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Topic: Beliefs

discerning

IPA: /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrnɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Showing good judgment and the ability to notice things that are not obvious.

Example: She has a discerning eye for art, able to spot the finest details in each piece.

discerningly

IPA: /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋli/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrnɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows good judgment or insight, especially in understanding or appreciating things.

Example: She chose her friends discerningly, always looking for those who shared her values.

discernment

IPA: /dɪˈsɜːrnmənt/

KK: /dɪsˈsɜrnmənt/

noun

Definition: The ability to make good judgments about people or things, often by noticing subtle differences or details.

Example: Her discernment in choosing the right candidates for the job impressed everyone.

disciple

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪpəl/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪpəl/

noun

Definition: A person who follows and learns from a teacher or leader, especially in a religious or philosophical context.

Example: She became a disciple of the famous philosopher, studying his teachings closely.

discipleship

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪplʃɪp/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪplʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of being a follower or student of a teacher, especially in a religious context.

Example: Many people seek discipleship to deepen their understanding of their faith.

discommend

IPA: /dɪs.kəˈmɛnd/

KK: /dɪsˈkəmɛnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To express disapproval or to recommend against something.

Example: The teacher discommends the use of cell phones during class.

disconfirm

IPA: /dɪsˈkənfɜːm/

KK: /dɪsˈkənfɜrm/

verb

Definition: To prove that something is not true or correct; to show that a belief or idea is false.

Example: The new evidence served to disconfirm the previous theory about the disease.

disconfirmation

IPA: /ˌdɪs.kənˈfɜː.mə.ʃən/

KK: /dɪsˌkɒnfərˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of providing evidence that proves a belief or idea is false or less acceptable.

Example: The scientist presented disconfirmation of the previous theory with new data.

disconfirming

IPA: /dɪsˈkənfɜːrmɪŋ/

KK: /dɪsˈkənfərmɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not supporting or validating a belief or idea; showing that something is not true or correct.

Example: The disconfirming evidence led the researchers to rethink their original hypothesis.

discord

IPA: /dɪsˈkɔrd/

KK: /dɪsˈkɔrd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To not agree or to be in conflict with someone or something.

Example: The two friends began to discord over their differing opinions.

noun

Definition: A situation where there is disagreement or conflict between people or groups.

Example: The discord among the team members made it difficult to complete the project.

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