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Topic: Grammar

periphrasis

IPA: /pəˈrɪf.rəsɪs/

KK: /pɛˈrɪf.rə.sɪs/

noun

Definition: A way of expressing something by using more words than necessary, often to avoid being direct or to add emphasis.

Example: The author used periphrasis to make the description more elaborate and interesting.

periphrastic

IPA: /pəˈrɪfræstɪk/

KK: /pəˈrɪfræstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a way of expressing something using more words than necessary, often to avoid being direct or to add emphasis.

Example: The teacher explained the concept in a periphrastic manner, using many words to clarify the idea.

perspicuity

IPA: /pərˈspɪk.ju.ɪ.ti/

KK: /pɜrˈspɪk.ju.ɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being clear and easy to understand; clarity in expression or thought.

Example: The perspicuity of her explanation helped everyone grasp the complex topic easily.

perspicuous

IPA: /pərˈspɪk.ju.əs/

KK: /pɚˈspɪk.ju.əs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is clearly expressed and easy to understand.

Example: The teacher's explanation was so perspicuous that all the students understood the topic immediately.

perspicuously

IPA: /pərˈspɪk.ju.əs.li/

KK: /pɜrˈspɪk.ju.əs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is clear and easy to understand.

Example: The teacher explained the concept perspicuously, making it simple for all the students to grasp.

perspicuousness

IPA: /pərˈspɪk.ju.əs.nəs/

KK: /pɜrˈspɪk.ju.əs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being clear and easy to understand.

Example: The perspicuousness of her explanation helped everyone grasp the complex topic.

pertain

IPA: /pərˈteɪn/

KK: /pɚˈteɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be related to something or to have a connection with it.

Example: The rules that pertain to this game are very specific.

pertinently

IPA: /pərˈtɪnəntli/

KK: /pɜrˈtɪnəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is relevant or applicable to the matter at hand.

Example: She answered the question pertinently, addressing all the key points.

phon

IPA: /foʊn/

KK: /foʊn/

noun

Definition: A unit used to measure how loud a sound seems to a person, based on the loudness of a specific tone.

Example: The sound of the concert was measured at 80 phon, indicating it was quite loud.

phonal

IPA: /ˈfoʊnəl/

KK: /ˈfoʊnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to sound or the voice.

Example: The phonal qualities of her singing captivated the audience.

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