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Topic: Grammar

allomorph

IPA: /ˈæl.əˌmɔrf/

KK: /ˈæl.əˌmɔrf/

noun

Definition: A variant form of a basic unit of meaning in a language, which can change depending on its context. For example, the different sounds used to indicate plurals in English words like 'cats', 'pigs', and 'horses' are all examples of these forms.

Example: In linguistics, the allomorph of the plural morpheme can vary depending on the final sound of the noun.

allomorphic

IPA: /ˌæl.əˈmɔːr.fɪk/

KK: /æləmɔrfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the different forms or variations that a single element can take, especially in the context of language or chemistry.

Example: The allomorphic variations of the word demonstrate its flexibility in different grammatical contexts.

allophonic

IPA: /əˈlɒfənɪk/

KK: /əˈlɑːfəˌnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a variation of a sound in a language that does not change the meaning of a word.

Example: The allophonic variations of the phoneme can change the meaning of words in some languages.

allow

IPA: /əˈlaʊ/

KK: /əˈlaʊ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give permission for something to happen or to let someone do something.

Example: The poem allows of several interpretations.

transitive verb

Definition: To let someone do something or to let something happen; to give permission for an action or event.

Example: We allow smoking only in restricted areas.

allowably

IPA: /əˈlaʊəblɪ/

KK: /əˈlaʊəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is permitted or acceptable according to rules or standards.

Example: The changes to the project were made allowably, following all the necessary guidelines.

allowedly

IPA: /əˈlaʊədli/

KK: /əˈlaʊədli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is generally accepted or acknowledged; often used to indicate that something is true or valid.

Example: Allowedly, the project faced several challenges, but it ultimately succeeded.

allusively

IPA: /əˈluːsɪvli/

KK: /əˈluːsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that suggests or hints at something without stating it directly.

Example: The author wrote allusively, hinting at historical events without directly mentioning them.

alogically

IPA: /əˈlɒdʒɪkli/

KK: /əˈlɒdʒɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that does not follow logical reasoning or principles.

Example: The argument was presented alogically, making it difficult to follow.

alphabet

IPA: /ˈælfəˌbɛt/

KK: /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

noun

Definition: A collection of letters or symbols used to represent the sounds of a language, usually arranged in a specific order.

Example: The English alphabet has 26 letters.

alphabeted

IPA: /ˈælfəˌbɛtɪd/

KK: /ˈælfəˌbɛtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is arranged or written using a specific set of letters or symbols from an alphabet.

Example: The documents were alphabeted according to the new system.

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