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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

etiolate

IPA: /ˈiːtiəˌleɪt/

KK: /ˈiːtiəˌleɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become pale or white due to lack of light, especially in plants that grow in darkness.

Example: The seedlings began to etiolate as they stretched towards the faint light coming through the window.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a plant to grow without green color due to lack of sunlight, or to make someone or something appear weak and pale.

Example: The gardener tried to avoid etiolating the seedlings by ensuring they received enough light.

etiolated

IPA: /ˈiːtiəˌleɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈiːtiəˌleɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a plant that has become pale or weak due to lack of sunlight.

Example: The etiolated seedlings struggled to grow in the dark room.

verb

Definition: To cause a plant to grow pale and weak by preventing it from receiving enough light.

Example: The seedlings were etiolated due to lack of sunlight in the greenhouse.

etiolation

IPA: /ˌiːtiˈoʊleɪʃən/

KK: /ˌiːtiˈoʊleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process by which plants grow in low light conditions, resulting in elongated stems, fewer leaves, and a pale color due to lack of chlorophyll.

Example: The etiolation of the seedlings was evident as they reached for the sunlight.

etiologic

IPA: /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒɪk/

KK: /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the cause of a disease or condition.

Example: The doctor studied the etiologic factors that contributed to the patient's illness.

etiological

IPA: /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the cause or origin of a disease or condition.

Example: The doctor studied the etiological factors that contributed to the patient's illness.

etiologically

IPA: /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒɪkli/

KK: /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the cause or origin of something, especially in medicine or science.

Example: The symptoms were analyzed etiologically to determine their underlying causes.

etiology

IPA: /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒi/

KK: /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of the causes or origins of diseases and disorders, or the specific cause of a particular condition.

Example: The doctor explained the etiology of the patient's illness during the consultation.

etude

IPA: //eɪˈtjuːd//

KK: /ˈeɪtjuːd/

noun

Definition: A musical composition designed to help musicians practice a specific technique while also being artistically pleasing.

Example: The pianist performed a beautiful etude that showcased her technical skills.

etymological

IPA: /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the study of the origin and history of words and their meanings.

Example: The etymological roots of the word reveal its ancient origins.

etymologically

IPA: /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒɪkli/

KK: /ɛtɪˈmɑlədʒɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the origin and history of words and their meanings.

Example: The word is etymologically derived from Latin, showing its historical roots.

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