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Topic: Beliefs

agnation

IPA: /æɡˈneɪʃən/

KK: /æɡˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A relationship or connection through male family members, specifically referring to blood relations that are traced only through males, unlike connections that can include both males and females.

Example: In some cultures, agnation plays a significant role in determining inheritance rights.

agnostic

IPA: //æɡˈnɒstɪk//

KK: /æɡˈnɑːstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a person who believes that it is impossible to know whether God exists or not, or relating to the idea that certain things are unknown or unknowable.

Example: He identified as an agnostic, believing that the existence of a higher power is unknown.

noun

Definition: A person who believes that it is not possible to know if there is a God or not, and is uncertain about religious beliefs.

Example: As an agnostic, she felt that the existence of God was beyond human understanding.

agnosticism

IPA: /æɡˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/

KK: /æɡˈnɑːstɪsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief system that holds that it is impossible to know for sure whether God exists or not, and that absolute truth about such matters cannot be proven.

Example: His agnosticism led him to question the existence of a higher power without committing to any specific belief.

agonism

IPA: /ˈæɡənɪzəm/

KK: /ˈæɡənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A type of competition or struggle, often seen in politics or contests, where individuals or groups compete for a prize or recognition.

Example: The agonism between the two political parties intensified as the election approached.

agonistic

IPA: /ˌæɡəˈnɪstɪk/

KK: /ˌæɡəˈnɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to competition or conflict, often involving a struggle to win or prove a point.

Example: The agonistic nature of the debate led to heated exchanges between the participants.

agree

IPA: /əˈɡriː/

KK: /əˈɡri/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have the same opinion as someone else or to accept a suggestion or idea. It can also mean to be suitable or consistent with something.

Example: I agree with you on the importance of education.

transitive verb

Definition: To have the same opinion as someone else or to accept a suggestion or idea.

Example: My parents agreed that we should go.

agreeability

IPA: /əˈɡriːəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /əˈɡriːəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being pleasant or enjoyable, often leading to harmony or agreement with others.

Example: Her agreeability made her a favorite among her peers.

agreeableness

IPA: /əˈɡriːəblnəs/

KK: /əˈɡriːəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being pleasant or enjoyable, making people feel happy or satisfied.

Example: Her agreeableness made her a favorite among her peers.

agreed

IPA: /əˈɡrid/

KK: /əˈɡrid/

adjective

Definition: When something is accepted by everyone involved after discussion or negotiation, it is described as being in agreement. It means that all parties share the same opinion or decision.

Example: After much discussion, they finally reached an agreed solution to the problem.

interjection

Definition: This word is used to show that someone agrees with what has been said or proposed.

Example: "I think we should go with the first option." "Agreed!"

verb

Definition: To have accepted or come to a shared understanding about something in the past.

Example: They agreed to meet at the café later.

ahimsa

IPA: /əˈhɪm.sə/

KK: /əˈhɪm.sə/

noun

Definition: A principle in Buddhism and Hinduism that teaches the importance of not causing harm or violence to any living being.

Example: Many practitioners of ahimsa advocate for vegetarianism as a way to avoid harming animals.

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