IPA: /lʌmˈpɛk.tə.mi/
KK: /lʌmˈpɛk.tə.mi/
Definition: A surgical procedure to remove a tumor from the breast while preserving as much surrounding healthy tissue as possible.
Example: After her diagnosis, she decided to undergo a lumpectomy to treat her breast cancer.
IPA: /ˈlʌmpən/
KK: /ˈlʌmpən/
Definition: Relating to people who are dispossessed or cut off from their usual social and economic class, often referring to those who are common or vulgar.
Example: The novel explores the lives of lumpen individuals struggling to find their place in society.
Definition: A person who belongs to the lowest social class, often uneducated and lacking in social status.
Example: The organization aims to support the needs of the lumpen in our community.
IPA: /ˈlʌmpɪʃ/
KK: /ˈlʌmpɪʃ/
Definition: Describing someone or something that is clumsy, dull, or slow in movement or thought.
Example: After a long day at work, I felt lumpish and just wanted to relax on the couch.
IPA: /ˈlʌmpɪʃnəs/
KK: /ˈlʌmpɪʃnəs/
Definition: The quality or state of being slow, heavy, or clumsy in movement or behavior.
Example: His lumpishness made it difficult for him to keep up with the others during the hike.
IPA: /ˈluːnər/
KK: /ˈluːnər/
Definition: Relating to the moon or resembling it in some way.
Example: The lunar landscape is filled with craters and dust.
IPA: /ˈluːnətɪk/
KK: /ˈluːnətɪk/
Definition: Describing someone who is mentally ill or behaves in a wildly foolish way.
Example: His lunatic ideas often left his friends confused.
IPA: /luˈneɪʃən/
KK: /luˈneɪʃən/
Definition: The period of time that occurs between two new moons, which is about 29 days and some hours.
Example: The lunation cycle is important for understanding the phases of the moon.
IPA: /lʌŋ/
KK: /lʌŋ/
Definition: An organ in the chest that helps you breathe by taking in oxygen and getting rid of carbon dioxide.
Example: The doctor listened to my lungs with a stethoscope to check for any problems.
IPA: /ˌluːnɪˈsoʊlər/
KK: /ˈluːnɪˌsoʊlər/
Definition: Relating to both the sun and the moon.
Example: The lunisolar calendar is based on the cycles of both the moon and the sun.
IPA: /ˈlʊrɪd/
KK: /ˈlʊrɪd/
Definition: Causing shock or horror, often in a way that is exaggerated or sensational. It can also refer to something that is very bright or vivid in color, sometimes in an unpleasant way.
Example: The movie was filled with lurid details that made it hard to watch.
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