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Topic: Grammar

abbreviate

IPA: /əˈbriːvieɪt/

KK: /əˈbrivēˌāt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something shorter, especially by using fewer letters or words to represent the original.

Example: In academic writing, it is common to abbreviate long terms to save space.

abbreviated

IPA: /əˈbriːviˌeɪtɪd/

KK: /əˈbrivēˌātid/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that has been made shorter in length or duration.

Example: The abbreviated version of the report was much easier to read.

verb

Definition: This word refers to the form of a verb that indicates an action has already happened or is completed, specifically the action of making something shorter by removing parts of it.

Example: The word 'information' is often abbreviated to 'info'.

abbreviator

IPA: /əˈbriːviˌeɪtə/

KK: /əˈbrivēˌāter/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that shortens words or phrases by using fewer letters or symbols. This can also refer to someone who creates brief summaries of longer texts.

Example: The abbreviator condensed the lengthy report into a summary.

abecedarian

IPA: /ˌeɪ.bɪˈsɪː.dəri.ən/

KK: /ˌeɪ.bɪˈsiː.dɛr.i.ən/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is organized in the order of the letters of the alphabet. It can also refer to basic or simple concepts related to the alphabet.

Example: The teacher provided an abecedarian list of vocabulary words for the students to learn.

noun

Definition: A person who is just starting to learn something, especially the alphabet, or someone who teaches the basics of a subject.

Example: As an abecedarian, she struggled with the basics of reading and writing.

ablative

IPA: //ˈeɪblətɪv//

KK: /ˈeɪblətɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to a grammatical case used in some languages, which shows separation or direction away from something. It can also refer to something that is capable of being removed or worn away.

Example: In Latin, the ablative case is used to express separation and source.

noun

Definition: A grammatical term referring to a case used in some languages to indicate separation, movement away from something, or the means by which something is done.

Example: In Latin, the ablative case is used to express the means by which an action is performed.

ablatively

IPA: /əˈbleɪtɪvli/

KK: /əˈbleɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or uses the ablative case, which is a grammatical case used to indicate movement away from something or the means by which something is done.

Example: The artist expressed his ideas ablatively, using the medium to convey deeper meanings.

ablaut

IPA: /ˈæblaʊt/

KK: /ˈæblaʊt/

noun

Definition: A change in vowel sounds that occurs in certain languages, especially Indo-European, which often indicates a change in grammatical function or meaning. For example, the different vowel forms in the words 'sing', 'sang', and 'sung' show this type of change.

Example: The concept of ablaut is essential for understanding the verb conjugations in many Indo-European languages.

above

IPA: /əˈbʌv/

KK: /əˈbʌv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is located at a higher position or level than something else. It can also refer to information that has been mentioned earlier in a text.

Example: The clouds above were dark and ominous, threatening rain.

adverb

Definition: In a higher position or place than something else; at a higher level or rank.

Example: The birds flew above the trees, enjoying the clear sky.

noun

Definition: A term used to refer to something mentioned earlier in a text or conversation, often indicating a higher position or status.

Example: Refer to the above for that information.

preposition

Definition: At a higher level or position than something else; used to indicate that something is located higher than another object or point.

Example: The airplane flew above the clouds.

abridge

IPA: /əˈbrɪdʒ/

KK: /əˈbrɪdʒ/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something shorter by removing parts of it, especially in writing or speech.

Example: The editor decided to abridge the lengthy novel for the younger audience.

absolutely

IPA: /ˈæb.sə.luːt.li/

KK: /ˈæb.sə.lut.li/

adverb

Definition: Completely and without any doubt; used to emphasize a statement or opinion.

Example: I absolutely agree with your point of view.

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