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Topic: Beliefs

nay

IPA: /neɪ/

KK: /neɪ/

adverb

Definition: An expression used to indicate a negative response or to say 'no'.

Example: The committee voted nay on the proposed changes.

conjunction

Definition: A word used to express a negative response or to indicate disagreement, often used in formal contexts.

Example: The proposal was rejected, nay, it was deemed unacceptable by the committee.

noun

Definition: A word used to express a negative response or refusal, often in voting situations.

Example: In the meeting, the majority voted 'aye', but there were a few 'nays' against the proposal.

naysay

IPA: /ˈneɪseɪ/

KK: /ˈneɪˌseɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To oppose or deny something, often in a negative way.

Example: Many people tend to naysay new ideas without considering their potential benefits.

naysayer

IPA: /ˈneɪˌseɪər/

KK: /ˈneɪˌseɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who always says no or expresses negative opinions about something, often doubting or criticizing ideas or proposals.

Example: Despite the team's enthusiasm, the naysayer voiced concerns about the project's feasibility.

necessary

IPA: /ˈnɛsəˌsɛri/

KK: /ˈnɛsəˌsɛri/

adjective

Definition: Something that is essential or required for a particular purpose or situation.

Example: It is necessary to wear a helmet when riding a bike for safety.

noun

Definition: Something that is essential or needed for a particular purpose.

Example: Water is a necessary resource for all living things.

necessitarian

IPA: /nɪˈsɛsɪˌtɛrɪən/

KK: /nɪˈsɛsɪˌtɛrɪən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the idea that everything happens out of necessity and that free will does not exist, often contrasted with the belief in free will.

Example: The necessitarian view suggests that all events are determined by prior causes, leaving no room for chance or free choice.

noun

Definition: A person who believes that everything happens out of necessity and that free will does not exist.

Example: The necessitarian argued that all events are determined by prior causes, leaving no room for free choice.

necessitous

IPA: /nəˈsɛsɪtəs/

KK: /nəˈsɛsɪtəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is in need or lacking basic necessities, often due to poverty.

Example: The charity aims to support necessitous families in the community.

necessitously

IPA: /nəˈsɛsɪtəsli/

KK: /nəˈsɛsɪtəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows something is needed or required, often due to lack or hardship.

Example: The charity provided food necessitously to those in need during the crisis.

necessitousness

IPA: /nəˈsɛsɪtəsnəs/

KK: /nəˈsɛsɪtəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being in need or lacking basic necessities, often due to poverty.

Example: The charity aims to alleviate the necessitousness of families in the community.

necessity

IPA: /nəˈsɛsɪti/

KK: /nəˈsɛsɪti/

noun

Definition: A pressing need or something that is essential for living, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

Example: Water is a necessity for all living beings.

necrological

IPA: /nɛkˈrɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /nɛkˈrɒlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a list of people who have died, often published in a book or article.

Example: The necrological section of the newspaper listed the names of those who had passed away that month.

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