IPA: /dɪˈfleɪʃənəri/
KK: /dɪˈfleɪʃənɛri/
Definition: Related to a decrease in the general price level of goods and services in an economy.
Example: The government implemented policies to avoid a deflationary spiral.
IPA: /dɪˈfleɪtə/
KK: /dɪˈfleɪtər/
Definition: A device or factor used to reduce or counteract inflation in economic statistics.
Example: The economist used a deflator to adjust the figures for inflation in the report.
IPA: /dɪˈflɛkt/
KK: /dɪˈflɛkt/
Definition: To cause something to change direction or to turn away from its original path.
Example: The shield was able to deflect the arrows shot at him.
IPA: /dɪˈflɛktəbl/
KK: /dɪˈflɛktəbl/
Definition: Able to be changed in direction or position.
Example: The deflectable shield can change its angle to block incoming projectiles.
IPA: /dɪˈflɛkʃən/
KK: /dɪˈflɛkʃən/
Definition: A change in direction or position, often caused by an external force, that results in something being turned away from its original path.
Example: The deflection of the arrow was caused by the strong wind.
IPA: /dɪˈflɛktɪv/
KK: /dɪˈflɛktɪv/
Definition: Able to change direction or cause something to change direction.
Example: The deflective surface of the shield redirected the incoming projectiles.
IPA: /dɪˈfoʊkəs/
KK: /dɪˈfoʊkəs/
Definition: The action or result of making something blurry or out of focus, especially in photography or optics.
Example: The defocus of the image made it hard to see the details clearly.
Definition: To make something less clear or sharp, especially in terms of vision or images.
Example: The photographer decided to defocus the background to highlight the subject in the foreground.
IPA: /dɪˈfoʊkəst/
KK: /dɪˈfoʊkəst/
Definition: Describing something that is not clearly focused or sharp, often used in photography or visual contexts.
Example: The image appeared defocused, making it hard to see the details clearly.
Definition: To make something less focused or clear, often used in photography or optics.
Example: The photographer defocused the background to highlight the subject in the foreground.
IPA: /dɪˈfoʊliənt/
KK: /dɪˈfoʊliənt/
Definition: A substance used to make plants lose their leaves, often applied as a spray or dust.
Example: Farmers sometimes use a defoliant to prepare crops for harvest.
IPA: /dɪˈfoʊliˌeɪt/
KK: /dɪˈfoʊliˌeɪt/
Definition: To lose leaves or foliage, typically in a natural process or due to environmental conditions.
Example: In autumn, many trees defoliate as the weather gets colder.
Definition: To make a plant or tree lose its leaves, often using chemicals.
Example: Farmers sometimes defoliate crops to prepare them for harvest.
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