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Topic: Common Errors

infrequency

IPA: /ɪnˈfrɛkənsi/

KK: /ɪnˈfrɛkənsi/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of happening rarely or not often.

Example: The infrequency of the bus service made it difficult for residents to rely on public transportation.

infrequent

IPA: /ɪnˈfrikwənt/

KK: /ɪnˈfrikwənt/

adjective

Definition: Not happening often; occurring only occasionally or rarely.

Example: The infrequent rain made the desert even drier.

infrequently

IPA: /ɪnˈfrikwəntli/

KK: /ɪnˈfrikwəntli/

adjective

Definition: Not happening often; occurring rarely.

Example: She visits her grandparents infrequently, usually only on holidays.

initial

IPA: /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

KK: /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the beginning or the first part of something.

Example: The initial phase of the project was very important for its success.

noun

Definition: A large or decorative letter that appears at the start of a chapter or paragraph, or the first letter of a person's name or a word.

Example: The book had a beautiful initial at the beginning of each chapter.

transitive verb

Definition: To mark or sign a document with one's initials, often to show approval or authorization.

Example: She initialed the contract to confirm her agreement.

inobservant

IPA: /ˌɪnəʊˈzɜːrvənt/

KK: /ɪnˈoʊbərvənt/

adjective

Definition: Not paying attention to things around you; failing to notice or observe details.

Example: He was inobservant during the meeting and missed important information.

inopportunely

IPA: /ˌɪnəˈpɔːrtʃuːnli/

KK: /ɪnˈɑːpərtʃuːnli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not suitable or convenient for a particular situation.

Example: He arrived inopportunely during the meeting, causing a distraction.

inordinately

IPA: /ɪnˈɔːrdɪnətli/

KK: /ɪnˈɔrdɪnətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is excessive or beyond what is reasonable.

Example: She was inordinately excited about the surprise party.

insignificantly

IPA: /ˌɪn.sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt.li/

KK: /ɪnˌsɪɡnɪfɪkəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is too small or unimportant to be noticed or considered significant.

Example: The changes in temperature were insignificantly small, barely affecting the overall results.

insofar

IPA: /ˌɪn.səˈfɑːr/

KK: /ɪnˈsoʊfɑr/

adverb

Definition: To such an extent or degree; used to indicate the limits of something.

Example: The project will be successful, insofar as everyone contributes their part.

instance

IPA: /ˈɪn.stəns/

KK: /ˈɪnstəns/

noun

Definition: A case or occurrence of something, often used to illustrate a point or provide an example.

Example: In this instance, we should consider all possible outcomes before making a decision.

transitive verb

Definition: To show or demonstrate something by giving an example.

Example: She instanced a famous quote to support her argument.

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