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Exam: IELTS

formant

IPA: /ˈfɔːmənt/

KK: /ˈfɔrmənt/

noun

Definition: A frequency region in a sound spectrum that helps define the quality of a vowel sound.

Example: In phonetics, a formant is crucial for distinguishing between different vowel sounds.

format

IPA: /ˈfɔːrmæt/

KK: /ˈfɔrˌmæt/

noun

Definition: A way of organizing and arranging something, such as data or a publication, including its shape and layout.

Example: The document needs to be in the correct format before submission.

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange or organize something in a specific way, especially data or information, for storage or presentation.

Example: She decided to format the document before printing it to make it look more professional.

formation

IPA: /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /fɔrˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of creating or arranging something in a specific way, or the result of this process.

Example: The formation of the new team was announced yesterday.

formative

IPA: /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

KK: /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of forming or developing something, especially in its early stages.

Example: The formative years of a child's life are crucial for their development.

noun

Definition: A part of a word that helps to create its form, often as a prefix or suffix, and is not part of the main meaning of the word.

Example: In the word 'unhappiness', 'un-' is a formative that changes the meaning of 'happy'.

formatted

IPA: /ˈfɔːrmætɪd/

KK: /ˈfɔrmætɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describes something that has been arranged or organized in a specific way, often for clarity or usability.

Example: The document was formatted to make it easier to read and understand.

verb

Definition: To arrange or organize something in a specific way, often referring to the layout or structure of text or data.

Example: The document was formatted to make it easier to read.

formed

IPA: /fɔrmd/

KK: /fɔrmd/

adjective

Definition: Arranged or structured in a specific way, often referring to living things or their characteristics.

Example: The formed cells in the tissue are essential for its function.

verb

Definition: To create or shape something into a particular structure or arrangement.

Example: The artist formed the clay into a beautiful sculpture.

former

IPA: /ˈfɔːrmər/

KK: /ˈfɔrmər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that existed or was true in the past but is no longer the case.

Example: She is a former teacher who now writes books.

noun

Definition: A person who creates or shapes something, or a student in a specific year of school.

Example: As a former of ideas, she often contributed to the brainstorming sessions.

formerly

IPA: /ˈfɔːrmərli/

KK: /ˈfɔrmərli/

adverb

Definition: At a time in the past; previously.

Example: She was formerly a teacher before becoming a writer.

formidability

IPA: /fɔːrˈmɪdəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /fɔrˈmɪdəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very powerful, impressive, or difficult to deal with.

Example: The formidability of the mountain made the climb challenging for the hikers.

formidable

IPA: /ˈfɔːrmɪdəbl/

KK: /ˈfɔrmɪdəbl/

adjective

Definition: Causing fear or respect because of being very large, powerful, or difficult to deal with.

Example: The team faced a formidable opponent in the championship game.

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