IPA: /ˈtæn.tələm/
KK: /ˈtæn.tə.ləm/
Definition: A heavy, gray metal that is very hard and resistant to corrosion. It is used in various applications, including electronics and surgical instruments.
Example: Tantalum is often used in the production of capacitors for electronic devices.
IPA: /ˈtæn.tə.maʊnt/
KK: /ˈtæn.tə.maʊnt/
Definition: Having the same value, meaning, or effect as something else; equal in significance.
Example: His silence was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
IPA: /ˈtæntrəm/
KK: /ˈtæntrəm/
Definition: A sudden outburst of anger or frustration, often seen in children, where they may cry, scream, or act uncontrollably.
Example: The child threw a tantrum in the store when he couldn't have the toy he wanted.
IPA: /tæp/
KK: /tæp/
Definition: To make a light sound or touch, often by hitting something gently.
Example: She likes to tap her fingers on the table when she is thinking.
Definition: A light touch or hit, often used to describe a gentle blow or a device that allows access to a resource, such as a spigot or a part of a circuit.
Example: She gave the door a quick tap to get someone's attention.
Definition: To hit something lightly or to draw liquid from a container.
Example: He decided to tap the keg for the party.
IPA: /ˈteɪpərɪŋ/
KK: /ˈteɪpərɪŋ/
Definition: A shape that gradually becomes narrower or thinner towards one end.
Example: The artist created a beautiful sculpture with a tapering design.
Definition: To gradually become thinner or narrower towards one end.
Example: The candle is tapering as it burns down.
IPA: /təˈfɒnəmi/
KK: /tæˈfɒnəmi/
Definition: The study of how organisms become fossilized and the conditions that affect this process.
Example: Taphonomy helps scientists understand how ancient life forms were preserved in the fossil record.
IPA: /ˈtɑːrdiər/
KK: /ˈtɑːrdiər/
Definition: This word describes someone or something that is later than expected or delayed in arriving or happening.
Example: She was tardier than usual to the meeting today.
IPA: /ˈtɑːrdiɪst/
KK: /ˈtɑrdiɪst/
Definition: The latest or slowest in arriving or happening.
Example: She was the tardiest student to arrive at the class today.
IPA: /ˈtɑːrdɪli/
KK: /ˈtɑrdɪli/
Definition: In a way that is late or delayed; not on time.
Example: She arrived tardily to the meeting, missing the important announcements.
IPA: /ˈtɑːrdɪnəs/
KK: /ˈtɑrdɪnəs/
Definition: The state of being late or delayed in arriving or doing something.
Example: His tardiness to the meeting caused frustration among his colleagues.
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