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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

translative

IPA: /trænˈsleɪtɪv/

KK: /træn'sleɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the grammatical case that shows a change of state or movement, often used in languages like Finnish, or pertaining to the process of translating from one language to another.

Example: In Finnish, the translative case is used to indicate a change of state, such as becoming well.

noun

Definition: A grammatical term referring to a word or form that indicates a change of state or transformation, often used in the context of languages that have a translative case.

Example: In Finnish, the translative case is used to express a change into a new state, such as 'from a child to an adult'.

transmute

IPA: /trænsˈmjuːt/

KK: /trænˈsmjut/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change from one form or state to another, especially in a significant or magical way.

Example: The scientist believed that elements could transmute into one another under certain conditions.

transitive verb

Definition: To change something into a different form or substance, often in a significant or magical way.

Example: The scientist aimed to transmute the chemical elements into a new compound.

transpicuous

IPA: /trænˈspɪk.ju.əs/

KK: /trænˈspɪk.ju.əs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is easy to understand or see through.

Example: The teacher's explanation was transpicuous, making the complex topic simple for everyone.

transubstantial

IPA: //ˌtræn.səˈbstæn.ʃəl//

KK: /trænˈsʌbstənʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the change of one substance into another, especially in a religious context.

Example: The doctrine of transubstantiality is central to many Christian beliefs about communion.

transuranium

IPA: //trænˈsjʊr.eɪ.ni.əm//

KK: /trænˈsjʊrˌeɪniəm/

adjective

Definition: Relating to elements that have an atomic number greater than that of uranium (92).

Example: Transuranium elements are often created in laboratories and are not found in nature.

treason

IPA: /ˈtriːzən/

KK: /ˈtrizən/

noun

Definition: The act of betraying one's country or government, especially by helping an enemy or trying to overthrow the government.

Example: He was charged with treason for leaking classified information to foreign agents.

treasonable

IPA: /ˈtriːzənəbl/

KK: /ˈtrizənəbl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to or involving the crime of betraying one's country, especially by aiding an enemy.

Example: The government took action against those who were accused of treasonable activities.

treasonably

IPA: //ˈtriːzənəbli//

KK: /ˈtrizənəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that betrays one's country or government, often by acting against its interests.

Example: He acted treasonably by sharing classified information with foreign agents.

treatise

IPA: /ˈtriːtɪs/

KK: /ˈtritɪs/

noun

Definition: A detailed written work that discusses a specific subject in a thorough and organized way.

Example: The scholar published a treatise on the effects of climate change on agriculture.

trespasser

IPA: /ˈtrɛspəsər/

KK: /ˈtrɛspəsər/

noun

Definition: A person who enters someone else's property without permission.

Example: The security guard caught the trespasser trying to climb over the fence.

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