IPA: /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
KK: /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/
Definition: Having a large amount or importance; something that has a major effect or meaning.
Example: The discovery of the new species was significant for the field of biology.
IPA: /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
KK: /sɪgˈnɪfɪkəntli/
Definition: In a way that is important or meaningful; to a large extent.
Example: The new policy significantly improved employee satisfaction.
IPA: /sɪˈnɪfɪks/
KK: /sɪˈnɪfɪks/
Definition: A branch of linguistics that studies the meanings of words and symbols, focusing on their significance in communication.
Example: The study of significs helps us understand how language conveys meaning.
IPA: //ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪd//
KK: /sɪɡnɪfaɪd/
Definition: A concept or meaning that is represented by a sign, separate from the sign itself.
Example: In linguistics, the signified refers to the idea or concept that a word represents.
IPA: //ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪər//
KK: /ˈsaɪɡnɪˌfaɪər/
Definition: A word, sound, or symbol that represents an idea or concept in language.
Example: In linguistics, the word 'tree' is a signifier that represents the concept of a tree.
IPA: /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/
KK: /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/
Definition: To have a meaning or to represent something important.
Example: The red light signifies that you must stop.
Definition: To represent or indicate something; to have a particular meaning.
IPA: //ˈsɪleɪn//
KK: /ˈsɪleɪn/
Definition: A type of chemical compound made of silicon and hydrogen, similar to hydrocarbons, with the general formula SiH.
Example: Silane is often used in the production of silicone materials.
IPA: /ˈsaɪləns/
KK: /ˈsaɪləns/
Definition: A time when there is no sound or speech; a state of quietness.
Example: After the loud concert, there was a moment of silence before the crowd started cheering.
Definition: To make someone or something quiet or to stop them from speaking or making noise.
Example: The teacher silenced the students with a sharp look.
IPA: /ˈsaɪlənsd/
KK: /ˈsaɪlənsd/
Definition: Made quiet or unable to make noise.
Example: The silenced gun was used for stealthy operations.
Definition: To make someone unable to speak or express themselves, often by force or pressure.
Example: The loud noise silenced the crowd, making it impossible to hear anything else.
IPA: /ˈsaɪlənt/
KK: /ˈsaɪlənt/
Definition: Not making any noise or sound; quiet and calm.
Example: The room was silent as everyone listened to the speaker.
Definition: A film that does not have any spoken dialogue, relying instead on visuals and music to tell the story.
Example: The classic silent film captivated audiences with its expressive acting and beautiful cinematography.
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