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Topic: Grammar

underscore

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌskɔːr/

KK: /ʌndərˌskoʊr/

noun

Definition: A line drawn beneath a word or phrase to emphasize it or indicate that it should be italicized.

Example: In the sentence, the teacher asked us to underscore the important terms.

transitive verb

Definition: To highlight or make something more noticeable, often to show its importance.

Example: The teacher underscored the importance of studying for the exam.

undotted

IPA: /ʌnˈdɒtɪd/

KK: /ʌnˈdɑtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not having any dots or marks on a surface.

Example: The undotted paper was perfect for writing a letter.

undoubled

IPA: //ʌnˈdaʊbld//

KK: /ʌnˈdaʊbld/

adjective

Definition: Not having been increased in quantity or size by doubling.

Example: The undoubled amount of money was sufficient for the project.

unexceptionably

IPA: /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbli/

KK: /ʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is completely acceptable or without any faults.

Example: The project was completed unexceptionably, meeting all the requirements.

ungrammatical

IPA: /ʌnˈɡræmətɪkəl/

KK: /ʌnˈɡræmətɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Not following the rules of grammar or standard language usage.

Example: The sentence was ungrammatical, making it hard to understand.

unhyphenated

IPA: /ʌnˈhaɪfənˌeɪtɪd/

KK: /ʌnˈhaɪfənˌeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not having a hyphen between words or parts of a word.

Example: The word 'cooperate' is often written as 'co-operate', but it can also be used in an unhyphenated form.

verb

Definition: To write or print a word or phrase without a hyphen between its parts.

Example: The editor decided to unhyphenate the compound word for clarity.

unidiomatic

IPA: /ˌʌn.ɪˈdaɪ.mə.tɪk/

KK: /ʌnˌɪdiˈɑːmɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Not using the natural or expected phrases of a language, making it sound awkward or unnatural.

Example: His speech was unidiomatic, making it hard for the audience to understand him.

uninflected

IPA: //ˌʌn.ɪnˈflɛk.tɪd//

KK: /ʌnɪnˈflɛktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a word that does not change form to show tense, mood, number, or case.

Example: In English, the word 'sheep' is uninflected because it remains the same in both singular and plural forms.

unintelligently

IPA: /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəntli/

KK: /ʌnɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of understanding or intelligence.

Example: He spoke unintelligently about the complex topic, making it hard for others to follow.

unless

IPA: /ʌnˈlɛs/

KK: /ənˈlɛs/

conjunction

Definition: A word used to introduce a condition that must be met for something to happen, often meaning 'if not'.

Example: You won't succeed unless you work hard.

preposition

Definition: A word used to introduce a condition that must be met for something to happen, meaning 'if not'.

Example: You won't succeed unless you work hard.

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