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Topic: Grammar

hyphenated

IPA: /ˈhaɪfəneɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈhaɪfənˌeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a word that is connected by a hyphen, often used to join two or more words together to create a single idea or concept.

Example: The term 'well-known' is a hyphenated adjective that describes someone who is famous.

hyphenation

IPA: /haɪfəˈneɪʃən/

KK: /haɪfəˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of using hyphens to connect words or parts of words, especially to show how they are divided or to clarify meaning.

Example: The hyphenation of compound words can help improve readability.

hyphenless

IPA: /ˈhaɪfənləs/

KK: /ˈhaɪfənləs/

adjective

Definition: Not having a hyphen, which is a punctuation mark used to connect words or parts of words.

Example: The word 'motherinlaw' is hyphenless, meaning it does not contain a hyphen.

hyponym

IPA: /ˈhaɪpənɪm/

KK: /haɪˈpɒnɪm/

noun

Definition: A word or phrase that is more specific than a general term, representing a particular instance or category within a broader category.

Example: The word 'rose' is a hyponym of 'flower'.

hyponymy

IPA: /haɪˈpɒnəmi/

KK: /haɪˈpɒnəmi/

noun

Definition: A relationship in language where one word is a more specific term under a broader category, showing how words are related in meaning.

Example: In the sentence, 'A dog is a hyponym of animal', 'dog' is a specific type of 'animal'.

hypotactic

IPA: //haɪpəˈtæktɪk//

KK: /haɪpəˈtæktɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of sentence structure where clauses are arranged in a subordinate manner, showing a clear relationship between them.

Example: The hypotactic structure of the sentence made it clear how the ideas were connected.

hypotaxis

IPA: /haɪpəˈtæksɪs/

KK: /haɪpəˈtæksɪs/

noun

Definition: A grammatical term that refers to the arrangement of clauses in a sentence where one clause is dependent on another, often connected by conjunctions.

Example: In the sentence 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk', the clause 'Although it was raining' is an example of hypotaxis.

ideally

IPA: /aɪˈdiːəli/

KK: /aɪˈdiːəli/

adverb

Definition: In a perfect or most suitable way, often used to describe a situation that is desired or hoped for.

Example: Ideally, we would finish the project by the end of the week.

identically

IPA: /aɪˈdɛntɪkli/

KK: /aɪˈdɛntɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is exactly the same as something else.

Example: The two paintings were created identically, making it hard to tell them apart.

identifiably

IPA: /aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪəbli/

KK: /aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that allows something to be recognized or distinguished from others.

Example: The artist's style is identifiably unique, making her work stand out.

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