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Topic: Grammar

delimit

IPA: /dɪˈlɪmɪt/

KK: /dɪˈlɪmɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To set the boundaries or limits of something.

Example: The committee will delimit the areas where construction is allowed.

demonstrative

IPA: /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

KK: /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Showing feelings or emotions openly; also refers to words that point out specific things or people, like 'this' or 'that'.

Example: She is very demonstrative, often hugging her friends to show her affection.

noun

Definition: A word that is used to point to specific things or people, often indicating their location or identity, such as 'this', 'that', 'these', or 'those'.

Example: In the sentence, 'This is my book,' the word 'this' is a demonstrative.

denominal

IPA: /dɪˈnɒmɪnəl/

KK: /dɪˈnɑːmɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or derived from a noun, often used to describe a word that has been formed from a noun.

Example: The term 'denominal verb' refers to a verb that is derived from a noun.

denominative

IPA: /dɪˈnɒmɪnətɪv/

KK: /dɪˈnɑːmɪnətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a word that is formed from a noun or an adjective and is used to give a name or designation.

Example: The denominative form of the word helps to clarify its meaning in context.

noun

Definition: A word that comes from a noun or an adjective, often used to describe a specific type of word formation.

Example: In linguistics, a denominative is often used to create verbs from nouns.

denotation

IPA: /dɪˈnoʊteɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˈnoʊteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The specific meaning of a word or symbol, especially the one that is most direct and clear, without any emotional or cultural associations.

Example: In the word 'rose', the denotation is a type of flower, while its connotation might include love or romance.

denotative

IPA: /dɪˈnoʊtətɪv/

KK: /dɪˈnoʊtətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the specific or direct meaning of a word, as opposed to its associated or implied meanings.

Example: The denotative meaning of the word 'home' refers to a place where someone lives.

denote

IPA: /dɪˈnoʊt/

KK: /dɪˈnoʊt/

transitive verb

Definition: To indicate or represent something, often by using a symbol or name.

Example: The red light denotes that you must stop your vehicle.

denotement

IPA: /dɪˈnoʊtmənt/

KK: /dɪˈnoʊtmənt/

noun

Definition: A sign or indication of something, often used to refer to the meaning or representation of a word or symbol.

Example: The denotement of the word 'tree' is a tall plant with a trunk and branches.

denotive

IPA: /dɪˈnoʊtɪv/

KK: /dɪˈnoʊtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or serving as a sign or indication of something.

Example: The denotive meaning of the word is different from its connotative meaning.

derivation

IPA: /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

KK: /dɛrəˈveɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of forming a new word or expression from an existing word or base, often by adding prefixes or suffixes, or changing its form.

Example: The derivation of the word 'happiness' comes from the root 'happy' with the addition of the suffix '-ness'.

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