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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

grammatical

IPA: /ɡrəˈmætɪkəl/

KK: /grəˈmætɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the rules and structure of a language, especially in terms of how words are combined to form sentences correctly.

Example: The teacher explained the grammatical rules of the English language to the students.

grammaticality

IPA: /ɡrəˈmætɪkəlɪti/

KK: /grəˈmætɪkəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being correct according to the rules of a language's grammar.

Example: The grammaticality of her sentences impressed the teacher.

grammaticalness

IPA: /ɡrəˈmætɪkəlnəs/

KK: /græˈmætɪkəlnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of following the rules of grammar in language.

Example: The grammaticalness of her writing impressed the teacher.

grandiloquence

IPA: /ɡrænˈdɪləkwəns/

KK: /ɡrænˈdɪləkwəns/

noun

Definition: A style of speaking or writing that is very fancy and uses big words, often to impress others.

Example: The politician's grandiloquence made his speech sound impressive, but many found it difficult to understand.

granum

IPA: /ˈɡræ.nəm/

KK: /ˈgrænəm/

noun

Definition: A small, stacked structure found in chloroplasts of plant cells that contains chlorophyll and is involved in the process of photosynthesis.

Example: The granum plays a crucial role in capturing light energy during photosynthesis.

grapheme

IPA: /ˈɡræfiːm/

KK: /ˈgræfiːm/

noun

Definition: A basic unit of a writing system, such as a letter or a combination of letters that represent a sound.

Example: In the word 'cat', the letters 'c', 'a', and 't' are all graphemes.

graticule

IPA: /ˈɡrætɪˌkjuːl/

KK: /ˈgrætɪˌkjuːl/

noun

Definition: A system of intersecting lines that form a grid, used to represent geographical coordinates like latitude and longitude on maps.

Example: The map features a graticule that helps users locate places using latitude and longitude.

gravamen

IPA: /ɡrəˈveɪmən/

KK: /grəˈveɪmən/

noun

Definition: The most important or serious part of a complaint or accusation, especially in legal contexts.

Example: The gravamen of her lawsuit was that the company had failed to provide a safe working environment.

gravimeter

IPA: /ˈɡrævɪˌmɛtər/

KK: /ˈgrævɪˌmɛtər/

noun

Definition: A device that measures the strength of gravity or the weight of objects, often used in scientific studies to detect changes in gravitational fields.

Example: Scientists used a gravimeter to study the gravitational variations in the Earth's crust.

gravimetrically

IPA: /ˌɡrævɪˈmɛtrɪkli/

KK: /ˌgrævɪˈmɛtrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to measuring weight or mass, often using a specific instrument called a gravimeter.

Example: The samples were analyzed gravimetrically to ensure accurate weight measurements.

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