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Topic: Grammar

definiens

IPA: /dɪˈfɪniːənz/

KK: /dɪˈfɪn.i.ənz/

noun

Definition: A word or group of words that explains the meaning of another word or phrase, often found in dictionaries.

Example: In the dictionary, the definiens provides the meaning of the term being defined.

definite

IPA: /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/

KK: /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/

adjective

Definition: Clearly defined or precise; having specific limits or boundaries.

Example: She gave a definite answer to the question, leaving no room for doubt.

definiteness

IPA: /dɪˈfɪnɪtnəs/

KK: /dɪˈfɪnɪtnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being clear and certain, not vague or ambiguous.

Example: The definiteness of her answer made it clear that she was sure about her decision.

definition

IPA: /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

KK: /dɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A statement that explains the meaning of a word, phrase, or term, often found in dictionaries.

Example: The definition of 'happiness' varies from person to person.

definitional

IPA: /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃənl/

KK: /dɪˈfɪnɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the meaning or explanation of a word or concept.

Example: The definitional aspects of the term were discussed in the meeting.

definitively

IPA: /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪvli/

KK: /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is clear and certain, leaving no doubt about something.

Example: The committee decided definitively on the new policy after much discussion.

definitize

IPA: /dɪˈfɪnɪtaɪz/

KK: /dɪˈfɪnɪtaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something clear and specific, often in a formal or official way.

Example: The team worked hard to definitize the project requirements before starting.

deictic

IPA: /ˈdaɪktɪk/

KK: /ˈdaɪktɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to words or phrases that require context to understand their meaning, such as who is speaking or where something is happening.

Example: In the phrase 'I will go there tomorrow', the words 'I', 'there', and 'tomorrow' are deictic because their meanings depend on the context.

noun

Definition: A word that points to something in context, like a person or place, often used in language to indicate who is speaking or where something is.

Example: In the sentence 'I am here', the words 'I' and 'here' are deictic because they depend on the context to have meaning.

deixis

IPA: /ˈdaɪksɪs/

KK: /ˈdaɪksɪs/

noun

Definition: A linguistic term that refers to words or phrases that indicate or point to something in a specific context, such as time, place, or person.

Example: In the sentence 'I will meet you here tomorrow', the words 'I', 'here', and 'tomorrow' are examples of deixis.

dele

IPA: /ˈdɛli/

KK: /ˈdɛli/

noun

Definition: A symbol or mark used to show that something should be deleted or removed from a document or text.

Example: The editor used a dele to indicate which parts of the manuscript needed to be cut out.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove something from a text or document, often marked with a special symbol to show it has been deleted.

Example: Please dele the incorrect information from the report before submitting it.

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