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Exam: SAT (English)

philosopher

IPA: /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

KK: /fɪˈlɑsəfər/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or thinks deeply about fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, values, and reason.

Example: Socrates is often considered one of the greatest philosophers in history.

philosophize

IPA: //fɪˈlɒsəfaɪz//

KK: /fɪˈlɑsəˌfaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence in a thoughtful way.

Example: They often philosophize about the meaning of life during their discussions.

transitive verb

Definition: To think deeply about important questions or ideas, often related to existence, knowledge, or ethics.

Example: He likes to philosophize about the meaning of life during long walks.

philosophizer

IPA: /fɪˈlɒsəfaɪzə/

KK: /fɪˈlɑːsəfaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who engages in philosophical thought or discussion, often in a way that may seem superficial or impractical.

Example: He is known as a philosophizer, always pondering deep questions but rarely providing clear answers.

phon

IPA: /foʊn/

KK: /foʊn/

noun

Definition: A unit used to measure how loud a sound seems to a person, based on the loudness of a specific tone.

Example: The sound of the concert was measured at 80 phon, indicating it was quite loud.

phoneme

IPA: /ˈfoʊniːm/

KK: /ˈfoʊniːm/

noun

Definition: The smallest unit of sound in a language that can change the meaning of a word, like the difference between the sounds in 'bat' and 'pat'.

Example: In English, the sounds /p/ and /b/ are different phonemes because they change the meaning of words.

phonemics

IPA: /fəˈnɛmɪks/

KK: /fəˈnɛmɪks/

noun

Definition: The study of the sounds in a language and how they are used to create meaning.

Example: Phonemics is essential for understanding how different languages organize their sounds.

phonetic

IPA: /fəˈnɛtɪk/

KK: /fəˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the sounds of speech or the study of how speech sounds are produced and represented.

Example: The phonetic alphabet helps people learn the correct pronunciation of words.

phonetically

IPA: /fəˈnɛtɪkli/

KK: /fəˈnɛtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to the sounds of speech or language, especially in how words are pronounced rather than how they are spelled.

Example: The word is pronounced phonetically, making it easier to understand for learners.

phonological

IPA: /fəˈnɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /fənˈɒlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of sounds in a language and how they are organized and used.

Example: The phonological rules of the language determine how sounds can be combined.

phrasal

IPA: /ˈfreɪ.zəl/

KK: /ˈfreɪzəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or consisting of a group of words that work together as a single unit in a sentence.

Example: In English, a phrasal verb combines a verb with a preposition or adverb to create a new meaning.

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