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anaphora

IPA: /əˈnæfərə/

KK: /əˈnæfərə/

noun

Definition: A term in linguistics that refers to the use of a word or phrase to refer back to another word or phrase, often used for clarity or emphasis. It can also mean the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive sentences or clauses.

Example: In the sentence 'When he arrived, he was surprised to see her', 'he' is an example of anaphora referring back to a previously mentioned noun.

anaphoric

IPA: /əˈnæfərɪk/

KK: /əˈnæfərɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a word or phrase that refers back to another word or phrase mentioned earlier in a sentence or text.

Example: In the sentence 'Maria lost her keys, and she can't find them', the word 'she' is an anaphoric reference to 'Maria'.

anaphorically

IPA: /əˌnæfəˈrɪkli/

KK: /əˈnæfərɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that refers back to a previous word or phrase in a sentence.

Example: The pronoun was used anaphorically to refer to the noun mentioned earlier.

anaphrodisiac

IPA: /ˌænəfrəˈdɪziˌæk/

KK: /ˌænəfrəˈdɪziˌæk/

adjective

Definition: Something that reduces or suppresses sexual desire.

Example: Some medications can act as an anaphrodisiac, making it difficult to feel attracted to others.

noun

Definition: A substance that decreases or stops sexual desire and interest.

Example: Some people believe that certain foods can act as an anaphrodisiac, reducing sexual desire.

anaphylactoid

IPA: /ˌænəfɪˈlæktɔɪd/

KK: /ˌænəˈfaɪlækˌtɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a severe allergic reaction that can occur suddenly and may be life-threatening.

Example: The patient experienced an anaphylactoid reaction after eating shellfish.

anaplasia

IPA: /ˌænəˈpleɪziə/

KK: /ˌænəˈpleɪziə/

noun

Definition: A condition where cells revert to a less mature or less specialized form, often seen in cancerous tumors.

Example: The doctor explained that anaplasia can indicate a more aggressive type of cancer.

anaplastic

IPA: /ˌænəˈplæstɪk/

KK: /ˌænəˈplæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to cells that have lost their specialized functions and characteristics, often seen in certain types of cancer.

Example: The doctor explained that anaplastic tumors are more aggressive and harder to treat than other types.

anarchic

IPA: /æˈnɑːrkɪk/

KK: /əˈnɑrkɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or system that is chaotic and lacks order or control, often associated with the absence of government or authority.

Example: The protest turned anarchic as people began to ignore the rules and act freely.

anarchical

IPA: /əˈnɑːrkɪkəl/

KK: /əˈnɑrkɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by a lack of order or control, often leading to chaos or disorder.

Example: The protest turned anarchical as people began to ignore the rules and create their own chaos.

anarchically

IPA: /əˈnɑrkɪkli/

KK: /æˈnɑrkɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that lacks order or control, often associated with chaos or the absence of government.

Example: The group operated anarchically, ignoring all rules and regulations.

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