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Topic: Grammar

emend

IPA: /ɪˈmɛnd/

KK: /ɪˈmɛnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To make corrections or improvements to a text, especially by editing it carefully.

Example: The editor had to emend several errors in the manuscript before publication.

emendable

IPA: /ɪˈmɛndəbl/

KK: /ɪˈmɛndəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be corrected or improved.

Example: The manuscript was emendable, allowing the editor to make necessary changes.

emendate

IPA: /ɪˈmɛn.deɪt/

KK: /ɪˈmɛnˌdeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make corrections or improvements to a text, especially by editing or revising it.

Example: The editor had to emendate the manuscript before it could be published.

emendation

IPA: /ɪˌmɛnˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌmɛnˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A change made to a text to correct or improve it.

Example: The editor made several emendations to the manuscript before publication.

emender

IPA: /ɪˈmɛndər/

KK: /ɪˈmɛndər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes corrections or improvements to a text or document.

Example: The emender carefully reviewed the manuscript to fix any errors before publication.

emphasise

IPA: /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/

KK: /ˈɛm fə saɪz/

verb

Definition: To give special importance or attention to something when speaking or writing.

Example: The teacher wanted to emphasise the importance of studying for the exam.

emphasize

IPA: /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/

KK: /ˈɛm fə saɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something more noticeable or important by stressing it or highlighting it.

Example: The teacher wanted to emphasize the importance of studying for the exam.

en

IPA: /ɛn/

KK: /ɛn/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement in typography that is half the width of an em space, often used to describe the width of a character or space in printing.

Example: In typography, the letter 'n' is often used to represent an en space.

enclitic

IPA: /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/

KK: /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a word that is attached to the preceding word and forms a single unit of meaning or pronunciation.

Example: In the phrase 'I'm', the 'm' is an enclitic that connects to the word 'I'.

noun

Definition: A word that is attached to the end of another word and depends on it for its meaning.

Example: In the phrase 'she'll', the 'll' is an enclitic that shortens 'will'.

endash

IPA: /ˈɛnˌdæʃ/

KK: /ˈɛnˌdæʃ/

noun

Definition: A punctuation mark that is longer than a hyphen and is used to connect numbers or words, often indicating a range or a relationship between them.

Example: The years 1880–1945 represent a significant period in history.

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