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Topic: Grammar

italicise

IPA: /ɪˈtælɪˌsaɪz/

KK: /ɪˈtælɪˌsaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make text slanted to emphasize it or to indicate that it is a title or foreign word.

Example: Please italicise the book titles in your essay.

italicization

IPA: /ɪˌtælɪsəˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌtælɪsəˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The action of making text slanted to emphasize it or to distinguish it from regular text.

Example: In the document, the italicization of certain words helps to highlight important concepts.

italicize

IPA: /ɪˈtælɪˌzaɪz/

KK: /ɪˈtælɪˌzaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To print or write text in a slanted style to emphasize it or indicate a title.

Example: In her essay, she decided to italicize the titles of the books she referenced.

iterance

IPA: /ˈɪtəreɪʃən/

KK: /ˈɪtəˌreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A repeated process or action, often used in the context of refining or improving something through successive versions or cycles.

Example: The software development team used an iterative approach to enhance the application with each new version.

its

IPA: /ɪts/

KK: /ɪts/

adjective

Definition: This word is used to show that something belongs to or is connected to a thing that has already been mentioned or is understood.

Example: The dog wagged its tail happily.

itself

IPA: /ɪtˈsɛlf/

KK: /ɪtˈsɛlf/

pronoun

Definition: A pronoun used to refer back to the subject of a sentence, often for emphasis or to indicate that something is the same as what has already been mentioned.

Example: The cat scratched itself while playing.

jussive

IPA: /ˈdʒʌsɪv/

KK: /ˈdʒʌsɪv/

noun

Definition: A form of a verb used to express a command or request.

Example: In some languages, the jussive mood is used to give orders or suggestions.

just

IPA: /dʒʌst/

KK: /dʒʌst/

adjective

Definition: Based on fairness or what is morally right; fair and lawful.

Example: The judge made a just decision in the case.

adverb

Definition: Only a short time ago or a small amount; used to indicate something is true or correct in a limited way.

Example: I just finished my homework before dinner.

noun

Definition: A variant of a contest or competition, often involving knights or warriors fighting with lances.

Example: In medieval times, a just was a popular event where knights would compete against each other.

justest

IPA: /ˈdʒʌstɪst/

KK: /ˈdʒʌstɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most fair or morally right; the highest degree of fairness or righteousness.

Example: In a justest society, everyone is treated equally and fairly.

justify

IPA: /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪ/

KK: /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be arranged or adjusted so that the text aligns evenly at the edges of a page or column.

Example: The text was justified to create a neat appearance on the page.

transitive verb

Definition: To show that something is right or reasonable, or to provide a good reason for an action or decision.

Example: She tried to justify her decision to leave the job by explaining her reasons to her boss.

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