IPA: /ˈpɒlɪˌsiːməs/
KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌsiːməs/
Definition: Describing a word that has several different meanings or interpretations.
Example: The word 'bank' is polysemous because it can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.
IPA: /pəˈlɪsəmi/
KK: /pɑˈlɪsəmi/
Definition: The quality of a word or phrase having more than one meaning or interpretation.
Example: The word 'bank' is an example of polysemy because it can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.
IPA: /ˈpɒlɪˌsoʊm/
KK: /ˈpɒlɪˌsoʊm/
Definition: A structure in a cell consisting of multiple ribosomes attached to a single strand of messenger RNA, involved in protein synthesis.
Example: The polysome allows for the efficient production of proteins by enabling multiple ribosomes to translate the same mRNA simultaneously.
IPA: //ˌpɒlɪˈstaɪriːn//
KK: /pɑːlɪˈstaɪriːn/
Definition: A type of plastic that is hard and can be shaped into different forms, often used for making containers, insulation, and packaging materials.
Example: The cups were made of polystyrene, making them lightweight and easy to carry.
IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈsɪləbɪk/
KK: /pɑlɪˈsɪləbɪk/
Definition: Describing words that have multiple syllables, typically more than three.
Example: The word 'unbelievable' is polysyllabic because it has five syllables.
IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈsɪbəl/
KK: /pɑːlɪˈsɪbəl/
Definition: A word that has more than one syllable, typically more than three.
Example: The word 'unbelievable' is a polysyllable because it has five syllables.
IPA: /ˌpɒliˈsɪnæptɪk/
KK: /pɑːliˈsɪnæptɪk/
Definition: Relating to a process that involves multiple connections between nerve cells in the nervous system.
Example: The polysynaptic reflex pathway allows for more complex responses to stimuli.
IPA: //ˌpɒlɪˈtɛknɪk//
KK: /ˌpɑːliˈtɛknɪk/
Definition: Relating to education or training in various technical fields and applied sciences.
Example: She enrolled in a polytechnic school to study engineering and technology.
Definition: A type of educational institution that focuses on teaching technical and vocational subjects, especially in fields like engineering, technology, and applied sciences.
Example: She decided to enroll in a polytechnic to study engineering.
IPA: /ˈpɒlɪθiːɪzəm/
KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌθizəm/
Definition: The belief in or worship of multiple gods.
Example: In ancient cultures, polytheism was common, with people worshipping many different deities.
IPA: //ˈpɒlɪθiːɪst//
KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌθiɪst/
Definition: A person who believes in or supports the idea of multiple gods.
Example: As a polytheist, she worships several deities from different cultures.
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