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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

developing

IPA: /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Referring to countries or regions that are in the process of improving their industrial and economic capabilities.

Example: Many organizations provide aid to developing countries to help them grow economically.

development

IPA: /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

KK: /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of growing, improving, or advancing something, often involving changes or new ideas.

Example: The development of new technologies has greatly improved communication.

developmental

IPA: /dɪˈvɛləpməntəl/

KK: /dɪˈvɛləpməntəl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the process of growth or progress in a particular area, often related to skills, economy, or personal development.

Example: The developmental stages of a child are crucial for their future learning.

noun

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

developmentally

IPA: /dɪˌvɛl.əpˈmɛn.təl.i/

KK: /dɪˌvɛl.əpˈmɛn.təl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is related to the process of growth or progress in someone or something.

Example: The children are developing developmentally at different rates.

deverbal

IPA: /dɪˈvɜːrbəl/

KK: /dɪˈvɜrbəl/

noun

Definition: A word that is derived from a verb, often used as a noun or in another grammatical form.

Example: The term 'deverbal' is often used in linguistic studies to describe words that come from verbs.

deverbative

IPA: /dɪˈvɜːrbətɪv/

KK: /dɪˈvɜrbətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a word that is formed from a verb, often used to describe nouns or adjectives that are derived from verbs.

Example: The term 'deverbative' describes words like 'teacher' that come from the verb 'teach'.

noun

Definition: A word that is formed from a verb and has a related meaning, often used to create nouns or adjectives from verbs.

Example: The word 'runner' is a deverbative because it comes from the verb 'run'.

deviance

IPA: /ˈdiːviəns/

KK: /ˈdɛviəns/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of behaving in a way that is different from what is considered normal or acceptable in society.

Example: The study of deviance helps sociologists understand why some people break social rules.

deviancy

IPA: /ˈdiːviənsi/

KK: /ˈdɛviənsi/

noun

Definition: The condition of behaving in a way that is different from what is considered normal or acceptable in society.

Example: The study focused on the causes of social deviancy among teenagers.

deviant

IPA: //ˈdiːviənt//

KK: /ˈdiːviənt/

adjective

Definition: Not following the usual rules or standards of behavior in society.

Example: His deviant behavior shocked his friends and family.

noun

Definition: A person who behaves in a way that is different from what is considered normal or acceptable in society.

Example: The artist was seen as a deviant for expressing unconventional ideas in his work.

deviate

IPA: /ˈdiːvieɪt/

KK: /ˈdiːviˌeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing behavior that is different from what is considered normal or acceptable in a society.

Example: His deviate behavior made him stand out in the crowd.

intransitive verb

Definition: To move away from a standard or expected path; to stray from what is usual or planned.

Example: Sometimes it's good to deviate from the usual routine to try something new.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that differs from what is considered normal or acceptable in a particular group or society.

Example: The artist was seen as a deviate because his work challenged traditional ideas.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to change direction or to differ from what is expected or usual.

Example: The new policy may deviate from traditional practices.

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