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Exam: IELTS

developmentally

IPA: /dɪˌvɛl.əpˈmɛn.təl.i/

KK: /dɪˌvɛl.əpˈmɛn.təl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is related to the process of growth or progress in someone or something.

Example: The children are developing developmentally at different rates.

deverbal

IPA: /dɪˈvɜːrbəl/

KK: /dɪˈvɜrbəl/

noun

Definition: A word that is derived from a verb, often used as a noun or in another grammatical form.

Example: The term 'deverbal' is often used in linguistic studies to describe words that come from verbs.

deviance

IPA: /ˈdiːviəns/

KK: /ˈdɛviəns/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of behaving in a way that is different from what is considered normal or acceptable in society.

Example: The study of deviance helps sociologists understand why some people break social rules.

deviancy

IPA: /ˈdiːviənsi/

KK: /ˈdɛviənsi/

noun

Definition: The condition of behaving in a way that is different from what is considered normal or acceptable in society.

Example: The study focused on the causes of social deviancy among teenagers.

deviant

IPA: //ˈdiːviənt//

KK: /ˈdiːviənt/

adjective

Definition: Not following the usual rules or standards of behavior in society.

Example: His deviant behavior shocked his friends and family.

noun

Definition: A person who behaves in a way that is different from what is considered normal or acceptable in society.

Example: The artist was seen as a deviant for expressing unconventional ideas in his work.

deviate

IPA: /ˈdiːvieɪt/

KK: /ˈdiːviˌeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing behavior that is different from what is considered normal or acceptable in a society.

Example: His deviate behavior made him stand out in the crowd.

intransitive verb

Definition: To move away from a standard or expected path; to stray from what is usual or planned.

Example: Sometimes it's good to deviate from the usual routine to try something new.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that differs from what is considered normal or acceptable in a particular group or society.

Example: The artist was seen as a deviate because his work challenged traditional ideas.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to change direction or to differ from what is expected or usual.

Example: The new policy may deviate from traditional practices.

deviation

IPA: /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A difference or change from what is normal or expected, often referring to behavior, statistics, or policies.

Example: The scientist noted a significant deviation in the experiment's results compared to the previous trials.

deviationist

IPA: /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃənɪst/

KK: /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who strays from accepted beliefs or policies, particularly in the context of political ideologies like Communism.

Example: The party expelled the deviationist for not adhering to the official doctrine.

deviator

IPA: /ˈdiːvieɪtə/

KK: /ˈdɛviˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that diverges from a standard or norm, often leading to a change in direction or behavior.

Example: The deviator in the experiment changed the course of the results significantly.

device

IPA: /dɪˈvaɪs/

KK: /dɪˈvaɪs/

noun

Definition: A tool or invention that is made for a specific purpose, often a machine that helps perform tasks easily.

Example: The new device can help you track your fitness goals more effectively.

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