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explicative

IPA: /ɪkˈsplɪkətɪv/

KK: /ɪkˈsplɪkətɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that helps to explain or clarify a subject or idea.

Example: The teacher provided an explicative example to help the students understand the concept better.

explicatively

IPA: /ɪkˈsplɪkətɪvli/

KK: /ɪkˈsplɪkətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that explains or makes something clear.

Example: The teacher explained the concept explicatively to ensure all students understood.

explicatory

IPA: /ɪkˈsplɪkətɔːri/

KK: /ɪkˈsplɪkəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Serving to explain something clearly and in detail.

Example: The teacher provided an explicatory note to help students understand the complex topic.

explicitly

IPA: /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

KK: /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

adverb

Definition: In a clear and direct way, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example: She explained the rules explicitly so everyone understood them.

explicitness

IPA: /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtnəs/

KK: /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being clear and detailed, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example: The explicitness of the instructions made it easy for everyone to understand what to do.

extendedly

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛndɪdli/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛndɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is prolonged or stretched out over time or space.

Example: The meeting was extendedly long, lasting for over three hours.

extensively

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that covers a large area or involves a lot of things; widely or thoroughly.

Example: The research was conducted extensively to ensure accurate results.

extenuating

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that makes a situation less serious or more understandable by providing a reason or excuse.

Example: The judge considered the extenuating circumstances before making a decision.

verb

Definition: To make a situation seem less serious or more forgivable by providing excuses or reasons.

Example: The lawyer presented extenuating circumstances to reduce the defendant's sentence.

extra

IPA: /ˈɛkstrə/

KK: /ˈɛkstrə/

adjective

Definition: More than what is usual or necessary; additional or extra in amount or degree.

Example: I ordered an extra slice of pizza because I was still hungry.

adverb

Definition: To a greater degree than what is usual or expected; more than normal.

Example: She added extra cheese to her pizza for more flavor.

noun

Definition: A person who is hired to appear in a film or play, usually in a small role or as part of a crowd.

Example: The movie had many extras to fill the background scenes.

extraneous

IPA: /ɪkˈstreɪniəs/

KK: /ɛkˈstreɪniəs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is not essential or relevant to the subject being discussed; it comes from outside and does not belong to the main topic.

Example: The report included extraneous details that distracted from the main argument.

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