IPA: /ˌpærəˈdɪstɪk/
KK: /pæˈrɑːdɪstɪk/
Definition: Relating to or resembling a humorous imitation of something, often used to mock or comment on the original.
Example: The film was a parodistic take on classic horror movies, making fun of their clichés.
IPA: /pəˈroʊl/
KK: /pəˈroʊl/
Definition: A legal term referring to the conditional release of a prisoner before their full sentence is completed, usually under supervision and with specific rules to follow.
Example: After serving half of his sentence, he was granted parole and had to check in with his parole officer regularly.
Definition: To allow a prisoner to leave prison before their full sentence is completed, under certain conditions.
Example: The judge decided to parole the inmate after he served three years of his sentence.
IPA: /pəˈroʊli/
KK: /pəˈroʊli/
Definition: A person who has been released from prison before completing their sentence, usually under specific conditions that they must follow.
Example: The parolee must check in with their parole officer regularly as part of their release agreement.
IPA: /ˌpærəˈnoʊmeɪʒə/
KK: /pærəˈnoʊmeɪziə/
Definition: A form of word play that uses similar-sounding words or phrases to create a humorous or rhetorical effect.
Example: The comedian's use of paronomasia made the audience laugh with clever puns.
IPA: //ˌpærəˈnəʊmæstɪk//
KK: /pærənəˈmæstɪk/
Definition: Relating to a form of wordplay that involves using similar-sounding words to create a humorous or rhetorical effect, often through puns.
Example: The comedian's paronomastic jokes had the audience laughing at the clever wordplay.
IPA: /ˈpærənɪm/
KK: /ˈpɛrənɪm/
Definition: A word that is derived from another word and has a related meaning, often differing slightly in form or pronunciation.
Example: The words 'affect' and 'effect' are paronyms because they are related in meaning but have different uses.
IPA: //ˈpærənəməs//
KK: /pærənəməs/
Definition: Referring to words that are derived from the same root or have similar forms, often leading to confusion in meaning or usage.
Example: The words 'affect' and 'effect' are paronymous, as they sound similar but have different meanings.
IPA: /ˈpærəˌnɪmi/
KK: /ˈpærəˌnɪmi/
Definition: The quality or state of being related to words that have similar sounds or forms but different meanings.
Example: Paronymy can lead to confusion in language learning when similar-sounding words are mistakenly used interchangeably.
IPA: /pəˈrɒtɪd/
KK: /pəˈrɒtɪd/
Definition: Related to a specific gland located near the ear that produces saliva.
Example: The doctor examined the parotid area for any signs of swelling.
Definition: A large salivary gland located near the jaw that produces saliva.
Example: The doctor examined the patient's parotid gland for any signs of swelling.
IPA: //ˌpærəˈtaɪtɪs//
KK: /pærəˈtaɪtɪs/
Definition: A condition where the parotid glands, which are located near the jaw, become swollen and inflamed, often due to infection or disease.
Example: The doctor diagnosed her with parotitis after she complained of swelling near her jaw.
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