IPA: /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/
KK: /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
Definition: In a state of approaching death or ending; something that is fading away or coming to a close.
Example: The dying flowers in the garden need to be replaced with new ones.
Definition: To stop living or to cease to exist; to pass away.
Example: The flowers are dying because they haven't been watered.
IPA: /ˈdaɪkɪŋ/
KK: /ˈdaɪkɪŋ/
Definition: An alternative spelling of a term that refers to the act of constructing or maintaining dikes, which are barriers used to control water levels and protect land from flooding.
Example: The dyking of the riverbanks helped prevent flooding during the heavy rains.
IPA: /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl/
KK: /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl/
Definition: Not working properly or not functioning as it should.
Example: The dysfunctional family struggled to communicate with each other.
IPA: /dɪsˈleɪliə/
KK: /dɪsˈleɪliə/
Definition: A condition that makes it hard for a person to speak clearly, often due to physical issues with the mouth or tongue.
Example: The child was diagnosed with dyslalia, which made it difficult for him to pronounce certain sounds correctly.
IPA: /dɪsˈlɒdʒɪstɪk/
KK: /dɪsˈlɒdʒɪstɪk/
Definition: Describing something that expresses disapproval or criticism.
Example: The dyslogistic remarks made during the meeting upset many of the team members.
IPA: /dɪsˈmɔːrfɪk/
KK: /dɪsˈmɔrfɪk/
Definition: Relating to or causing a distortion in the normal shape or form of something, often used in medical contexts to describe physical abnormalities.
Example: The patient was diagnosed with a dysmorphic condition that affected his facial features.
IPA: /dɪsˈfeɪʒə/
KK: /dɪsˈfeɪʒə/
Definition: A condition that affects a person's ability to speak or understand language, often due to brain injury or disease.
Example: After the accident, he struggled with dysphasia and found it hard to communicate.
IPA: /dɪsˈfoʊniə/
KK: /dɪsˈfoʊniə/
Definition: A condition that makes it hard to speak clearly, often resulting in a hoarse or weak voice.
Example: After catching a cold, she experienced dysphonia and struggled to speak loudly.
IPA: /dɪsˈfɔːrɪə/
KK: /dɪsˈfɔːrɪə/
Definition: A feeling of discomfort or dissatisfaction, often related to one's identity or situation, which can include anxiety and depression.
Example: She experienced dysphoria when her gender identity did not match her physical appearance.
IPA: /dɪsˈfɔːrɪk/
KK: /dɪsˈfɔrɪk/
Definition: Relating to a feeling of dissatisfaction, unease, or general unhappiness.
Example: After the long meeting, she felt dysphoric and needed some time alone to recharge.
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