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Topic: Grammar

pluralistically

IPA: //ˌplʊə.rəˈlɪs.tɪ.kli//

KK: /ˌplʊrəlˈɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that recognizes and values diversity and multiple perspectives.

Example: The committee worked pluralistically to ensure all voices were heard in the decision-making process.

plurality

IPA: /plʊˈræl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /pluˈrælɪti/

noun

Definition: A large number or amount of something, often referring to a situation where one option has more support than others but not necessarily a majority.

Example: In the election, the candidate won by a plurality of votes, meaning they received more votes than any other candidate, but not more than half of the total votes.

pluralization

IPA: /ˌplʊrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌplʊrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of changing a word from singular to plural form.

Example: The pluralization of the word 'cat' results in 'cats'.

pluralize

IPA: /ˈplʊrəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈplʊr.ə.laɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change a word so that it refers to more than one person or thing.

Example: In English, we often pluralize nouns by adding an 's' at the end.

transitive verb

Definition: To change a word so that it refers to more than one person or thing.

Example: In English, you can pluralize most nouns by adding an 's' at the end.

plurally

IPA: /ˈplʊrəli/

KK: /ˈplʊrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to more than one person or thing.

Example: The students were plurally engaged in the project, sharing ideas and working together.

polyonymous

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈɒnɪməs/

KK: /pɑːlɪˈɒnɪməs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has many different names or titles.

Example: The polyonymous nature of the plant species made it difficult for researchers to agree on a single name.

polysemic

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈsiːmɪk/

KK: /pɑˈlɪsɪmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a word or phrase that has multiple meanings or interpretations.

Example: The word 'bank' is polysemic because it can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.

polysemous

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪˌsiːməs/

KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌsiːməs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a word that has several different meanings or interpretations.

Example: The word 'bank' is polysemous because it can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.

polysemy

IPA: /pəˈlɪsəmi/

KK: /pɑˈlɪsəmi/

noun

Definition: The quality of a word or phrase having more than one meaning or interpretation.

Example: The word 'bank' is an example of polysemy because it can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.

polysyllabic

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈsɪləbɪk/

KK: /pɑlɪˈsɪləbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing words that have multiple syllables, typically more than three.

Example: The word 'unbelievable' is polysyllabic because it has five syllables.

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