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Topic: Grammar

oxytone

IPA: /ˈɒksɪˌtoʊn/

KK: /ˈɑkɪˌtoʊn/

adjective

Definition: Describing a word that has an accent or stress on the last syllable.

Example: In Greek, the word 'café' is an example of an oxytone because the stress is on the final syllable.

noun

Definition: A word that has its emphasis or accent on the final syllable.

Example: In the word 'café', the stress is on the last syllable, making it an oxytone.

paginal

IPA: /ˈpeɪdʒɪnəl/

KK: /ˈpeɪdʒɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or consisting of pages in a book or document.

Example: The paginal layout of the report made it easy to read and navigate.

palatalization

IPA: /ˌpæl.ə.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /pælətəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process in speech where a sound is pronounced with the tongue against the roof of the mouth, which changes how it sounds.

Example: In some languages, palatalization can change the meaning of words.

palatalize

IPA: /ˈpælətəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ˈpælətəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To change a sound in speech so that it is pronounced with the tongue raised toward the hard palate of the mouth.

Example: In some languages, speakers often palatalize certain consonants before front vowels.

palindrome

IPA: /ˈpælɪnˌdroʊm/

KK: /ˈpælɪnˌdroʊm/

noun

Definition: A word, phrase, or number that is the same when read forwards and backwards.

Example: "Racecar" is a well-known example of a palindrome.

palindromic

IPA: //pəˈlɪn.drə.mɪk//

KK: /pælɪnˈdrɑmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a word, phrase, number, or other sequence of characters that reads the same forward and backward.

Example: The word 'racecar' is a palindromic word because it is spelled the same way in both directions.

pangram

IPA: /ˈpæŋɡræm/

KK: /ˈpæŋɡræm/

noun

Definition: A sentence that includes every letter of the alphabet at least once.

Example: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog is a famous pangram.

paragoge

IPA: /ˈpærəˌɡoʊdʒ/

KK: /pærəˈgoʊdʒ/

noun

Definition: The act of adding a sound, syllable, or letter to the end of a word, which can happen naturally or for grammatical reasons.

Example: In poetry, the use of paragoge can create a specific rhythm or sound.

paragraph

IPA: /ˈpærəɡræf/

KK: /ˈpærəˌɡræf/

noun

Definition: A section of writing that contains one or more sentences and focuses on a single idea or topic, usually starting on a new line.

Example: The teacher asked us to write a paragraph about our favorite book.

transitive verb

Definition: A section of writing that usually contains several sentences and focuses on a single idea or topic.

Example: The teacher asked us to write a paragraph about our favorite book.

paragrapher

IPA: /ˈpærəˌɡræfər/

KK: /ˈpærəˌgræfər/

noun

Definition: A person who writes paragraphs, often for articles or editorial content.

Example: The paragrapher crafted clear and engaging sections for the magazine.

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