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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

defilement

IPA: /dɪˈfaɪlmənt/

KK: /dɪˈfaɪlmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of making something dirty or unclean, especially in a moral or spiritual sense.

Example: The defilement of the sacred site caused great outrage among the community.

definable

IPA: /dɪˈfaɪnəbl/

KK: /dɪˈfaɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being clearly described or explained.

Example: The concept of love is definable in many ways, depending on personal experiences.

define

IPA: /dɪˈfaɪn/

KK: /dɪˈfaɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To explain the meaning of a word or phrase.

Example: In class, the teacher asked us to define the term 'ecosystem'.

transitive verb

Definition: To explain the meaning of a word or to describe the essential qualities of something.

Example: The teacher asked the students to define the term before using it in their essays.

defined

IPA: /dɪˈfaɪnd/

KK: /dɪˈfaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Having a clear and specific meaning or value; also refers to a person with noticeable muscle separation due to low body fat.

Example: The artist's style is defined by bold colors and strong lines.

verb

Definition: To explain the meaning of something clearly and precisely.

Example: The teacher defined the term for the students during the lesson.

definiendum

IPA: /dɪˈfɪniˌɛndəm/

KK: /dɪˈfɪniˌɛndəm/

noun

Definition: A word or phrase that is being defined, especially in a dictionary or logical context.

Example: In the dictionary, the definiendum is the term that is explained.

definiens

IPA: /dɪˈfɪniːənz/

KK: /dɪˈfɪn.i.ənz/

noun

Definition: A word or group of words that explains the meaning of another word or phrase, often found in dictionaries.

Example: In the dictionary, the definiens provides the meaning of the term being defined.

definiteness

IPA: /dɪˈfɪnɪtnəs/

KK: /dɪˈfɪnɪtnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being clear and certain, not vague or ambiguous.

Example: The definiteness of her answer made it clear that she was sure about her decision.

definition

IPA: /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

KK: /dɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A statement that explains the meaning of a word, phrase, or term, often found in dictionaries.

Example: The definition of 'happiness' varies from person to person.

definitional

IPA: /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃənl/

KK: /dɪˈfɪnɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the meaning or explanation of a word or concept.

Example: The definitional aspects of the term were discussed in the meeting.

definitive

IPA: /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

KK: /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is considered the most authoritative or complete version of something, often providing a final answer or solution.

Example: The scientist published a definitive study on climate change that settled many debates.

noun

Definition: A word or expression that clearly defines or limits something, often used in grammar.

Example: In English, 'the' is a definitive article that specifies a particular noun.

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