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Topic: Grammar

substantively

IPA: /səbˈstæn.tɪv.li/

KK: /səb'stæn.tɪv.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is meaningful or significant, often relating to the essence or substance of something.

Example: The committee discussed the issues substantively, focusing on the core problems rather than minor details.

substantivize

IPA: /səbˈstæn.tɪ.vaɪz/

KK: /səb'stænəˌvaɪz/

verb

Definition: To convert a word or phrase into a noun form.

Example: In linguistics, we often substantivize adjectives to create new nouns.

subvocalized

IPA: /sʌbˈvoʊkəˌlaɪzd/

KK: /sʌbˈvoʊkəˌlaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a way of speaking that occurs silently or internally, without vocalizing the words out loud.

Example: She subvocalized the text as she read it, allowing her to understand the material better.

verb

Definition: To produce speech sounds internally without actually speaking them out loud, often used in reading or thinking processes.

Example: She subvocalized the words as she read the text to help her understand it better.

succinct

IPA: /səkˈsɪŋkt/

KK: /səkˈsɪŋkt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is expressed clearly and briefly, using only a few words without unnecessary details.

Example: Her succinct explanation made it easy for everyone to understand the topic quickly.

succinctly

IPA: /səkˈsɪŋktli/

KK: /səkˈsɪŋktli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is clear and brief, without unnecessary words.

Example: She explained the concept succinctly, making it easy for everyone to understand.

succinctness

IPA: /səkˈsɪŋkt.nəs/

KK: /səkˈsɪŋktnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of expressing something clearly and in a few words without unnecessary details.

Example: The succinctness of her presentation made it easy for everyone to understand the main points quickly.

such

IPA: /sʌtʃ/

KK: /sʌtʃ/

adjective

Definition: Used to refer to a degree, quality, or kind that has been mentioned or is understood from the context.

Example: She has such talent that everyone admires her.

adverb

Definition: To a great extent or degree; used to emphasize a quality or characteristic.

Example: She was such a talented musician that everyone wanted to hear her play.

pronoun

Definition: A word used to refer to someone or something that has been previously mentioned or is being indicated, often to express similarity or to categorize.

Example: I enjoy outdoor activities, such as hiking and biking.

suffice

IPA: /səˈfaɪs/

KK: /səˈfaɪs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be enough or adequate for a particular purpose or need.

Example: A simple explanation will suffice for most people.

transitive verb

Definition: To be enough to meet the needs or requirements of something or someone.

Example: A simple explanation will suffice for most people.

sufficiently

IPA: /səˈfɪʃəntli/

KK: /səˈfɪʃəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is enough or adequate for a particular purpose.

Example: The instructions were sufficiently clear for everyone to understand.

suffix

IPA: /ˈsʌfɪks/

KK: /ˈsʌfɪks/

noun

Definition: A part added to the end of a word that changes its meaning or grammatical function, like -ing or -ed.

Example: In the word 'happiness', the suffix is '-ness'.

transitive verb

Definition: To add a group of letters at the end of a word to change its meaning or form.

Example: In English, you can suffix the word 'happy' with '-ness' to create 'happiness'.

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