IPA: /dɪˈpləʊmətɪkli/
KK: /dɪˈpləʊmətɪkli/
Definition: In a way that is careful and sensitive to others' feelings, often used in discussions or negotiations to avoid conflict.
Example: She handled the situation diplomatically, ensuring that everyone felt heard and respected.
IPA: /ˈdɪpləˌmætɪst/
KK: /ˈdɪpləˌmætɪst/
Definition: A person who represents their country in foreign affairs and helps manage relationships between nations.
Example: The diplomatist worked tirelessly to negotiate a peace treaty between the two countries.
IPA: /ˈdɪplɒnt/
KK: /ˈdɪplɒnt/
Definition: A type of organism that has cells containing two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.
Example: In many plants and animals, the diplont stage is the dominant form of the life cycle.
IPA: /dɪˈploʊpiə/
KK: /dɪˈploʊpiə/
Definition: A condition where a person sees two images of one object instead of just one, often caused by problems with the eye muscles.
Example: After the accident, she experienced diplopia and had trouble focusing on her computer screen.
IPA: /ˈdaɪˌpoʊlər/
KK: /daɪˈpoʊlər/
Definition: Having two opposite poles, such as north and south, often used in the context of magnets or molecules.
Example: Water is a dipolar molecule because it has a positive end and a negative end.
IPA: //ˈdaɪpoʊl//
KK: /ˈdaɪpoʊl/
Definition: A structure or system that has two opposite charges or poles, often found in molecules, antennas, or magnetic fields.
Example: The dipole in the molecule creates an electric field that affects its interactions with other molecules.
IPA: /dɪˈprɒtɪk/
KK: /dɪˈproʊtɪk/
Definition: Referring to a substance that can donate two hydrogen ions in a chemical reaction, particularly in acid-base reactions.
Example: Sulfuric acid is a diprotic acid because it can release two protons into solution.
IPA: /ˌdɪp.səˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
KK: /ˌdɪp.səˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
Definition: A strong and uncontrollable desire to drink alcohol.
Example: His dipsomania led him to seek help for his drinking problem.
IPA: /ˌdɪp.səˈmeɪ.ni.æk/
KK: /ˌdɪp.səˈmeɪ.ni.æk/
Definition: A person who has a strong and uncontrollable desire to drink alcohol excessively.
Example: After years of struggle, he finally admitted he was a dipsomaniac and sought help for his addiction.
IPA: /ˈdɪptərə/
KK: /ˈdɪptərə/
Definition: A large group of insects that have two wings and include species like flies and mosquitoes. They have a special mouthpart for sucking and go through different stages of development, with their young often being called maggots.
Example: The diptera order includes many common insects such as houseflies and mosquitoes.
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