IPA: /məˈnɒpəlɪst/
KK: /məˈnɑːpəlist/
Definition: A person or company that has complete control over a particular market or product, preventing competition.
Example: The monopolist set high prices because there were no other companies to compete with them.
IPA: /məˌnɒpəˈlɪstɪk/
KK: /məˌnɑːpəˈlɪstɪk/
Definition: Describing a situation where a single company or group has complete control over a market or product, limiting competition.
Example: The monopolistic practices of the company led to higher prices for consumers.
IPA: /məˌnɒpəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /məˌnɑːpəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition: The process of controlling a market or industry by having no competition, so that one company or group has all the power.
Example: The monopolization of the telecommunications industry has led to higher prices for consumers.
IPA: /məˈnɒpəlaɪz/
KK: /məˈnɑːpəˌlaɪz/
Definition: To take control of something completely, preventing others from having a share or participating.
Example: The company tried to monopolize the market by buying out all its competitors.
IPA: /ˌmɒnəpˈsɒnɪstɪk/
KK: /mɑˈnɑp.sə.nɪstɪk/
Definition: Relating to a market situation where there is only one buyer for a product or service.
Example: In a monopsonistic market, the single buyer has significant control over prices and supply.
IPA: /məˈnɒpsəni/
KK: /mənˈɑpsəni/
Definition: A market condition where there is only one buyer for a product or service, while multiple sellers exist.
Example: In a monopsony, the single buyer has significant control over the price and supply of goods.
IPA: /mɒˈræl/
KK: /mɔˈræl/
Definition: The emotional and mental state of a person or group, especially in terms of their confidence and willingness to work together.
Example: The team's morale was high after their recent victory.
IPA: /ˈmoʊvənt/
KK: /ˈmoʊvənt/
Definition: A person or party that makes a formal request or motion in a legal proceeding, asking the court to take a specific action.
Example: The movant submitted a request for the judge to dismiss the case.
IPA: /mʌlkt/
KK: /mʌlkt/
Definition: A punishment that involves taking money from someone, usually as a fine.
Example: The court decided to impose a mulct on the company for violating regulations.
Definition: To take money or property from someone in a dishonest way, often by trickery or deception.
Example: The con artist tried to mulct the unsuspecting tourists out of their money.
IPA: /ˌmʌl.tɪˈmɪl.jən/
KK: /mʌltɪˈmɪljən/
Definition: A sum of money that is in the millions, often used to describe large financial amounts or wealth.
Example: The company reported a multimillion dollar profit this year.
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