IPA: /əˌθɔːrɪˈteɪtɪvli/
KK: /əˈθɔrɪtətɪvli/
Definition: In a way that shows confidence and authority, making others believe what is said or done is correct or important.
Example: The teacher spoke authoritatively, ensuring that all the students understood the rules clearly.
IPA: /əˈθɔːrɪti/
KK: /əˈθɔrɪti/
Definition: The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. It can also refer to a person or organization that has control or influence in a specific area.
Example: The teacher has the authority to assign homework and manage the classroom.
IPA: /ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /ˌɔːθərɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition: A process or document that gives permission or approval to do something.
Example: You need to get authorization before you can access the restricted area.
IPA: /ˈɔːθəraɪz/
KK: /ˈɔːθəraɪz/
Definition: To give someone the official permission or power to do something.
Example: The manager will authorize the new project next week.
IPA: /ˈɔːθərʃɪp/
KK: /ˈɔːθərˌʃɪp/
Definition: The state or act of creating written works, such as books, articles, or poems, and being recognized as the creator of those works.
Example: The authorship of the novel was attributed to a famous writer.
IPA: /ɔːˈtɪstɪk/
KK: /ɔːˈtɪstɪk/
Definition: Relating to a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior, often characterized by difficulties in social interaction and repetitive patterns of behavior.
Example: Many people who are autistic have unique strengths and perspectives.
Definition: A person who has a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior, often characterized by difficulties in social interaction and repetitive patterns of behavior.
Example: The autistic child showed great interest in trains and could name all the different types.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəʊˈæntɪˌbɒdi/
KK: /ˈɔːtoʊˌæntɪˌbɒdi/
Definition: A type of antibody that mistakenly targets and reacts with the body's own cells or proteins instead of foreign invaders like bacteria or viruses.
Example: The presence of autoantibodies can indicate an autoimmune disease.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəʊbaɪˈɒɡrəfə/
KK: /ɔːˌtɒbɪˈɒɪɡrəfə/
Definition: A person who writes about their own life story.
Example: The famous autobiographer shared her experiences in a bestselling book.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəʊbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/
KK: /ɔːtəˈbaɪəɡrəfi/
Definition: A book or written work about a person's life, written by that person themselves.
Example: She published her autobiography last year, sharing her life story with the world.
IPA: /ˈɔːtəˌbʌs/
KK: /ˈɔːtəˌbʌs/
Definition: A large vehicle designed to carry many passengers, typically used for public transport.
Example: The autobus arrived at the station on time, ready to take passengers to the city.
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