IPA: /əˈpɒstəsi/
KK: /əˈpɑːstəsi/
Definition: The act of giving up or rejecting a religious belief or loyalty to a faith.
Example: His apostasy shocked his family, who had always been devout followers of their religion.
IPA: /əˈpɒsteɪt/
KK: /əˈpɑːsteɪt/
Definition: A person who has abandoned or rejected their religious faith or beliefs.
Example: After years of questioning his faith, he finally identified himself as an apostate.
IPA: /əˈpɒstətaɪz/
KK: /əˈpɑːstəˌtaɪz/
Definition: To abandon or renounce a religious or political belief or faith.
Example: He decided to apostatise after years of following the doctrine.
IPA: /əˈpɒstəleɪt/
KK: /əˈpɑːstəˌleɪt/
Definition: A group of people who work together to spread a religion or belief, or the responsibilities and mission of an apostle.
Example: The apostolate focuses on educating others about their faith and values.
IPA: /ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk/
KK: /əˈpɑːstəˌlɪk/
Definition: Relating to the teachings or authority of the 12 Apostles, often associated with the leadership in certain Christian traditions.
Example: The church emphasized its apostolic roots in its teachings and practices.
IPA: /ˌæpəˈstɒlɪsɪti/
KK: /ˌæpəˈstɑlɪsɪti/
Definition: The quality of being related to the apostles, especially in maintaining the original teachings and traditions of the Christian church as established by Jesus and his twelve apostles.
Example: The apostolicity of the church is essential for preserving its teachings over the centuries.
IPA: /əˈpɒstrəfɪk/
KK: /əˈpɑstrəfɪk/
Definition: Related to the use of the apostrophe in grammar or rhetoric.
Example: The apostrophic style in his writing added a unique flair to his poetry.
IPA: /əˈpɒstrəfaɪz/
KK: /əˈpɑstrəˌfaɪz/
Definition: To use an apostrophe in writing, often to indicate possession or the omission of letters.
Example: In English, we often apostrophise words to show that letters have been left out, like in "don't" for "do not."
Definition: To speak to someone or something as if they are present, often in a poetic or rhetorical way, even if they are not actually there.
Example: In her poem, she apostrophizes the moon, asking it to shine brighter.
IPA: /əˈpɒθɪɡɛm/
KK: /əˈpɑːθɪɡɛm/
Definition: A short and clever saying that gives advice or expresses a general truth.
Example: The teacher shared an apothegm that encouraged students to always strive for excellence.
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