IPA: /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/
KK: /ɛkˈstɛmpəraɪz/
Definition: To perform or create something without preparation or planning, often in an impromptu manner.
Example: During the meeting, she had to extemporise her presentation when the projector failed.
IPA: /ɛkˌstɛmpəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /ɛkˌstɛmpəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition: The act of speaking or performing without preparation or planning, often in a spontaneous manner.
Example: His extemporization during the speech impressed the audience with its creativity.
IPA: /ɛkˈstɛmpəraɪzər/
KK: /ɛkˈstɛmpəraɪzər/
Definition: A person who speaks or performs without preparation, often improvising their words or actions.
Example: The extemporizer captivated the audience with his spontaneous speech.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsəˌbɪlɪti/
KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsəˌbɪlɪti/
Definition: The quality of a design that allows for future improvements or expansions.
Example: The software's extensibility makes it easy to add new features as needed.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsaɪl/
KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsaɪl/
Definition: Able to be stretched or extended; having the capacity to be expanded in size or length.
Example: The material used in the jacket is extensile, allowing it to fit various body shapes.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnʃənl/
KK: /ɪkˈstɛnʃənl/
Definition: Relating to the concept of extension, which refers to the physical space that an object occupies or the range of things that a term can refer to.
Example: In mathematics, extensional properties are important for understanding the relationships between different sets.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/
KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/
Definition: The quality or state of being large in size, amount, or scope.
Example: The extensiveness of the research project allowed for a thorough understanding of the topic.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsəˌmɛtə/
KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsəˌmɛtər/
Definition: A device that measures very small changes in the shape or size of a material when it is stretched, compressed, bent, or twisted.
Example: The engineer used an extensometer to monitor the strain on the metal beam during the test.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪt/
KK: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪt/
Definition: To make something seem less serious or important, often by providing excuses or reasons that lessen the blame.
Example: The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by explaining the difficult circumstances.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ/
KK: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ/
Definition: Something that makes a situation less serious or more understandable by providing a reason or excuse.
Example: The judge considered the extenuating circumstances before making a decision.
Definition: To make a situation seem less serious or more forgivable by providing excuses or reasons.
Example: The lawyer presented extenuating circumstances to reduce the defendant's sentence.
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