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Topic: Grammar

interrogative

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈrɒɡ.ə.tɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈtɛrəɡətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that asks a question or is related to asking questions.

Example: The teacher used an interrogative sentence to prompt the students for answers.

noun

Definition: A word or sentence that is used to ask a question.

Example: In English, 'what' and 'where' are examples of interrogatives.

interrogatively

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈrɒɡ.ə.tɪv.li/

KK: /ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡætɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that asks a question or seeks information.

Example: She looked at him interrogatively, waiting for an answer.

intervocalic

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈvoʊkɪk/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈvoʊkəlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a sound or letter that appears between two vowels in a word.

Example: The intervocalic consonant in the word 'banana' is the letter 'n'.

intonate

IPA: /ɪnˈtoʊneɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈtoʊneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To say or speak something in a specific tone or pitch, often in a formal or musical way.

Example: The choir members intonate their parts beautifully during the performance.

intonation

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈneɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈtoʊneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The way in which a person's voice rises and falls in pitch while speaking, which can convey different meanings or emotions.

Example: The teacher emphasized the importance of intonation in spoken language to help students understand the meaning behind the words.

intonational

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈneɪ.ʃən.əl/

KK: /ɪnˈtoʊneɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the rise and fall of the voice in speech, especially in terms of pitch and tone.

Example: The teacher explained the intonational patterns used in different languages.

intransitive

IPA: /ɪnˈtrænzɪtɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈtrænzɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of verb that does not need a direct object to complete its meaning.

Example: The verb 'sleep' is intransitive because it does not take a direct object.

noun

Definition: A type of verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning.

Example: The dog barked loudly, demonstrating an intransitive action.

intransitively

IPA: /ɪnˈtrænzɪtɪvli/

KK: /ɪnˈtrænzɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not require a direct object in a sentence.

Example: The verb was used intransitively, meaning it did not take a direct object.

intransitivity

IPA: /ɪnˈtrænzɪti/

KK: /ɪnˈtrænzɪtɪvi/

noun

Definition: The condition of a verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning.

Example: Intransitivity is an important concept in understanding how certain verbs function in sentences.

introductorily

IPA: /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktərɪli/

KK: /ɪntrəˈdʌktərɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that serves to introduce something or someone.

Example: The speaker began the presentation introductorily, outlining the main topics to be discussed.

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