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Exam: IELTS

preferential

IPA: /prɪˈfɛr.ən.ʃəl/

KK: /prɪˈfɛrənʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or giving an advantage to someone or something based on preference or partiality.

Example: The company offers preferential rates to loyal customers.

preferentially

IPA: /prɪˈfɛrənʃəli/

KK: /prɪˈfɛrənʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a preference for something over others, often giving it an advantage or priority.

Example: The company preferentially hires candidates with relevant experience.

preferment

IPA: /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

KK: /prɪˈfɜrmənt/

noun

Definition: A noun that refers to the act of being promoted or given a higher position, often in a job or organization.

Example: Her preferment to the managerial position was well-deserved after years of hard work.

preferred

IPA: /prɪˈfɜːrd/

KK: /prɪˈfɜrd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is liked or chosen more than others.

Example: She has a preferred method for solving math problems.

noun

Definition: A type of stock that gives shareholders certain advantages over common stockholders, such as fixed dividends and priority in asset distribution during liquidation.

Example: Investors often choose preferred shares for their stable dividends.

verb

Definition: To like one thing more than another or to choose one thing over another.

Example: She preferred tea over coffee in the morning.

prefix

IPA: /ˈprɛfɪks/

KK: /ˈprɛfɪks/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is placed before another thing, especially in terms of language or mathematics.

Example: In programming, a prefix operator is applied to its operand before the operand itself.

noun

Definition: A part added to the front of a word to change its meaning or create a new word.

Example: In the word 'unhappy', 'un-' is a prefix that means 'not'.

transitive verb

Definition: To add a word or letter at the beginning of another word to change its meaning.

Example: You can prefix the word 'un' to 'happy' to make 'unhappy'.

prefixal

IPA: /ˈprɛfɪksəl/

KK: /ˈprɛfɪksəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or functioning as a prefix, which is a word part added to the beginning of another word to change its meaning.

Example: In linguistics, a prefixal element can significantly alter the meaning of the root word.

prefixed

IPA: /ˈprɛfɪkst/

KK: /ˈprɛfɪkst/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been added at the beginning or front of another word or element.

Example: The word 'unhappy' is prefixed with 'un' to indicate the opposite meaning.

verb

Definition: To add something at the beginning of another thing, often to change its meaning or function.

Example: The teacher prefixed the student's name to the list of participants.

preflight

IPA: //ˈpriːflaɪt//

KK: /ˈpriːflaɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the preparations or checks that are done before a flight takes place.

Example: The preflight checklist ensures that all systems are functioning properly before takeoff.

noun

Definition: A check or inspection that is done before a flight to ensure that everything is in order and safe for flying.

Example: The pilot completed a thorough preflight before taking off.

transitive verb

Definition: To check an aircraft to ensure it is safe and ready for flying before takeoff.

Example: The pilot must preflight the plane to ensure everything is functioning properly.

preformatted

IPA: /ˌpriːˈfɔːrmætɪd/

KK: /priˈfɔrmætɪd/

adjective

Definition: Set up in a specific format before use, often to ensure consistency or ease of reading.

Example: The document was preformatted to fit the standard layout required by the company.

prefrontal

IPA: //priˈfrʌntəl//

KK: /priˈfrʌntəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the front part of the brain, specifically the area located at the front of the frontal lobe.

Example: The prefrontal cortex is important for decision-making and social behavior.

noun

Definition: A part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, involved in complex behaviors such as decision making, problem solving, and controlling social behavior.

Example: The prefrontal cortex plays a crucial role in planning and decision-making.

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