IPA: /stɜrn/
KK: /stɜrn/
Definition: Strict and serious in attitude or appearance; not allowing any leniency or softness.
Example: The teacher had a stern look on her face when the students misbehaved.
Definition: The back part of a ship or boat.
Example: The captain stood at the stern, looking out over the water.
IPA: /ˈstɜrnəl/
KK: /ˈstɜrnəl/
Definition: Relating to the breastbone, which is the flat bone at the front of the chest.
Example: The doctor examined the sternal area for any signs of injury.
IPA: /ˈstɜrnər/
KK: /ˈstɜrnər/
Definition: More strict or serious than someone or something else.
Example: The teacher's sterner approach helped the students focus better on their studies.
IPA: /ˈstɜrnˌaɪt/
KK: /ˈstɜrnˌaɪt/
Definition: A hard plate located on the underside of each body segment of an insect or other arthropod.
Example: The sternite provides support and protection for the insect's internal organs.
IPA: /ˈstɜrn.nəs/
KK: /stɜrn.nəs/
Definition: The quality or state of being strict, serious, or harsh in manner or attitude.
Example: The teacher's sternness made the students pay attention in class.
IPA: /ˌstɜrnəˈkɒstəl/
KK: /ˈstɜrnəˌkɒstəl/
Definition: Relating to both the breastbone and the ribs in the body.
Example: The sternocostal joints connect the ribs to the sternum.
IPA: /ˈstɜːrnəm/
KK: /ˈstɜrnəm/
Definition: A flat bone located in the center of the chest that connects the ribs and helps protect the heart and lungs.
Example: The doctor explained that the sternum is an important part of the ribcage.
IPA: //ˌstɜrn.juˈteɪ.ʃən//
KK: /stɜrnjuˈteɪʃən/
Definition: A sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the nose and mouth, often caused by irritation in the nasal passages.
Example: He let out a loud sternutation during the meeting, surprising everyone around him.
IPA: //ˈstɛrɔɪd//
KK: /ˈstɛrɔɪd/
Definition: A type of organic compound that is fat-soluble and has a specific structure made of four interconnected rings of carbon atoms. These compounds include hormones and some medications.
Example: Doctors sometimes prescribe steroids to help reduce inflammation in the body.
IPA: /ˈstɛr.ɔɪ.dəl/
KK: /stɛrˈɔɪdəl/
Definition: Relating to or derived from a type of organic compound that includes hormones and vitamins, which have a specific molecular structure.
Example: The athlete was banned for using a steroidal substance to enhance performance.
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