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Topic: Grammar

derivational

IPA: /dɪˈrɪveɪʃənl/

KK: /dɪˈrɪveɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of forming new words or forms from existing ones.

Example: In linguistics, derivational morphemes change the meaning or grammatical category of a word.

derivatively

IPA: /dɪˈrɪvətɪvli/

KK: /dɪˈrɪvətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on or derived from something else, rather than being original.

Example: The artist created the painting derivatively, drawing inspiration from classic works.

descender

IPA: /dɪˈsɛndər/

KK: /dɪˈsɛndər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that goes down or descends, often used in printing to refer to parts of certain letters that extend below the baseline.

Example: In typography, the letter 'g' is an example of a descender because its tail goes below the line.

describable

IPA: /dɪˈskraɪbəl/

KK: /dɪˈskraɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be explained or represented in words.

Example: The painting is so beautiful that it is hard to find words to make it describable.

describe

IPA: /dɪˈskraɪb/

KK: /dɪˈskraɪb/

transitive verb

Definition: To give details about something in words, explaining what it is like or how it looks.

Example: She described the beautiful sunset in great detail.

describer

IPA: /dɪˈskraɪbər/

KK: /dɪˈskraɪbər/

noun

Definition: A person who explains or gives details about something, often by providing descriptions or characteristics.

Example: The describer provided a detailed account of the new species discovered in the rainforest.

description

IPA: /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

KK: /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

noun

Definition: A statement that explains or gives details about something, helping to create a clear picture in the mind.

Example: The teacher asked the students to write a description of their favorite place.

descriptive

IPA: /dɪˈskrɪp.tɪv/

KK: /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of describing something, often providing details or characteristics about it.

Example: The teacher gave a descriptive explanation of the painting, highlighting its colors and shapes.

descriptively

IPA: /dɪˈskrɪptɪvli/

KK: /dɪˈskrɪptɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that describes something clearly and in detail.

Example: The author wrote descriptively, painting vivid pictures with her words.

descriptiveness

IPA: /dɪˈskrɪptɪvnəs/

KK: /dɪˈskrɪptɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of providing detailed and vivid descriptions or explanations.

Example: The descriptiveness of her writing made the story come alive for the readers.

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