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Topic: Grammar

stylistics

IPA: //staɪˈlɪstɪks//

KK: /ˈstaɪlɪstɪks/

noun

Definition: The study of how language is used in different styles, focusing on elements like metaphor and other stylistic features in specific contexts.

Example: In her thesis, she explored the stylistics of modern poetry.

subcategorize

IPA: /ˌsʌbˈkætəˌɡaɪz/

KK: /sʌbˈkætəˌɡaɪz/

verb

Definition: To divide something into smaller, more specific categories.

Example: In the library, books are subcategorized by genre and author.

subentry

IPA: /sʌbˈɛntri/

KK: /sʌbˈɛntri/

noun

Definition: A specific item or entry that is part of a larger list or main entry, often found in catalogs or reference works.

Example: The subentry for 'apple' includes different varieties like 'Granny Smith' and 'Fuji'.

subfix

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌfɪks/

KK: /sʌbˌfɪks/

noun

Definition: A character that is written below another character or word, often used in mathematical or scientific notation.

Example: In the chemical formula, the number of atoms is shown as a subfix.

subhead

IPA: //ˈsʌbˌhɛd//

KK: /sʌbˌhɛd/

noun

Definition: A smaller title or heading that comes under a main title, often used to organize sections of text.

Example: The article had a subhead that summarized the main points.

subheading

IPA: //sʌbˈhɛdɪŋ//

KK: /sʌbˈhɛdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A title or heading that is placed under a main heading to organize content into sections.

Example: The report included several subheadings to make it easier to read.

subjacently

IPA: /sʌbˈdʒeɪsəntli/

KK: /sʌbˈdʒeɪsəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that is situated underneath or below something else.

Example: The layers of rock were arranged subjacently, supporting the structure above.

subjectless

IPA: //səbˈdʒɛktləs//

KK: /sʌbˈdʒɛktləs/

adjective

Definition: Not having a subject in a sentence or clause.

Example: In the phrase 'It is raining', the sentence is subjectless because 'it' does not refer to a specific subject.

subjunction

IPA: /səbˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

KK: /səbˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

noun

Definition: A thing that is added or joined to something else, often in a subordinate or secondary manner.

Example: In the sentence, the subjunction provided additional information about the main clause.

subjunctive

IPA: /səbˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

KK: /səbˈdʒʌŋk.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a verb form that expresses a wish, doubt, or hypothetical situation rather than a fact.

Example: In English, the subjunctive mood is often used in sentences that express a wish or a suggestion.

noun

Definition: A grammatical mood used to express wishes, hypotheticals, or conditions that are not real or certain.

Example: In English, the subjunctive is often used in sentences like 'If I were you, I would apologize.'

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