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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

covalency

IPA: /kəʊˈveɪlənsi/

KK: /kəʊˈveɪlənsi/

noun

Definition: The ability of an atom to form covalent bonds by sharing electrons with other atoms.

Example: The covalency of carbon allows it to bond with many different elements.

covalent

IPA: /kəʊˈveɪlənt/

KK: /kəʊˈveɪlənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of chemical bond where atoms share pairs of electrons.

Example: Water is formed by covalent bonds between hydrogen and oxygen atoms.

covalently

IPA: /kəʊˈveɪləntli/

KK: /kəʊˈveɪləntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms to form a chemical bond.

Example: The two atoms are bonded covalently, sharing electrons to achieve stability.

covariance

IPA: /ˈkoʊvəreɪns/

KK: /ˈkoʊvəˌreɪns/

noun

Definition: A statistical term that describes how two random variables change together. It shows whether increases in one variable tend to be associated with increases or decreases in another variable.

Example: In statistics, covariance is used to determine the relationship between two variables.

covariant

IPA: //ˈkoʊveɪrənt//

KK: /ˈkoʊveɪrənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that changes in relation to another variable while maintaining a specific relationship between them.

Example: In physics, the equations are covariant, meaning they hold true under transformations of the coordinates.

covariate

IPA: //koʊˈværiˌeɪt//

KK: /kəʊˈvær.i.eɪt/

noun

Definition: A variable that may influence or predict the result being studied, often used in statistical analysis.

Example: In the study, age was considered a covariate that could affect the results.

covariation

IPA: /ˌkoʊveɪˈreɪʃən/

KK: /kəʊˌveɪ.əˈʃən/

noun

Definition: The way in which two or more things change together or vary in relation to each other.

Example: The study examined the covariation of temperature and humidity over the summer months.

covary

IPA: /koʊˈvɛəri/

KK: /kəʊˈveəri/

verb

Definition: To change or vary in relation to another variable, often in a way that suggests a relationship between them.

Example: In statistics, two variables may covary, indicating that when one changes, the other tends to change as well.

covenant

IPA: /ˈkʌvənənt/

KK: /ˈkʌvənənt/

noun

Definition: A formal agreement or promise made between two or more parties that is legally binding.

Example: The two countries signed a covenant to promote peace and cooperation.

verb

Definition: To make a formal agreement or promise, often in a legal or religious context.

Example: They decided to covenant to support each other in their endeavors.

covenantal

IPA: //ˈkʌvənəntəl//

KK: /ˈkʌvənəntl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a formal agreement or promise between two or more parties.

Example: The church's teachings are based on a covenantal relationship with God.

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