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Exam: IELTS

illegibility

IPA: /ɪlˈɛdʒəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɪlˈɛdʒəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being hard to read or unclear in writing or print.

Example: The illegibility of the note made it impossible to understand the message.

illegible

IPA: /ɪˈlɛdʒəbl/

KK: /ɪˈlɛdʒəbl/

adjective

Definition: Difficult or impossible to read or understand due to unclear writing or printing.

Example: The note was so smudged that it was completely illegible.

illegibly

IPA: /ɪˈlɛdʒɪbli/

KK: /ɪˈlɛdʒɪbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that cannot be read or understood clearly.

Example: The note was written illegibly, making it hard to understand.

illegitimacy

IPA: /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtəməsi/

KK: /ɪlɪˈdʒɪtəməsi/

noun

Definition: The state of being born to parents who are not married to each other, or the condition of being not allowed by law or rules.

Example: The illegitimacy of the contract was questioned in court.

illegitimate

IPA: /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

KK: /ɪlɪˈdʒɪtəmət/

adjective

Definition: Not allowed by law or rules; often refers to something that is not recognized as valid or proper.

Example: The court declared the contract illegitimate due to the lack of proper signatures.

illegitimately

IPA: /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtəmətli/

KK: /ɪlɪˈdʒɪtəmətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not allowed by law or rules; unlawfully or improperly.

Example: He was accused of acting illegitimately in the business deal.

illiberalism

IPA: /ɪˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

KK: /ɪˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The condition of being opposed to liberal ideas or policies, often characterized by restrictions on freedom and individual rights.

Example: The rise of illiberalism in some countries has raised concerns about the future of democracy.

illiberality

IPA: /ɪlɪbəˈræləti/

KK: /ɪlɪbərælɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being narrow-minded or not generous in terms of ideas, opinions, or behavior.

Example: His illiberality made it difficult for him to accept new ideas from others.

illiberally

IPA: /ɪˈlɪbərəli/

KK: /ɪˈlɪbərəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is narrow-minded or lacking in generosity, often refusing to accept different ideas or opinions.

Example: The policy was implemented illiberally, restricting freedom of expression.

illiberalness

IPA: /ɪˈlɪb.ər.əl.nəs/

KK: /ɪˈlɪb.ər.əl.nəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being narrow-minded or not open to different ideas or opinions.

Example: The illiberalness of the policy led to widespread criticism from various groups.

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