IPA: /ˈmɛɡəˌɡæmiːt/
KK: /mɛgəˈɡæmiːt/
Definition: A large female gamete, typically found in certain organisms, that is involved in sexual reproduction.
Example: In some species, the megagamete plays a crucial role in fertilization.
IPA: /ˈmɛɡəˌpɑːsɛk/
KK: /ˈmɛɡəˌpɑrsɛk/
Definition: A unit of measurement used to describe very large distances in space, specifically equal to one million parsecs.
Example: The nearest galaxy is about 0.8 megaparsecs away from us.
IPA: /ˌmɛɡəˈspɔrændʒiəm/
KK: /mɛgəˈspɔrændʒiəm/
Definition: A part of a plant that creates large spores, which are involved in reproduction.
Example: The megasporangium is essential for the development of female gametophytes in certain plants.
IPA: /ˈmɛɡoʊm/
KK: /mɛɡoʊm/
Definition: A unit of electrical resistance equal to one million ohms.
Example: The circuit has a resistance of five megohms, which is quite high.
IPA: /mɪˈoʊtɪkli/
KK: /miˈoʊtɪkli/
Definition: In a way that relates to the process of meiosis, which is a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in reproductive cells.
Example: The cells divide meiotically to ensure genetic diversity in the offspring.
IPA: /ˌmɛləˈnɒtɪk/
KK: /mɛləˈnɑtɪk/
Definition: Describing something that has a dark or black pigmentation, often related to skin or fur color.
Example: The melanotic condition of the animal gave it a striking appearance in the sunlight.
IPA: /mɛˈlɪəreɪtə/
KK: /mɛliˈɔːrətər/
Definition: A person or thing that improves or makes something better.
Example: The meliorator worked tirelessly to enhance the community's living conditions.
IPA: /ˈmɛliəˌrɪst/
KK: /mɛliəˌrɪst/
Definition: Relating to the belief that the world can be made better through human effort and improvement.
Example: The meliorist approach to social issues emphasizes the potential for positive change through collective action.
Definition: A person who believes that the world can be made better through human effort and improvement.
Example: As a meliorist, she dedicated her life to social reform and helping others.
IPA: /mɛˈlɪzmə/
KK: /mɛˈlɪzmə/
Definition: A musical phrase where multiple notes are sung to a single syllable of text, often used in styles like Gregorian chant.
Example: The singer used a beautiful melisma to enhance the emotional impact of the song.
IPA: /mɛlɪˈzmætɪk/
KK: /mɛlɪˈzmætɪk/
Definition: Relating to a style of singing where multiple notes are sung for a single syllable of text, often found in certain types of music like Islamic and Gregorian chants.
Example: The singer's melismatic style added a beautiful complexity to the performance.
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