medication may contraindicate the use of the old one.

contralateral

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈlætərəl/

KK: /kɒntrəˈlætərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or occurring on the opposite side of the body from a specified point.

Example: The doctor explained that the pain in the left arm could be contralateral to the injury on the right side.

contraposition

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

KK: /kɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation where two ideas or statements are opposites of each other, often used in logic to show how one statement relates to another by negating their parts.

Example: In logic, contraposition helps to understand the relationship between different propositions.

contrapuntal

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈpʌntəl/

KK: /kɒntrəˈpʌntəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a style of music that combines two or more independent melodies to create harmony.

Example: The composer used a contrapuntal technique to enrich the texture of the piece.

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