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Topic: Grammar

agglutinable

IPA: /əˈɡluːtɪnəbl/

KK: /əˈɡluːtɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be joined together or combined, especially in a way that forms a larger structure or unit.

Example: The agglutinable nature of the language allows for complex word formations.

agglutinative

IPA: /əˈɡluːtɪnətɪv/

KK: /əˈɡluːtɪnətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of language that forms words by combining smaller parts, such as prefixes and suffixes, to create complex meanings.

Example: Turkish is an example of an agglutinative language, where words are formed by stringing together various morphemes.

aitch

IPA: /eɪtʃ/

KK: /eɪtʃ/

noun

Definition: This term refers to the name of the letter 'h' in the English alphabet.

Example: The word 'hat' starts with the letter aitch.

albeit

IPA: /ɔːlˈbeɪ.ɪt/

KK: /ɔlˈbeɪ ɪt/

conjunction

Definition: This word is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or modifies the previous statement, similar to saying 'although' or 'even though'.

Example: The weather was clear, albeit cold.

aline

IPA: /əˈlaɪn/

KK: /əˈlaɪn/

verb

Definition: To arrange or position something in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

Example: The engineer had to aline the components of the machine for it to function properly.

alliterate

IPA: /əˈlɪtəˌreɪt/

KK: /əˈlɪtəˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To use the same beginning sounds in a series of words, especially in speech or writing.

Example: The poet chose to alliterate in her verses to create a musical quality.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a phrase or sentence where the same sound or letter is repeated at the beginning of several words.

Example: The poet decided to alliterate her verses to create a musical quality.

alliteration

IPA: /ˌælɪtəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The repetition of the same sounds at the beginning of words or in stressed syllables, often used in poetry and prose to create rhythm or emphasis.

Example: The poet used alliteration to make the lines more musical and memorable.

alliterative

IPA: /əˈlɪtəˌreɪtɪv/

KK: /əˈlɪtəˌreɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing a style of writing or speech where the same sound or letter is repeated at the beginning of closely placed words.

Example: The poem was praised for its alliterative style, making it memorable and engaging.

alliteratively

IPA: /əˈlɪtəˌrɪtɪvli/

KK: /əˈlɪtəˌrətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that uses the same beginning sounds in a series of words, often for poetic or rhetorical effect.

Example: The poet wrote alliteratively, creating a musical quality in his verses.

allograph

IPA: /ˈæl.əˌɡræf/

KK: /ˈæl.əˌɡrɑːf/

noun

Definition: A letter or group of letters that can represent the same sound in different forms, like how 'f' and 'gh' can both make the /f/ sound. It can also refer to different shapes of a letter or a signature written by one person for another.

Example: In the word 'enough', the letters 'gh' serve as an allograph for the phoneme /f/.

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