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Topic: Culture

proleptic

IPA: /prəˈlɛptɪk/

KK: /prəˈlɛptɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that anticipates and addresses objections or events before they actually occur, often relating to dates assigned too early or adjustments in calendars.

Example: The proleptic nature of his argument made it clear he had considered all possible counterarguments before presenting his case.

proletarian

IPA: /prəˈlɛtəriən/

KK: /proʊˈlɛtɛriən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own the means of production and must sell their labor to survive.

Example: The proletarian movement aimed to improve the rights and conditions of workers.

noun

Definition: A person who belongs to the working class, especially one who does not own the means of production and relies on selling their labor for wages.

Example: The proletarian class played a significant role in the labor movement.

proletariat

IPA: /prəˈlɛtəriət/

KK: /proʊlɪˈtɛrɪət/

noun

Definition: A group of workers who do not own the means of production and must sell their labor to earn a living.

Example: The proletariat played a significant role in the labor movement during the 19th century.

prolificacy

IPA: /prəˈlɪfɪkəsi/

KK: /prəˈlɪfɪkəsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of producing a lot of works, especially in literature or art, or being very fertile.

Example: The prolificacy of the author is evident in the numerous books he has published over the years.

prolificity

IPA: /prəˈlɪfɪsɪti/

KK: /prəˈlɪfɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being highly productive or fruitful, especially in creating works of art, literature, or other forms of expression.

Example: The prolificity of the author is evident in the numerous books she has published over the years.

prolificness

IPA: /prəˈlɪfɪk.nəs/

KK: /prəˈlɪfɪk.nəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of producing a lot of something, especially in terms of creativity or productivity.

Example: The prolificness of the author is evident in the numerous books she has published over the years.

prologize

IPA: /prəˈlɒdʒaɪz/

KK: /prəˈlɑːdʒaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give a prologue, which is an introduction to a play or literary work.

Example: Before the play started, the director decided to prologize to set the scene for the audience.

prominence

IPA: /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

KK: /ˈprɑːmɪnəns/

noun

Definition: The state of being easily noticed or standing out; importance or fame.

Example: The scientist gained prominence for her groundbreaking research in genetics.

prominent

IPA: /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

KK: /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

adjective

Definition: Easily seen or noticed; important and well-known.

Example: The prominent scientist received an award for her groundbreaking research.

prominently

IPA: /ˈprɒmɪnəntli/

KK: /ˈprɒmɪnəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is easily seen or noticed; standing out.

Example: The statue was prominently displayed in the center of the park.

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