IPA: /ˈpɒlɪpɔɪd/
KK: /ˈpɑːlɪpɔɪd/
Definition: Describing something that has a shape or appearance similar to a polyp, often referring to abnormal growths in the body.
Example: The doctor noted that the growth was polypoid in nature, indicating it resembled a polyp.
IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈrɪðəm/
KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌrɪðəm/
Definition: A musical term that refers to the combination of different rhythms played at the same time, creating a complex and interesting sound.
Example: The drummer used a polyrhythm to add depth to the song.
IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈrɪðmɪk/
KK: /ˌpɑlɪˈrɪðmɪk/
Definition: Describing music or patterns that involve more than one rhythm happening at the same time.
Example: The drummer played a polyrhythmic beat that made the song feel more complex and interesting.
IPA: /ˌpɒliˈsækəraɪd/
KK: /pɑːliˈsækəraɪd/
Definition: A type of carbohydrate made up of many sugar molecules linked together, which can be broken down into simpler sugars.
Example: Starch and cellulose are examples of polysaccharides found in plants.
IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈsiːmɪk/
KK: /pɑˈlɪsɪmɪk/
Definition: Describing a word or phrase that has multiple meanings or interpretations.
Example: The word 'bank' is polysemic because it can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.
IPA: /ˈpɒlɪˌsiːməs/
KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌsiːməs/
Definition: Describing a word that has several different meanings or interpretations.
Example: The word 'bank' is polysemous because it can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.
IPA: /pəˈlɪsəmi/
KK: /pɑˈlɪsəmi/
Definition: The quality of a word or phrase having more than one meaning or interpretation.
Example: The word 'bank' is an example of polysemy because it can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.
IPA: /ˈpɒlɪˌsoʊm/
KK: /ˈpɒlɪˌsoʊm/
Definition: A structure in a cell consisting of multiple ribosomes attached to a single strand of messenger RNA, involved in protein synthesis.
Example: The polysome allows for the efficient production of proteins by enabling multiple ribosomes to translate the same mRNA simultaneously.
IPA: //ˌpɒlɪˈstaɪriːn//
KK: /pɑːlɪˈstaɪriːn/
Definition: A type of plastic that is hard and can be shaped into different forms, often used for making containers, insulation, and packaging materials.
Example: The cups were made of polystyrene, making them lightweight and easy to carry.
IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈsɪləbɪk/
KK: /pɑlɪˈsɪləbɪk/
Definition: Describing words that have multiple syllables, typically more than three.
Example: The word 'unbelievable' is polysyllabic because it has five syllables.
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