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Topic: Grammar

caconymy

IPA: /kæˈkɒnəmi/

KK: /kæˈkɒnəmi/

noun

Definition: The practice of using incorrect or misleading names or terms, often leading to confusion or misunderstanding.

Example: The scientist criticized the paper for its use of caconymy, which made the findings hard to understand.

cacuminal

IPA: /kæˈkjuːmɪnəl/

KK: /kæˈkjuːmɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a sound that is produced by curling the tip of the tongue back towards the roof of the mouth.

Example: In some languages, cacuminal sounds are common and can change the meaning of words.

caesural

IPA: //ˈsiːzjʊrəl//

KK: /ˈsiːzjʊrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a pause or break in a line of poetry or a sentence, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

Example: The poet used a caesural pause to enhance the emotional impact of the verse.

calque

IPA: //kælkw//

KK: /kælkw/

noun

Definition: A type of translation where a foreign word or phrase is translated literally into another language, often preserving the original structure.

Example: The term 'skyscraper' is a calque of the French 'gratte-ciel'.

can

IPA: /kæn/

KK: /kæn/

auxiliary verb

Definition: This word is used to express ability, permission, or possibility. It helps to indicate what someone is able to do or allowed to do.

Example: Can I go to the party tonight?

noun

Definition: A cylindrical container, often made of metal, used for storing food or drinks.

Example: I opened a can of soup for dinner.

transitive verb

Definition: To put food or other items into a sealed container to keep them fresh for a long time.

Example: We decided to can the tomatoes from our garden this year.

cannot

IPA: /ˈkænɒt/

KK: /ˈkænɒt/

auxiliary verb

Definition: This term is used to express the inability to do something or to indicate that something is not possible.

Example: I cannot attend the meeting tomorrow because I have another appointment.

capably

IPA: /ˈkeɪpəbli/

KK: /ˈkeɪpəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows skill or ability to do something well.

Example: She completed the project capably, impressing her manager with her skills.

capitalization

IPA: /ˌkæpɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌkæpɪtəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of writing or printing letters in uppercase, or the total amount of money a company has from long-term financing sources.

Example: The capitalization of the company increased after it issued new shares of stock.

capitalize

IPA: /ˈkæpɪˌtaɪz/

KK: /ˈkæpɪˌtaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To write a word with a capital letter at the beginning, or to convert something into capital or assets.

Example: Please capitalize the first letter of each sentence in your essay.

cardinally

IPA: /ˈkɑːrdɪnəli/

KK: /ˈkɑrdɪnəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the main or most important aspects of something.

Example: The team cardinally focused on the project's key objectives to ensure success.

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