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capitated

IPA: /ˈkæpɪˌteɪtɪd/

KK: /kæpɪˌteɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a payment system in healthcare where a provider receives a fixed amount for each patient, regardless of the services provided.

Example: The capitated payment model encourages healthcare providers to focus on preventive care.

verb

Definition: To have a head or to be shaped like a head; in a biological context, it often refers to a structure that is rounded or bulbous at the end.

Example: The flower was capitated, with a round cluster of petals at the top.

capitation

IPA: /kæpɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /kæpɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A fixed payment made for each person, often used in healthcare or taxation contexts.

Example: The government implemented a capitation system to manage healthcare costs more effectively.

capitol

IPA: /ˈkæpɪtəl/

KK: /ˈkæpɪtəl/

noun

Definition: A building where a legislative body, such as a state or national government, meets to discuss and make laws.

Example: The new capitol building was inaugurated last week, and it will host the state legislature's sessions.

capitulate

IPA: /kəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/

KK: /kəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop resisting and accept defeat or the terms set by someone else.

Example: After a long battle, the army decided to capitulate and accept the terms of surrender.

capitulation

IPA: /kəˌpɪtʃʊˈleɪʃən/

KK: /kəˌpɪtʃʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of giving up or surrendering, often in a formal way, usually after a conflict or negotiation.

Example: The army's capitulation marked the end of the long and difficult war.

capping

IPA: /ˈkæpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkæpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of covering or limiting something, often used in contexts like geology, finance, or sealing wells.

Example: The capping of the oil well was necessary to prevent leaks.

verb

Definition: To put a cover or limit on something, often to control or restrict it.

Example: The government is capping the prices of essential goods to help consumers.

capricious

IPA: /kəˈprɪʃəs/

KK: /kəˈprɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that changes suddenly and unexpectedly, often without a clear reason.

Example: The weather in spring can be quite capricious, changing from sunny to rainy in a matter of minutes.

capriciously

IPA: /kəˈprɪʃəsli/

KK: /kəˈprɪʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is unpredictable or changes suddenly without reason.

Example: She capriciously decided to change her vacation plans at the last minute.

capriciousness

IPA: /kəˈprɪʃəsnəs/

KK: /kəˈprɪʃəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of changing suddenly and unpredictably, often in mood or behavior.

Example: Her capriciousness made it difficult for her friends to know how she would react.

capsaicin

IPA: /ˌkæpˈseɪ.ɪ.sɪn/

KK: /kæpˈseɪɪsɪn/

noun

Definition: A colorless compound found in hot peppers that causes a burning sensation and is used in creams for pain relief.

Example: Capsaicin is the active ingredient in many spicy foods and topical pain relief creams.

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