IPA: /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋli/
KK: /dɪˈmɔrəlˌaɪzɪŋli/
Definition: In a way that causes someone to lose confidence or hope.
Example: The team's constant losses affected their performance demoralizingly.
IPA: /dɪˈmɒtɪks/
KK: /dɪˈmɒtɪks/
Definition: The study of the social and cultural aspects of people, often related to how they live and interact in society.
Example: The researchers focused on demotics to understand community behaviors and social structures.
IPA: /dɪˈmʌlsənt/
KK: /dɪˈmʌlsənt/
Definition: Having a soothing or softening effect, often used to describe substances that relieve irritation or discomfort.
Example: The demulcent properties of the herbal tea helped to calm her sore throat.
Definition: A substance that is smooth and soothing, often used to relieve pain in irritated or inflamed areas of the body, especially in mucous membranes.
Example: The doctor recommended a demulcent to help soothe her sore throat.
IPA: /ˌdiːˌmʌltɪˈplɛksər/
KK: /dɛˈmʌltɪˌplɛksər/
Definition: A device that takes a single input signal and splits it into multiple output signals, allowing for the separation of combined signals.
Example: The engineer used a demultiplexer to route the data signals to different devices.
IPA: /dɪˈmjʊə/
KK: /dɪˈmjʊr/
Definition: Someone who is shy and modest, often behaving in a reserved way.
Example: She wore a demure dress to the formal event, which made her look elegant and modest.
IPA: /dɪˈmjʊrli/
KK: /dɪˈmjʊrli/
Definition: In a way that is modest, reserved, or shy, often in a manner that is appealing or attractive.
Example: She smiled demurely when complimented on her dress.
IPA: /dɪˈmjʊərnəs/
KK: /dɪˈmjʊr.nəs/
Definition: The quality of being reserved, modest, or shy in behavior or appearance.
Example: Her demureness made her stand out in the lively crowd.
IPA: /ˌdɛm.aɪˈɛl.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/
KK: /dɛmˈaɪəˌleɪnətɪŋ/
Definition: Causing or marked by the loss of the protective covering around nerve fibers.
Example: The doctor explained that demyelinating diseases can affect communication between the brain and the body.
Definition: To remove the protective covering (myelin) from the nerve fibers, which can affect the transmission of signals in the nervous system.
Example: The disease is characterized by demyelinating the nerves, leading to various neurological symptoms.
IPA: /ˌdɛm.aɪ.ə.lɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
KK: /dɛˌmaɪəˈlɪneɪʃən/
Definition: The process of losing the protective covering (myelin sheath) around nerve fibers, often due to illness.
Example: Demyelination can lead to serious neurological problems.
IPA: /dɪˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition: The process of making something clear and easy to understand by removing confusion or mystery.
Example: The teacher's explanation led to the demystification of complex scientific concepts for the students.
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