IPA: /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/
KK: /ˈplɛntɪtud/
Definition: A large amount of something; a state of having more than enough of what is needed.
Example: The garden was filled with a plentitude of flowers in every color.
IPA: /ˈplɛnəm/
KK: /ˈplɛnəm/
Definition: A space or condition where air or gas is at a higher pressure than the surrounding atmosphere, or a meeting where all members are present.
Example: The engineers discussed the design of the ventilation system in the plenum.
IPA: /ˌpliːəˈkroʊɪk/
KK: /plɪˈoʊkroʊɪk/
Definition: Describing a material that shows different colors when viewed from different angles due to the way it absorbs light.
Example: The pleochroic mineral displayed stunning colors as I rotated it under the light.
IPA: /ˌpliːəˈkroʊɪzəm/
KK: /plɪˈoʊkroʊɪzəm/
Definition: A characteristic of certain crystals that display different colors when viewed from different angles or with polarized light.
Example: The pleochroism of the gemstone made it appear to change color as I turned it in the light.
IPA: //pliˈɔːmɪk//
KK: /plɪˈɔːmɪk/
Definition: Relating to the ability to take on different shapes or forms.
Example: Some bacteria are pleomorphic, meaning they can change their shape depending on the environment.
IPA: /ˌpliːəˈmɔːfɪzəm/
KK: /ˈplē-ə-ˌmȯr-ˌfiz-əm/
Definition: The presence of different forms or shapes in organisms or substances during their life cycle or structure.
Example: In biology, pleomorphism can be observed in certain bacteria that can change their shape depending on environmental conditions.
IPA: /ˈpliːəˌnæzəm/
KK: /ˈplēəˌnazəm/
Definition: A word or phrase that uses more words than necessary to express an idea, often resulting in redundancy.
Example: Saying 'free gift' is an example of pleonasm because a gift is inherently free.
IPA: //plɪəˈnæstɪk//
KK: /plɪˈɒnæstɪk/
Definition: Relating to the use of more words than necessary, often repeating the same idea in different words.
Example: The author's pleonastic writing style made the book longer than it needed to be.
IPA: //pliːəˈnæstɪkli//
KK: /plɪˈɒnəstɪkli/
Definition: In a way that uses more words than necessary, often repeating the same idea or meaning.
Example: He explained the rules pleonastically, making it hard for anyone to understand.
IPA: /ˈplɛθərə/
KK: /ˈplɛθərə/
Definition: A large amount of something, often more than what is needed or wanted.
Example: The garden had a plethora of flowers in every color.
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