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Topic: Grammar

datable

IPA: /ˈdeɪtəbl/

KK: /ˈdeɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be assigned a specific date or time.

Example: The archaeological findings are datable to the early 18th century.

dative

IPA: /ˈdeɪtɪv/

KK: /ˈdeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This term describes a grammatical case used to indicate the recipient of an action, often showing the indirect object of a verb or used with certain prepositions.

Example: In German, the dative case is used to show the indirect object of a sentence.

noun

Definition: A grammatical term that refers to a specific case used in some languages to indicate the indirect object of a verb or the recipient of something.

Example: In German, the word 'dem' is an example of a dative article.

datively

IPA: /ˈdeɪtɪvli/

KK: /ˈdeɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to the dative case, often used in grammar to indicate the indirect object of a verb.

Example: She gave the book to him datively, showing that he was the recipient.

de

IPA: /diː/

KK: /di/

noun

Definition: A letter in the alphabet that is often used as a symbol or abbreviation in various contexts.

Example: The word 'dog' starts with the letter 'd'.

preposition

Definition: This word is used to indicate a relationship of belonging or origin, often translated as 'of' or 'from' in English.

Example: The book is a gift de my friend.

decasyllabic

IPA: /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbɪk/

KK: /dɛkəˈsɪləbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a line of poetry that has ten syllables.

Example: The poem was written in a decasyllabic form, making it rhythmically pleasing.

declarable

IPA: /dɪˈklɛrəbl/

KK: /dɪˈklɛrəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be stated or announced formally.

Example: The income from the sale of the property is declarable on your tax return.

declarative

IPA: /dɪˈklærətɪv/

KK: /dɪˈklærətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of sentence that makes a statement or expresses an idea, rather than asking a question or giving a command.

Example: A declarative sentence states a fact, such as 'The sky is blue.'

noun

Definition: A type of sentence that states a fact or opinion, rather than asking a question or giving a command.

Example: The sentence 'The sky is blue' is a declarative sentence.

declaratively

IPA: /dɪˈklɛrətɪvli/

KK: /dɪˈklɛrətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that states or declares something clearly and directly, often used to convey information or facts without ambiguity.

Example: She explained the rules declaratively, making sure everyone understood them.

declension

IPA: /dɪˈklɛnʃən/

KK: /dɪˈklɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A grammatical term that refers to the way nouns, pronouns, and adjectives change form to express different grammatical categories like case, number, and gender.

Example: In Latin, the declension of nouns is essential for understanding their role in a sentence.

declensional

IPA: /dɪˈklɛnʃənl/

KK: /dɪˈklɛnʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the grammatical category that indicates the case, number, and gender of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives.

Example: In Latin, the declensional endings of nouns change depending on their grammatical role in a sentence.

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