IPA: /əˈbrɪdʒər/
KK: /əˈbrɪdʒər/
Definition: A person who shortens a text or work by removing parts while keeping the main ideas.
Example: The abridger skillfully condensed the lengthy novel into a shorter version.
IPA: /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/
KK: /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/
Definition: A shortened version of a written work that keeps the main ideas and overall meaning of the original text.
Example: The abridgment of the novel made it more accessible to younger readers.
IPA: /ˈæb.rə.ɡeɪt/
KK: /ˈæb.roʊ.ɡeɪt/
Definition: To officially end or cancel something, especially a law or agreement, usually by someone in power.
Example: The government decided to abrogate the outdated law.
IPA: /ˌæb.rəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
KK: /ˌæb.rəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
Definition: The act of officially ending or canceling a law, agreement, or rule.
Example: The abrogation of the law was met with widespread approval.
IPA: /əˈbrʌpt/
KK: /əˈbrʌpt/
Definition: Something that happens suddenly and unexpectedly, often without warning. It can also describe a steep or sharp change, or a manner that is blunt and curt.
Example: The meeting ended with an abrupt conclusion that left everyone surprised.
IPA: /əˈbrʌpʃən/
KK: /əˈbrʌpʃən/
Definition: A sudden separation or breaking away from something.
Example: The abruption of the glacier caused a massive wave in the lake.
IPA: /əˈbrʌpt.nəs/
KK: /əˈbrʌptnəs/
Definition: The quality of being sudden or unexpected, often in a way that is harsh or ungracious. It can also refer to a steep or rugged surface.
Example: The abruptness of his departure left everyone in shock.
IPA: /ˈæb.sɛs/
KK: /ˈæb.sɛs/
Definition: An area of swollen tissue filled with pus that forms in the body due to infection or inflammation.
Example: The wound began to abscess, causing significant pain.
Definition: A swollen area in the body filled with pus, usually caused by infection, and surrounded by inflamed tissue.
Example: The doctor drained the abscess to relieve the patient's pain.
IPA: /æbˈsaɪz/
KK: /æbˈsaɪz/
Definition: To separate or cut off a part from a whole, often referring to the natural process of shedding or falling away.
Example: The plant will abscise its leaves in the fall.
Definition: To cut something off or remove it completely.
Example: The surgeon had to abscise the damaged tissue during the operation.
IPA: /æbˈsɪsə/
KK: /æbˈsɪsə/
Definition: A number that shows the position of a point on a horizontal line in a graph, measured from the vertical line (y-axis).
Example: In the Cartesian plane, the abscissa of the point (3, 4) is 3.
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