IPA: /ˌrɛtɪnoʊˈtɛktəl/
KK: /rɛtɪnoʊˈtɛktəl/
Definition: Relating to the connection between the retina and a part of the brain called the optic tectum, which is involved in visual processing.
Example: The retinotectal pathway is crucial for visual reflexes in many animals.
IPA: /rɪˈtaɪə/
KK: /rɪˈtaɪr/
Definition: To stop working, usually because of age, and often to receive a pension or retirement benefits.
Example: After many years of service, she decided to retire and enjoy her time traveling.
Definition: To cause someone or something to stop working or to leave a position, especially after reaching a certain age or after a long period of service.
Example: After many years of hard work, she decided to retire from her job and enjoy her free time.
IPA: /ˌrɛtrəʊˈæktɪvɪti/
KK: /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪvɪti/
Definition: The process of applying a new law or rule to actions or events that happened in the past before the law was created.
Example: The retroactivity of the new tax law surprised many citizens who thought their previous actions were unaffected.
IPA: /ˈrɛtrəˌdɪkt/
KK: /ˈrɛtrəˌdɪkt/
Definition: To try to understand or explain something that happened in the past by using information from the present.
Example: Scientists often retrodict past climate conditions using current data.
IPA: /ˌrɛtrəˈdɪktɪv/
KK: /rɛtrəˈdɪktɪv/
Definition: Relating to the act of inferring past events based on present evidence or knowledge.
Example: The scientist used a retrodictive approach to understand the historical climate changes.
IPA: /rɪˈvænʧɪzəm/
KK: /rɪˈvænʧɪzəm/
Definition: A political policy aimed at recovering lost land or territory, often after a conflict or war.
Example: The country's revanchism was evident in its demands for the return of the territories it had lost in the previous war.
IPA: /ˈrɛvənər/
KK: /ˈrɛvənər/
Definition: A person or agent who is responsible for collecting taxes or revenue, often involved in enforcing laws against illegal activities like bootlegging.
Example: The revenuer arrived at the scene to investigate the illegal distillery.
IPA: /rɪˈvɜːtə/
KK: /rɪˈvɜrtər/
Definition: A person or thing that reverts something back to a previous state or owner, especially in legal terms regarding property ownership.
Example: The reverter will take back the property if the conditions of the grant are not met.
IPA: /rɪˈvaɪvəlɪstɪk/
KK: /rɪˈvaɪvəlɪstɪk/
Definition: Related to the act of bringing something back to life, popularity, or use, especially in a cultural or religious context.
Example: The revivalistic movement aimed to restore traditional practices and beliefs.
IPA: //rɪˈvɪvɪsəns//
KK: /rɪˈvaɪvɪsəns/
Definition: The process of bringing something back to life or restoring it to a previous state; a renewal or revival.
Example: The reviviscence of the ancient traditions brought joy to the community.
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