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Topic: Grammar

generalise

IPA: /ˈdʒɛnəraɪz/

KK: /ˈdʒɛnəraɪz/

verb

Definition: To make a general statement or conclusion based on specific cases or examples.

Example: It's important not to generalise from just one experience.

generalizer

IPA: /ˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.laɪ.zər/

KK: /ˈdʒɛnərəlˌaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes general statements or conclusions based on specific examples or cases.

Example: The researcher is a generalizer who draws broad conclusions from the data collected.

generically

IPA: /dʒəˈnɛrɪkli/

KK: /dʒəˈnɛrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to general principles rather than specific instances.

Example: The product is generically designed to appeal to a wide audience.

genitival

IPA: /ˈdʒɛnɪˌtaɪvəl/

KK: /dʒɛnɪˌtaɪvəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to or related to the genitive case in grammar, which often shows possession or relationship between nouns.

Example: In English, the genitival form is often shown by adding an apostrophe and 's' to a noun.

genitive

IPA: /ˈdʒɛnɪtɪv/

KK: /ˈdʒɛnɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a grammatical case that shows possession or a relationship between nouns.

Example: In Latin, the genitive case is used to indicate ownership, such as 'the book of the teacher.'

noun

Definition: A grammatical term that refers to a case used to show possession or relationship between nouns.

Example: In English, the genitive case is often indicated by adding an apostrophe and 's' to a noun, like in 'John's book'.

gerund

IPA: /ˈdʒɛr.ʌnd/

KK: /ˈdʒɛrʌnd/

noun

Definition: A form of a verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence, often representing an action or state.

Example: Swimming is my favorite hobby.

gerundive

IPA: /ˈdʒɛrʌnˌdaɪv/

KK: /ˈdʒɛrʌnˌdaɪv/

noun

Definition: A type of verbal adjective in Latin that indicates necessity or obligation, often used to express actions that should be performed.

Example: In Latin, the gerundive is used to show that something must be done, such as in the phrase 'liber legendus' meaning 'the book to be read'.

given

IPA: /ˈɡɪvən/

KK: /ˈgɪvən/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is specified, assumed, or presented as a gift; often used to indicate a particular condition or tendency.

Example: Given the weather, we should bring an umbrella.

noun

Definition: Something that is accepted as true or certain without proof; often considered a basic condition or assumption.

Example: In mathematics, we often start with a few givens to build our proofs.

preposition

Definition: In consideration of something; taking into account.

Example: Given the circumstances, we should proceed with caution.

verb

Definition: To provide or hand over something to someone.

Example: She has given her time to help others in need.

glossarial

IPA: /ɡlɒˈzɛəriəl/

KK: /ɡlɑˈsɛrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to explanations or definitions of words, often found in a glossary.

Example: The textbook included a glossarial section to help students understand difficult terms.

glossed

IPA: //ɡlɔst//

KK: /ɡlɔst/

adjective

Definition: Having a shiny or smooth surface, often reflecting light.

Example: The glossed finish on the furniture made it look elegant and new.

verb

Definition: To have provided an explanation or interpretation of something, often to make it clearer or easier to understand.

Example: She glossed over the difficult parts of the story to keep the audience engaged.

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