IPA: /ɒnˈtɒlədʒi/
KK: /ɑnˈtɑlədʒi/
Definition: A field of study in philosophy that focuses on the nature of existence and what it means to be. It explores different types of entities and their relationships.
Example: In philosophy classes, we often discuss ontology and its implications for understanding reality.
IPA: /ˈoʊ.nəs/
KK: /ˈoʊnəs/
Definition: A difficult responsibility or obligation that someone has to deal with.
Example: The onus is on the manager to ensure that the project is completed on time.
IPA: /ˈoʊəˌsɪst/
KK: /ˈoʊəˌsɪst/
Definition: A protective structure where certain types of parasites develop and can be transferred to new hosts.
Example: The oocyst is essential for the life cycle of the parasite, allowing it to survive outside the host.
IPA: //ˈoʊəˌsaɪt//
KK: /oʊəˈsaɪt/
Definition: A type of cell that develops into an egg in females; it is involved in reproduction.
Example: The oocyte is crucial for the process of fertilization in many animals.
IPA: /ˈuːɡəməs/
KK: /ˈuːɡəməs/
Definition: Describing a type of reproduction where there are small, moving male cells and larger, stationary female cells.
Example: In oogamous species, the male gametes swim to fertilize the larger female gametes.
IPA: //ˈuːɡəmi//
KK: /ˈuːɡəmi/
Definition: A type of reproduction where the female reproductive cell is much larger than the male cell and does not move.
Example: In oogamy, the egg cell is larger and stationary compared to the smaller, mobile sperm cell.
IPA: /ˌoʊəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
KK: /oʊəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
Definition: The process by which an egg cell is formed and matures in the female reproductive system.
Example: Oogenesis is essential for reproduction in many animals, including humans.
IPA: /ˌoʊəˈdʒɛnɪtɪk/
KK: /oʊəˈdʒɛnɪtɪk/
Definition: Relating to the process of egg cell development in female organisms.
Example: The oogenetic process is crucial for the formation of eggs in many species.
IPA: //ˈuːɡəˌnoʊmiəm//
KK: /ˈuːɡəˌnoʊmiəm/
Definition: A type of cell that develops from a germ cell and eventually becomes an egg cell in the ovary, or a reproductive structure in some plants and fungi that contains egg cells.
Example: The oogonium in the algae is responsible for producing the female gametes.
IPA: /ˈoʊəˌdʒɪst/
KK: /ˈoʊəˌdʒɪst/
Definition: A person who studies or collects birds' eggs.
Example: The oologist carefully examined the eggs for signs of damage.
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