IPA: /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntər/
KK: /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntər/
Definition: The point on the Earth's surface that is directly above where an earthquake starts, or a central point of something significant.
Example: The city was located at the epicenter of the earthquake, causing widespread damage.
IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈsɛntrəl/
KK: /ˌɛpɪˈsɛntrəl/
Definition: Relating to the point on the Earth's surface that is directly above the focus of an earthquake.
Example: The epicentral area experienced the most severe shaking during the earthquake.
IPA: /ˈɛpɪˌkoʊtɪl/
KK: /ˈɛpɪˌkoʊtɪl/
Definition: The part of a young plant that is located above the seed leaves and below the first true leaves.
Example: The epicotyl helps the plant grow upward as it develops.
IPA: /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/
KK: /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/
Definition: A person who enjoys and appreciates fine food and drink, often with a focus on luxury and pleasure.
Example: As an epicure, she always seeks out the best restaurants and gourmet dishes.
IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊəriənɪzəm/
KK: /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊrɪənɪzəm/
Definition: A philosophy that values pleasure and happiness as the highest good, emphasizing intellectual enjoyment over physical pleasures.
Example: Many people find that living according to epicureanism leads to a more fulfilling life.
IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊərɪzəm/
KK: /ˈɛpɪkjʊrɪzəm/
Definition: A way of enjoying and appreciating fine food and drink, often associated with a love for gourmet cuisine and a refined lifestyle.
Example: Her epicurism led her to explore the best restaurants in the city, always seeking new culinary experiences.
IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/
KK: /ɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/
Definition: Relating to a disease or condition that spreads quickly and affects many people in a specific area or population at the same time.
Example: The health department issued a warning about the epidemic outbreak of the flu this winter.
Definition: A situation where a disease spreads quickly and affects many people at the same time, or a rapid increase in something negative, like unemployment.
Example: The city faced an epidemic of flu cases last winter.
IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪkli/
KK: /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪkli/
Definition: In a way that relates to or resembles an epidemic, often referring to the rapid spread of something, such as a disease or trend.
Example: The disease spread epidemically, affecting thousands in just a few weeks.
IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪsɪti/
KK: /ɛpɪˈdɛmɪsɪti/
Definition: The state or condition in which a disease spreads rapidly and widely among a population.
Example: The epidemicity of the flu this season has caused many people to get vaccinated.
IPA: /ˌɛpɪˌdɛmɪəˈlɒdʒɪk/
KK: /ˌɛpɪˌdɛmɪəˈlɒdʒɪk/
Definition: Related to the study of how diseases spread and affect populations.
Example: The epidemiologic study revealed important trends in disease transmission.
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