IPA: /ˈdɪsɪfɔrm/
KK: /ˈdɪsɪfɔrm/
Definition: Having a flat and rounded shape, similar to a disc.
Example: The disciform leaves of the plant are easy to identify.
IPA: /dɪsˈkɒɡrəfɪkəl/
KK: /dɪsˈkɒɡrəfɪkəl/
Definition: Related to the study or listing of musical recordings and their details.
Example: The discographical research revealed many rare recordings from the 1960s.
IPA: /ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.əns/
KK: /dɪsˈkɒntɪnʊəns/
Definition: The act of stopping something from continuing or the state of being stopped; often used in legal contexts to refer to ending a legal action.
Example: The court granted the discontinuance of the case due to lack of evidence.
IPA: /ˌdɪsɪˈkɒnəmi/
KK: /dɪˈziːkəˌnəmi/
Definition: A situation where costs increase instead of decrease, often due to inefficiencies or poor management.
Example: The company faced a diseconomy when its production costs rose unexpectedly.
IPA: /dɪsˈɛnfrænˌtʃaɪzd/
KK: /dɪsˈɛnfrænˌtʃaɪzd/
Definition: Not having the right to vote or participate in decision-making processes, often due to social or political reasons.
Example: Many people feel disenfranchised when their voices are not heard in elections.
Definition: To take away someone's right to vote or to deprive them of a privilege or right.
Example: Many citizens felt disenfranchised after the new voting laws were enacted.
IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈtaɪl/
KK: /dɪsɪnˈtaɪl/
Definition: To take away someone's title, claim, or right to something.
Example: The new law may disentitle many people from receiving benefits they previously had.
IPA: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən/
KK: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən/
Definition: A decrease in the rate of inflation, meaning that prices are still rising but at a slower pace than before.
Example: The government implemented policies to encourage disinflation in the economy.
IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪʃənəri/
KK: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃənɛri/
Definition: Describing a situation or policy that leads to a decrease in the rate of inflation, meaning prices are rising more slowly than before.
Example: The government implemented disinflationary measures to stabilize the economy.
IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/
KK: /dɪsɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/
Definition: The action of taking away someone's right to inherit property or money from a family member, usually through a legal process.
Example: The disinheritance of the eldest son caused a lot of family disputes.
IPA: /dɪsˈɪntɜːr/
KK: /dɪsˈɪntɜr/
Definition: To remove something from a grave or tomb, or to make something known that was hidden or not talked about.
Example: The archaeologists decided to disinter the ancient remains for further study.
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