IPA: /ˌdiː.kɒn.sɪˈkreɪ.ʃən/
KK: /diːˌkɒnsɪˈkreɪʃən/
Definition: The act of removing the sacred status from a place or object, often through a formal ceremony, making it no longer holy or dedicated to religious use.
Example: The deconsecration of the church allowed it to be repurposed as a community center.
IPA: //diːkənˈstrʌkt//
KK: /diˈkənˌstrʌkt/
Definition: To break something down into its parts or components, often to analyze or understand it better.
Example: In her essay, she decided to deconstruct the main themes of the novel.
IPA: /ˌdiːkənˈstrʌkʃən/
KK: /diːkənˈstrʌkʃən/
Definition: A method of analyzing and breaking down ideas or structures to show how they are constructed and to reveal their underlying assumptions.
Example: The deconstruction of the text revealed hidden meanings that were not immediately obvious.
IPA: //diːkənˈstrʌktɪv//
KK: /diːkənˈstrʌktɪv/
Definition: Relating to the process of breaking down or analyzing something, especially in a way that reveals its underlying assumptions or meanings.
Example: The deconstructive approach in literature helps to uncover hidden meanings in texts.
IPA: //diːˈkɒntəˌmeɪt//
KK: /diːˈkɒntəˌmeɪt/
Definition: To remove harmful substances or contaminants from something to make it safe.
Example: The team worked hard to decontaminate the area after the chemical spill.
IPA: /ˌdiːkɒntəˈmeɪʃən/
KK: /diˌkɒntəˈmeɪʃən/
Definition: The process of cleaning or removing harmful substances or germs from a person, object, or area.
Example: The team performed decontamination on the affected area to ensure safety.
IPA: /diːˌkɒnˈtɛkʃənəlaɪz/
KK: /diːkənˈtɛkʃənəlaɪz/
Definition: To remove something from its original context or situation, making it harder to understand or interpret.
Example: The teacher asked us to decontextualize the text to analyze its meaning more clearly.
IPA: //ˈdɛkərəs//
KK: /ˈdɛkərəs/
Definition: Showing good manners and proper behavior; socially acceptable and appropriate.
Example: The decorous guests followed the formal dress code for the event.
IPA: /dɪˈkɔːrəsli/
KK: /dɪˈkɔrəsli/
Definition: In a way that is proper, polite, and respectful, following social norms or conventions.
Example: She spoke decorously at the formal dinner, making sure to follow all the etiquette rules.
IPA: /dɪˈkɔːrəsnəs/
KK: /dɪˈkɔrəsnəs/
Definition: The quality of being polite, proper, and respectful in behavior or appearance.
Example: Her decorousness at the formal dinner impressed all the guests.
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