IPA: /ɪkˈspʌlsɪv/
KK: /ɪkˈspʌlsɪv/
Definition: Having the quality of forcing something out or causing it to be expelled.
Example: The expulsive force of the rocket engine pushed it into space.
IPA: /ɪkˈspʌŋkʃən/
KK: /ɪkˈspʌŋkʃən/
Definition: The process of removing or deleting something, especially from official records or documents.
Example: After the court's decision, the expunction of his criminal record allowed him to apply for jobs without the stigma of his past.
IPA: /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/
KK: /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/
Definition: To completely remove or erase something, often from a record or document.
Example: The judge decided to expunge the defendant's criminal record after the case was dismissed.
IPA: /ɪkˈspʌn.dʒər/
KK: /ɪkˈspʌnʤər/
Definition: A person who removes or deletes something, especially from a record or document.
Example: The expunger carefully reviewed the documents to eliminate any unnecessary information.
IPA: /ɪkˈspɜːrɡeɪt/
KK: /ɛkˈspɜrɡeɪt/
Definition: To remove inappropriate or unwanted parts from something, especially written material, before it is published.
Example: The editor had to expurgate several sections of the manuscript to make it suitable for all audiences.
IPA: /ɛkˈspɜːrɡeɪtɪd/
KK: /ɛkˈspɜrˌɡeɪtɪd/
Definition: Describing something that has had inappropriate or unwanted content removed.
Example: The expurgated version of the book was suitable for children.
Definition: To remove parts of a text that are considered inappropriate or offensive.
Example: The editor expurgated the manuscript to make it suitable for younger readers.
IPA: /ˌɛkspərˈɡeɪʃən/
KK: /ɛkˈspɜrɡeɪʃən/
Definition: The process of removing unwanted or harmful parts from something, especially in written texts, to make it more acceptable or appropriate.
Example: The expurgation of the book removed all the offensive language.
IPA: /ɛkˈspɜːrɡeɪtə/
KK: /ɛkˈspɜrɡeɪtər/
Definition: A person who removes or edits parts of a text that are considered inappropriate or offensive.
Example: The expurgator carefully reviewed the manuscript to ensure it was suitable for all audiences.
IPA: /ɛkˌspɜːɡəˈtɔːrɪəl/
KK: /ɛkˈspɜrɡəˌtɔriəl/
Definition: Related to the process of removing offensive or inappropriate content from a text or material.
Example: The editor made expurgatorial changes to the manuscript to ensure it was suitable for all audiences.
IPA: /ɛkˈspɜːɡəˌtɔːri/
KK: /ɛkˈspɜrɡəˌtɔri/
Definition: Relating to the process of removing harmful or offensive content from a text or material.
Example: The expurgatory edits made the book suitable for younger readers.
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