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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

tracheid

IPA: /ˈtreɪkiːd/

KK: /ˈtreɪkiːd/

noun

Definition: A type of cell found in the xylem of plants that helps transport water and provides structural support.

Example: The tracheids in the tree's xylem allow it to efficiently transport water from the roots to the leaves.

tracheophyte

IPA: /ˈtreɪkiəˌfaɪt/

KK: /ˈtreɪkiəˌfaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that has a system for transporting water and nutrients, including ferns and seed plants.

Example: Ferns are a common example of tracheophytes found in many forests.

tractate

IPA: /ˈtræk.teɪt/

KK: /trækˌteɪt/

noun

Definition: A written work that discusses a specific subject in detail, often in the form of a formal essay or treatise.

Example: The scholar published a tractate on the philosophy of ethics.

transactinide

IPA: /trænˈzæktɪnaɪd/

KK: /trænˈzæktɪnaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the group of chemical elements that have atomic numbers greater than 103, which are found in the periodic table after the actinides.

Example: Scientists are studying the properties of transactinide elements to understand their behavior.

transcendence

IPA: /trænˈsɛndəns/

KK: /trænˈsɛndəns/

noun

Definition: The act of going beyond normal limits or boundaries, often in a spiritual or philosophical sense.

Example: Many people seek transcendence through meditation and self-reflection.

transcriptional

IPA: /trænsˈkrɪpʃənl/

KK: /trænˈskrɪpʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of copying genetic information from DNA to RNA.

Example: The transcriptional activity of the gene was measured in the experiment.

transferor

IPA: /trænsˈfɔːrər/

KK: /trænsˈfɔrər/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that gives or transfers ownership of property, rights, or titles to another party.

Example: The transferor signed the documents to officially hand over the property to the buyer.

transhistorical

IPA: /trænshɪsˈtɒrɪkəl/

KK: /trænshɪsˈtɔrɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or existing across different historical periods or times.

Example: The concept of justice can be seen as transhistorical, influencing societies throughout various eras.

noun

Definition: Referring to concepts or ideas that exist beyond specific historical contexts, often seen as universal or timeless.

Example: The philosopher discussed transhistorical truths that apply to all cultures and eras.

transitionally

IPA: /trænˈzɪʃənəli/

KK: /trænˈzɪʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to a change or transition from one state to another.

Example: The project was implemented transitionally to ensure a smooth changeover.

transitivity

IPA: /trænˈzɪtɪvɪti/

KK: /trænˈzɪtɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: The extent to which a verb can take objects or how many objects it can govern in a sentence.

Example: In English, the transitivity of a verb affects how it can be used in sentences.

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