IPA: /dɪˈɡrɛsɪv/
KK: /dɪˈɡrɛsɪv/
Definition: Describing something that strays from the main topic or point, often leading to a lengthy or rambling discussion.
Example: The professor's digressive lecture made it hard for the students to focus on the main subject.
IPA: /dɪˈɡrɛsɪvli/
KK: /dɪˈɡrɛsɪvli/
Definition: In a manner that strays from the main topic or subject being discussed.
Example: The speaker digressively talked about his childhood before returning to the main point of his lecture.
IPA: /dɪˈɡrɛsɪvnəs/
KK: /dɪˈɡrɛsɪvnəs/
Definition: The quality of straying from the main topic or subject in speech or writing.
Example: His digressiveness made the lecture longer than necessary, as he often wandered off-topic.
IPA: //daɪˈhaɪbrɪd//
KK: /daɪˈhaɪbrɪd/
Definition: Relating to an individual or strain that has two different alleles at two specific places on chromosomes.
Example: In genetics, a dihybrid cross is used to study the inheritance of two traits.
Definition: A type of hybrid organism that is produced from two parents that have different traits at two specific genetic locations.
Example: In genetics class, we learned about a dihybrid that shows traits from both of its parents.
IPA: //dɪkˈtæt//
KK: /dɪkˈtæt/
Definition: A strict rule or order that is imposed by someone in authority, often without any agreement from those affected.
Example: The new policy was seen as a diktat from the management that employees had to follow without question.
IPA: /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/
KK: /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/
Definition: To cause something to fall into a state of ruin or disrepair, often through neglect or misuse.
Example: The old house was dilapidated after years of neglect.
IPA: /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/
KK: /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/
Definition: In very bad condition because of age or lack of care; falling apart or broken down.
Example: The dilapidated house looked like it hadn't been lived in for years.
IPA: /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/
Definition: The condition of a building or structure that has fallen into disrepair or decay, often due to neglect or intentional damage.
Example: The old house fell into a state of dilapidation after years of neglect.
IPA: /ˌdɪləˈteɪʃən/
KK: /dɪləˈteɪʃən/
Definition: The process of becoming larger or wider, often used in medical contexts to describe the enlargement of an organ or structure.
Example: The doctor explained that the dilatation of the blood vessels can lead to improved circulation.
IPA: /daɪˈleɪt/
KK: /daɪˈleɪt/
Definition: To become larger or wider in size or extent.
Example: The pupils of her eyes dilate in low light to let in more light.
Definition: To make something wider or larger; to cause it to expand.
Example: The doctor used special drops to dilate my pupils during the eye exam.
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