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Exam: IELTS

adequate

IPA: /ˈædɪkwət/

KK: /ˈædɪkwɪt/

adjective

Definition: Enough to meet a certain standard or requirement, but not more than what is necessary.

Example: The resources provided were adequate for the project.

adequately

IPA: /ˈædɪkwətli/

KK: /ˈædɪkwətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is enough to meet a certain standard or requirement.

Example: The project was completed adequately, meeting all the necessary standards.

adequateness

IPA: /ˈædɪkwətnəs/

KK: /ˈædɪkwətnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being enough or satisfactory to meet a certain standard or need.

Example: The adequateness of the solution was evident in its effectiveness.

adhere

IPA: //ədˈhɪr//

KK: /ədˈhɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stick to something or to follow a plan or belief closely without changing.

Example: The labels must adhere to the surface for proper application.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something stick to a surface or to follow a rule or belief closely.

Example: You need to adhere the label firmly to the package.

adherence

IPA: /ədˈhɪərəns/

KK: /ədˈhɪərəns/

noun

Definition: The quality of being loyal or sticking firmly to something, such as rules or beliefs.

Example: Her adherence to the guidelines helped the project succeed.

adherent

IPA: //ədˈhɪərənt//

KK: /ədˈhɪrənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that sticks or holds firmly to a surface or another object. It can also refer to being connected or associated with something, often in a way that shows loyalty or support.

Example: The adherent leaves of the plant were difficult to separate from the stem.

noun

Definition: A person who supports or follows a particular cause, leader, or belief.

Example: The adherents of the new policy gathered to discuss its implementation.

adherer

IPA: //ədˈhɪrər//

KK: /ædˈhɪrər/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or follows a particular belief, idea, or leader.

Example: As an adherer of the philosophy, she attended every meeting and discussion.

adhesion

IPA: /ædˈhiːʒən/

KK: /ædˈhiːʒən/

noun

Definition: The act of sticking or joining two things together, often used in science and medicine to describe how different materials or body tissues connect.

Example: The adhesion of the paint to the wall was excellent, ensuring a long-lasting finish.

adhesive

IPA: /ədˈhiːsɪv/

KK: /ədˈhiv/

adjective

Definition: Having the quality of sticking to a surface or object; capable of holding things together.

Example: The adhesive tape worked perfectly to fix the broken vase.

noun

Definition: A material that helps stick things together, like glue or tape.

Example: The carpenter used a strong adhesive to bond the pieces of wood together.

adhesiveness

IPA: /ædˈhiːsɪvnəs/

KK: /ædˈhiːsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or ability of a substance to stick to surfaces or objects.

Example: The adhesiveness of the tape made it easy to stick to various surfaces.

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