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Topic: Common Errors

pointlessly

IPA: /ˈpɔɪnt.ləs.li/

KK: /ˈpɔɪntləsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that lacks purpose or meaning; without any useful result.

Example: They argued pointlessly for hours without reaching a conclusion.

pointy

IPA: /ˈpɔɪnti/

KK: /ˈpɔɪnti/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that comes to a sharp end or tip.

Example: The cat has pointy ears that make it look very alert.

poorly

IPA: /ˈpʊrli/

KK: /ˈpʊrli/

adjective

Definition: In a state of bad health or feeling unwell.

Example: She felt poorly after catching a cold.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not good or satisfactory; lacking quality or effectiveness.

Example: She performed poorly on the test, which affected her overall grade.

porrect

IPA: /pɔːˈrɛkt/

KK: /pɔːˈrɛkt/

adjective

Definition: Stretched out or extended forward, especially in a way that is noticeable or significant.

Example: The porrect mandibles of the insect allowed it to grasp its food more effectively.

positionally

IPA: /pəˈzɪʃənəli/

KK: /pəˈzɪʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the position or location of something.

Example: The pieces must be arranged positionally to fit together correctly.

possessively

IPA: /pəˈzɛsɪvli/

KK: /pəˈzɛsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows ownership or belonging.

Example: She held the book possessively, as if afraid someone would take it from her.

possibler

IPA: //pəˈsɪb.əl.ər//

KK: /ˈpɑsəblər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is more likely to happen or be true than something else.

Example: This option seems possibler than the others we considered.

possiblest

IPA: /ˈpɒsəblɪst/

KK: /ˈpɑsəblɪst/

adjective

Definition: The highest degree of being able to happen or be done; the most likely to occur.

Example: This is the possiblest solution to our problem.

postponable

IPA: //poʊstˈpoʊnəbl//

KK: /pəʊstˈpoʊnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be delayed or rescheduled to a later time.

Example: The meeting is postponable if everyone agrees to a new date.

postpositively

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈpɒzɪtɪvli//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌpɒzɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that comes after the word it modifies, often used in grammar to describe the placement of adjectives or other modifiers.

Example: The adjective was used postpositively in the sentence, following the noun it described.

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