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allegiant

IPA: /əˈlɛdʒənt/

KK: /əˈlɛdʒənt/

adjective

Definition: Showing strong loyalty and support, especially to a ruler or government.

Example: The allegiant citizens rallied to support their leader during the crisis.

allegorical

IPA: //əˈlɛɡərɪkəl//

KK: /əˈlɛɡərɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a story, picture, or other work of art that has a hidden meaning, often moral or spiritual, beyond the obvious one.

Example: The novel is rich in allegorical themes, representing the struggle between good and evil.

allegorically

IPA: /əˈlɛɡərɪkli/

KK: /əˈlɛɡərɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that uses symbols or stories to represent deeper meanings or ideas.

Example: The story was told allegorically, conveying deeper meanings through its characters and events.

allegorise

IPA: /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡə.raɪz/

KK: /əˈlɛɡəraɪz/

verb

Definition: To represent an idea or message through a story, poem, or picture, where the characters and events symbolize deeper meanings.

Example: The author chose to allegorise the political situation in his novel.

allegory

IPA: //ˈæl.ɪ.ɡə.ri//

KK: /ˈælɪɡəri/

noun

Definition: A story, picture, or other work of art that uses symbols to represent deeper meanings or ideas, often about human life or moral lessons.

Example: George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is a famous allegory that critiques totalitarianism.

allegro

IPA: /əˈlɛɡroʊ/

KK: /əˈlɛɡroʊ/

adjective

Definition: This term describes a fast and lively pace, often used in music to indicate a cheerful and energetic rhythm.

Example: The symphony was played allegro, energizing the audience with its fast pace.

adverb

Definition: In music, this term means to play or sing in a fast and lively manner, quicker than a certain other tempo but slower than the fastest one.

Example: The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the piece allegro for a more energetic performance.

noun

Definition: A fast and lively section of music, often used to describe a specific part of a musical piece that is played quickly.

Example: The symphony opened with an allegro that energized the audience.

allele

IPA: /əˈliːl/

KK: /əˈliːl/

noun

Definition: A specific version of a gene that is found at a particular place on a chromosome, which can vary among individuals.

Example: Each parent contributes one allele for each gene to their offspring.

allelic

IPA: /əˈlɛlɪk/

KK: /əˈlɛlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to different forms of a gene that can exist at a specific location on a chromosome.

Example: The allelic variation in the population contributed to the diversity of traits observed.

allelopathic

IPA: /ˌæl.əˈlɒp.ə.θɪk/

KK: /ˌæl.əˈlɒp.ə.θɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a process where one plant releases chemicals that can affect the growth or development of other plants nearby.

Example: The allelopathic properties of certain plants can inhibit the growth of nearby species.

allelopathy

IPA: /ˌæl.əˈlɒp.ə.θi/

KK: /ˌæl.əˈlɒp.ə.θi/

noun

Definition: A process where one plant species releases chemicals that prevent the growth of another plant species.

Example: The phenomenon of allelopathy can significantly affect plant community dynamics.

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