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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

esthetical

IPA: /ɛsˈθɛtɪkəl/

KK: /ɛsˈθɛtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example: The esthetical design of the building attracted many visitors.

esthetically

IPA: /ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/

KK: /ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example: The garden was designed esthetically, with colorful flowers and elegant pathways.

estheticism

IPA: /ɛsˈθɛtɪsɪzəm/

KK: /ɛsˈθɛtɪsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief in the importance of beauty and artistic expression in life, often prioritizing aesthetic values over moral or social themes.

Example: The artist's work was deeply influenced by the principles of estheticism, focusing on beauty rather than message.

esthetics

IPA: /ɛsˈθɛtɪks/

KK: /ɛsˈθɛtɪks/

noun

Definition: A branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of beauty, art, and taste, and with the creation and appreciation of beauty.

Example: The esthetics of the painting captivated everyone who saw it.

estivate

IPA: /ˈɛstɪveɪt/

KK: /ˈɛstəˌveɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To spend the summer in a dormant or inactive state, often to avoid heat or drought.

Example: Some animals estivate during the hot summer months to conserve energy.

etherified

IPA: /ˈiːθərɪfaɪd/

KK: /ˈiːθərɪfaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Changed into a type of chemical compound known as ether.

Example: The chemist etherified the alcohol to create a new substance.

verb

Definition: To convert a substance into an ether, which is a type of organic compound.

Example: The chemist etherified the alcohol to create a new compound.

etherise

IPA: /ˈiːθəraɪz/

KK: /ˈiːθəraɪz/

verb

Definition: To put someone into a state of anesthesia using ether, making them unconscious and unable to feel pain during a medical procedure.

Example: The doctor decided to etherise the patient before the surgery to ensure they wouldn't feel any discomfort.

ethician

IPA: /ɛˈθɪʃən/

KK: /ɛˈθɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or writes about moral principles and values.

Example: The ethician presented a compelling argument about the importance of honesty in society.

ethics

IPA: /ˈɛθɪks/

KK: /ˈɛθɪks/

noun

Definition: The principles that help people decide what is right and wrong in their behavior and actions.

Example: The company has strict ethics that all employees must follow.

ethnomusicology

IPA: /ˌɛθnoʊˌmjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒi/

KK: /ɛθnoʊmjuːzɪˈkɑːlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of music from different cultures and how it relates to their societies and traditions.

Example: She decided to pursue a degree in ethnomusicology to explore the music of indigenous peoples.

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