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Exam: IELTS

disproportion

IPA: /ˌdɪs.prəˈpɔːr.ʃən/

KK: /dɪsprəˈpɔrʃən/

noun

Definition: A lack of balance or equality between two or more things, often resulting in an unfair or unequal situation.

Example: The disproportion in wealth between the rich and the poor is a major social issue.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something unequal or out of balance in size, amount, or degree compared to something else.

Example: The new policy may disproportion the resources allocated to different departments.

disproportional

IPA: /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənl/

KK: /dɪsprəˈpɔrʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Not in correct or balanced proportion; unequal in size, amount, or degree.

Example: The funding for the project was disproportional to the number of people it would benefit.

disprovable

IPA: /dɪsˈpruːəbl/

KK: /dɪsˈpruːəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be shown to be false or incorrect.

Example: The theory was disprovable, which allowed scientists to test its validity.

disprove

IPA: /dɪsˈpruːv/

KK: /dɪsˈprouv/

transitive verb

Definition: To show that something is not true or correct by providing evidence or argument.

Example: The scientist was able to disprove the old theory with new data.

disputable

IPA: /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

KK: /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be questioned or argued about; not certain or definite.

Example: The results of the study are disputable and need further investigation.

disputably

IPA: /dɪˈspjuːtəblɪ/

KK: /dɪˈspjuːtəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be argued against or questioned; not certain or definite.

Example: The results of the study are disputably valid, as some experts have raised concerns about the methodology.

disputant

IPA: /dɪˈspjuːtənt/

KK: /dɪˈspjuːtənt/

adjective

Definition: Involved in a disagreement or argument.

Example: The disputant presented strong evidence to support their claims during the debate.

noun

Definition: A person who is involved in a disagreement or argument with someone else.

Example: The disputant presented strong evidence to support their claims during the debate.

disputation

IPA: /ˌdɪs.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɪsˈpjuːteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A formal debate or argument where people discuss and disagree on a particular topic, often in an academic setting.

Example: The students engaged in a disputation to defend their theses before the panel of professors.

disputatious

IPA: /ˌdɪs.pjuˈteɪ.ʃəs/

KK: /dɪsˈpjuːteɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Tending to argue or cause disagreements; often involved in debates or disputes.

Example: His disputatious nature made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.

disputatiously

IPA: /ˌdɪs.pjuːˈteɪ.ʃəs.li/

KK: /dɪsˌpjuːtəˈʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is likely to cause disagreement or argument.

Example: The students debated disputatiously, each trying to prove their point.

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