IPA: /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
KK: /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
Definition: Relating to a process of becoming worse or less in quality, quantity, or strength.
Example: The declining economy has affected many businesses in the area.
Definition: To become smaller, weaker, or less; to refuse something.
Example: The number of people attending the event is declining each year.
IPA: /dɪˈklaɪnɪst/
KK: /dɪˈklaɪnɪst/
Definition: A person who believes that a society or nation is experiencing a decline in its economic, political, or social conditions.
Example: As a declinist, she often discusses the challenges facing our economy and society.
IPA: /dɪˈklɪvɪti/
KK: /dɪˈklɪvɪti/
Definition: A downward slope or incline, like the side of a hill.
Example: The hikers carefully made their way down the declivity to reach the valley below.
IPA: /dɪˈkɒkt/
KK: /dɪˈkɑkt/
Definition: To extract flavors or substances from something by boiling it in water.
Example: She decided to decoct the herbs to make a soothing tea.
IPA: /dɪˈkɒkʃən/
KK: /dɪˈkɑkʃən/
Definition: A liquid made by boiling herbs, plants, or other substances in water to extract their flavors or properties.
Example: She prepared a decoction of ginger and honey to soothe her throat.
IPA: /dɪˈkoʊd/
KK: /dɪˈkoʊd/
Definition: To change something that is coded or scrambled into a form that is easy to understand or interpret.
Example: The software can decode the encrypted messages quickly.
IPA: /dɪˈkoʊdər/
KK: /dɪˈkoʊdər/
Definition: A device or person that translates or converts coded information into a readable or understandable format.
Example: The decoder allowed us to watch the scrambled channels on our television.
IPA: /dɪˈkoʊdɪŋ/
KK: /dɪˈkoʊdɪŋ/
Definition: The process of translating or interpreting information from one form to another, making it easier to understand or use.
Example: Decoding the message took longer than expected due to its complexity.
Definition: To convert a coded message or information into a form that is understandable.
Example: The computer is decoding the encrypted message to reveal its contents.
IPA: /ˌdiːˌkɒlənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˌkɒlənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition: The process of a colony gaining independence and becoming self-governing, often after being ruled by another country.
Example: The decolonization of many African nations occurred in the mid-20th century.
IPA: /dɪˈkɒlənaɪz/
KK: /dɪˈkɑːlənaɪz/
Definition: To remove colonial control or influence from a country or region, allowing it to become independent.
Example: The country worked hard to decolonize and establish its own government.
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