Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to a specific type of cell that is different from surrounding cells, often found in plants.

Example: The idioblastic cells in the plant help in storing nutrients.

Definition: Relating to specific, unique facts or events rather than general principles.

Example: History is an idiographic discipline, studying events that cannot be repeated.

Definition: The way a specific person speaks, which is different from how others speak in the same language or dialect.

Example: Her idiolect includes many unique phrases that reflect her personal experiences.

Definition: A phrase or expression in a language that has a meaning not easily understood from the individual words, often unique to a particular group or culture.

Example: The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an idiom that means to die.

Definition: Relating to expressions or phrases that are natural and common in a particular language, often not easily translated word-for-word into another language.

Example: She speaks idiomatic English, making her sound like a native speaker.

Definition: In a way that is natural and typical for a particular language or group of people, often using expressions that are not literally true.

Example: She speaks idiomatically, using phrases that are common in her culture.

Definition: Having a specific or unique form or shape that is characteristic of a particular type or category.

Example: The idiomorphic crystals in the mineral sample were distinct and easily identifiable.

Definition: Relating to a disease or condition that has no known cause or origin.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with an idiopathic condition that puzzled the specialists.

Definition: A unique or unusual feature or characteristic of a person or group that makes them different from others.

Example: Her idiosyncrasy of always wearing mismatched socks made her stand out in the crowd.

Definition: Something that is unique or peculiar to a particular person, often in a way that is unusual or eccentric.

Example: Her idiosyncratic style of painting makes her work stand out in the gallery.