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Topic: Grammar

suffixal

IPA: /ˈsʌfɪksəl/

KK: /sʌfɪksəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or functioning as a suffix, which is a word part added to the end of a base word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

Example: In linguistics, suffixal forms can change the tense of a verb or the number of a noun.

suffixation

IPA: /səˌfɪkˈseɪʃən/

KK: /sʌfɪkˈseɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of adding a group of letters at the end of a word to change its meaning or function.

Example: Suffixation is an important part of word formation in English.

suitably

IPA: /ˈsuːtəbli/

KK: /ˈsutəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is appropriate or fitting for a particular situation.

Example: The dress was suitably elegant for the formal event.

superceded

IPA: //suːpərˈsiːd//

KK: /suːpərˈsiːd/

adjective

Definition: Not in use anymore because something newer or better has taken its place.

Example: The old technology has been superceded by more advanced systems.

superficially

IPA: /ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃəli/

KK: /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not deep or thorough; only considering the surface or appearance of something.

Example: The report only examined the issue superficially, without going into the underlying causes.

superfluously

IPA: /səˈpɜrflʊəsli/

KK: /sʊˈpɜrflʊəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is unnecessary or excessive, going beyond what is needed.

Example: He explained the project superfluously, adding details that were not required.

superlative

IPA: /səˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/

KK: /səˈpɜr.lə.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is the highest in quality or degree, often used in grammar to indicate the most extreme form of comparison for adjectives or adverbs.

Example: She is the superlative student in her class, always achieving the best grades.

noun

Definition: A word that describes the highest degree of something, often used in grammar to indicate the best or most of a quality, like 'brightest' for 'bright'.

Example: In the sentence 'She is the fastest runner in the race', 'fastest' is a superlative.

superlatively

IPA: /suːˈpɜːr.lə.tɪv.li/

KK: /suːˈpɜːr.lə.tɪv.li/

adverb

Definition: In the best or most extreme way possible, often used to describe something that is the highest quality or degree.

Example: She performed superlatively in the competition, impressing everyone with her skills.

superlativeness

IPA: /suːˈpɜːləˌtɪv.nəs/

KK: /suːˈpɜːrlətɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being the best or highest in quality or degree compared to others.

Example: Her performance in the competition was a clear example of superlativeness.

superscribe

IPA: //ˈsuːpərskaɪb//

KK: /ˈsupərˌskraɪb/

transitive verb

Definition: To write something on the top or outside of another item, like a name or address on an envelope.

Example: Please superscribe your name on the envelope before sending it.

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