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Topic: Culture

incubus

IPA: /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

KK: /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

noun

Definition: A type of evil spirit that is believed to visit people while they sleep, often causing nightmares or having sexual relations with them.

Example: Many cultures have stories about an incubus that visits women at night.

incult

IPA: /ɪnˈkʌlt/

KK: /ɪnˈkʌlt/

adjective

Definition: Lacking refinement, education, or culture; uncultured or unrefined.

Example: His incult behavior at the formal dinner embarrassed his friends.

incunable

IPA: /ɪnˈkjuːnəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈkjuːnəbl/

noun

Definition: A book printed before 1501, during the early years of printing with movable type.

Example: The library has a rare collection of incunables from the 15th century.

incunabulum

IPA: /ɪnˈkjuːnəˌbjuːləm/

KK: /ɪnˈkjuːnəˌbjuːləm/

noun

Definition: A book that was printed before the year 1501, often considered valuable because of its age and rarity.

Example: The library has a rare incunabulum that dates back to the 15th century.

indaba

IPA: /ɪnˈdɑːbə/

KK: /ɪnˈdɑːbə/

noun

Definition: A gathering or meeting, especially among indigenous people in southern Africa, to discuss important issues or decisions.

Example: The community held an indaba to address the challenges they were facing.

indecency

IPA: /ɪnˈdiːsənsi/

KK: /ɪnˈdisənsi/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being inappropriate or offensive, often in a way that is considered morally wrong or shameful.

Example: The comedian was criticized for his indecency during the performance.

indecent

IPA: /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

KK: /ɪnˈdisənt/

adjective

Definition: Not proper or acceptable according to social standards; often related to behavior or appearance that is considered offensive or inappropriate.

Example: The movie was criticized for its indecent content that many found offensive.

indecorous

IPA: /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

KK: /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

adjective

Definition: Not proper or suitable; lacking good manners or taste.

Example: His indecorous behavior at the formal event shocked everyone.

indecorously

IPA: /ˌɪndɪˈkɛrəsli/

KK: /ɪnˈdɛkərəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not proper or socially acceptable; behaving in a manner that goes against good manners or taste.

Example: He spoke indecorously at the formal dinner, shocking the guests with his rude comments.

indecorousness

IPA: /ɪnˈdɛkərəsnəs/

KK: /ɪnˈdɛkərəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of behaving in a way that is not proper or socially acceptable.

Example: His indecorousness at the formal event made everyone uncomfortable.

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