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Topic: Beliefs

recalcitrancy

IPA: /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trən.si/

KK: /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trən.si/

noun

Definition: The quality of being stubbornly resistant to authority or control; unwilling to obey rules or follow orders.

Example: The student's recalcitrancy made it difficult for the teacher to maintain order in the classroom.

recalcitrant

IPA: /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

KK: /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that is stubbornly resistant to control or authority, often refusing to follow rules or guidance.

Example: The recalcitrant student refused to follow the teacher's instructions during the class.

noun

Definition: A person who is stubbornly resistant to authority or control.

Example: The recalcitrant student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.

recant

IPA: /rɪˈkænt/

KK: /rɪˈkænt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To formally take back or withdraw a statement or belief that one previously held.

Example: After much consideration, she decided to recant her earlier statement about the incident.

transitive verb

Definition: To formally take back or withdraw a statement or belief that one has previously expressed or committed to.

Example: After much consideration, she decided to recant her earlier statement about the incident.

recantation

IPA: /rɪˈkænteɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˌkænteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking back a statement or belief that one previously held.

Example: After much consideration, she made a recantation of her earlier claims.

recanter

IPA: /rɪˈkæntər/

KK: /rɪˈkæntər/

noun

Definition: A person who withdraws or renounces a statement or belief they previously held.

Example: The recanter publicly apologized for his earlier statements.

receptively

IPA: /rɪˈsɛptɪvli/

KK: /rɪˈsɛptɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows willingness to accept or consider new ideas or suggestions.

Example: She listened receptively to the feedback from her colleagues.

receptiveness

IPA: /rɪˈsɛptɪvnəs/

KK: /rɪˈsɛptɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being open to new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.

Example: Her receptiveness to feedback helped her improve her work significantly.

receptivity

IPA: /rɪˈsɛptɪvɪti/

KK: /rɪˈsɛptɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being open to new ideas, experiences, or suggestions.

Example: Her receptivity to feedback helped her improve her work significantly.

reciprocal

IPA: /rɪˈsɪprəkl/

KK: /rɪˈsɪprəkl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a mutual relationship between two or more people or things, where each side gives and receives something in return.

Example: The two countries established reciprocal trade agreements to benefit both economies.

noun

Definition: A number or value that, when multiplied by another, results in one. For example, the reciprocal of 5 is 1/5. It can also refer to something that is related to another in a mutual way.

Example: In mathematics, the reciprocal of a fraction is found by flipping the numerator and denominator.

reciprocative

IPA: //rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪv//

KK: /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a mutual exchange or interaction where two parties give and receive something from each other.

Example: Their relationship was reciprocative, as they both supported each other equally.

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