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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

convalescence

IPA: /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsəns/

KK: /kɒnvəˈlɛsəns/

noun

Definition: The process of recovering health and strength after being sick or injured.

Example: After her surgery, she spent several weeks in convalescence before returning to work.

convect

IPA: /kənˈvɛkt/

KK: /kənˈvɛkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move or transfer heat through a fluid (like air or water) as it rises or circulates.

Example: The warm air began to convect, creating a gentle breeze in the room.

transitive verb

Definition: To transfer heat through a fluid (like air or water) by the movement of the fluid itself.

Example: The heater will convect warm air throughout the room.

convective

IPA: /kənˈvɛktɪv/

KK: /kənˈvɛktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids, such as air or water, where warmer areas rise and cooler areas sink.

Example: The convective currents in the atmosphere help to distribute heat around the planet.

conventionalism

IPA: /kənˈvɛnʃənəlɪzəm/

KK: /kənˈvɛnʃənəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or practice that follows traditional rules or norms in society.

Example: His views were criticized for their conventionalism, as they did not challenge the established norms.

conventionalist

IPA: /kənˈvɛnʃənəlɪst/

KK: /kənˈvɛnʃənəlɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or supporting traditional practices or beliefs rather than modern ideas.

Example: His conventionalist views often led him to resist change in the community.

noun

Definition: A person who supports traditional ideas and practices rather than new or different ones.

Example: As a conventionalist, she preferred to follow established customs in her work.

conventionality

IPA: /kənˌvɛnʃəˈnælɪti/

KK: /kənˌvɛnʃəˈnælɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of following accepted customs and practices in society.

Example: Her conventionality made her hesitant to try new things.

conventual

IPA: /kənˈvɛn.tʃu.əl/

KK: /kənˈvɛn(t)ʃuəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a religious community or a convent, often referring to the lifestyle or practices associated with such communities.

Example: The conventual lifestyle emphasizes prayer, community living, and service to others.

noun

Definition: A person who belongs to a religious community, especially one that lives in a convent or monastery.

Example: The conventual dedicated their lives to serving the community and practicing their faith.

convergence

IPA: /kənˈvɜːrdʒəns/

KK: /kənˈvɜr.dʒəns/

noun

Definition: The act or process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point or place.

Example: The convergence of the two rivers created a beautiful landscape.

convergency

IPA: /kənˈvɜrdʒənsi/

KK: /kənˈvɜrdʒənsi/

noun

Definition: The process of coming together or meeting at a point from different directions.

Example: The convergency of different cultures can lead to a rich exchange of ideas.

convergent

IPA: /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

KK: /kənˈvɜrdʒənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing things that are moving toward a common point or coming together from different directions.

Example: The convergent ideas from various experts led to a successful solution.

noun

Definition: A specific type of number that results from a continued fraction that has been completed after a certain number of terms.

Example: The convergent of the continued fraction provided a precise approximation of the irrational number.

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