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abysmal

IPA: /əˈbɪzməl/

KK: /əˈbɪzməl/

adjective

Definition: Extremely bad or poor in quality; something that is very deep or profound.

Example: The team's performance in the last game was abysmal, leading to their defeat.

abysmally

IPA: /əˈbɪz.mə.li/

KK: /əˈbɪz.mə.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is extremely bad or poor; to a very great degree.

Example: The team's performance was abysmally poor, leading to their defeat.

abyss

IPA: /əˈbɪs/

KK: /əˈbɪs/

noun

Definition: A very deep or bottomless space, often used to describe a chasm or void. It can also refer to a situation that seems hopeless or overwhelming.

Example: The explorers peered into the dark abyss, unsure of what lay below.

abyssal

IPA: /əˈbɪsəl/

KK: /əˈbɪsəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the very deep parts of the ocean, typically found at depths between 3,000 and 6,000 meters, where light does not reach and conditions are extreme.

Example: The abyssal zone is home to many unique and mysterious creatures.

academe

IPA: /əˈkædiːm/

KK: /əˈkædɪm/

noun

Definition: A place where students are taught, or the community of scholars and educators involved in academic life.

Example: The academe is often seen as a place of rigorous intellectual pursuit.

academia

IPA: /ˌækəˈdiːmə/

KK: /ˌækəˈdiːmə/

noun

Definition: This term refers to the world of education and scholarship, particularly in colleges and universities, where teaching and research take place.

Example: Many researchers contribute to the field of academia through their published studies.

academic

IPA: /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk/

KK: /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to education, especially in schools or universities, and often involving formal study or scholarly activities.

Example: She pursued an academic career in biology after completing her PhD.

noun

Definition: A person who teaches or conducts research at a college or university, or someone who is involved in scholarly activities.

Example: The academic presented his research at the conference.

academical

IPA: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəl/

KK: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to education, schools, or scholarly activities. It often describes things that are connected to learning or teaching.

Example: She pursued an academical career in philosophy and literature.

academically

IPA: /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪ.kli/

KK: /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪ.kli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that is related to education, learning, or scholarly activities.

Example: She performed academically well in her studies, earning top grades in all her subjects.

academician

IPA: /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A person who is a member of a group that promotes or studies art, literature, or science.

Example: The academician presented his research at the annual conference.

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