IPA: /ˈkæpɪˌteɪtɪd/
KK: /kæpɪˌteɪtɪd/
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.
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.
IPA: /kæpɪˈteɪʃən/
KK: /kæpɪˈteɪʃən/
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.
IPA: /ˈkæpɪtəl/
KK: /ˈkæpɪtəl/
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.
IPA: /kəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/
KK: /kəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/
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.
IPA: /kəˌpɪtʃʊˈleɪʃən/
KK: /kəˌpɪtʃʊˈleɪʃən/
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.
IPA: /ˈkæpɪŋ/
KK: /ˈkæpɪŋ/
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.
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.
IPA: /kəˈprɪʃəs/
KK: /kəˈprɪʃəs/
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.
IPA: /kəˈprɪʃəsli/
KK: /kəˈprɪʃəsli/
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.
IPA: /kəˈprɪʃəsnəs/
KK: /kəˈprɪʃəsnəs/
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.
IPA: /ˌkæpˈseɪ.ɪ.sɪn/
KK: /kæpˈseɪɪsɪn/
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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