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Topic: Grammar

literatim

IPA: /ˌlɪtəˈreɪtɪm/

KK: /lɪtəˈreɪtɪm/

adjective

Definition: This term means exactly as stated, without any changes or alterations, often used to refer to a precise repetition of words or text.

Example: The teacher asked the students to copy the text literatim for their homework.

adverb

Definition: In exactly the same words; word for word.

Example: The teacher asked us to copy the text literatim for our homework.

literation

IPA: /ˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /lɪtəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of using letters to represent sounds or words in writing.

Example: The teacher explained the concept of literation to the students during the writing lesson.

litotes

IPA: /ˈlaɪtəʊtiːz/

KK: /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

noun

Definition: A way of speaking where you make a statement less strong by saying what it is not, like saying 'not bad' to mean 'good'.

Example: Using litotes, she said he was 'not the worst player' to imply he was quite good.

locative

IPA: /ˈloʊkətɪv/

KK: /ˈloʊkətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a grammatical case that shows the location or position of something, often used in certain languages to indicate where something is or when something happens.

Example: In Latin, the locative case is used to express the idea of being at a specific place.

noun

Definition: A grammatical case used to indicate the location or place where something occurs.

Example: In Latin, the word 'in' can take a locative form to show where something is happening.

logically

IPA: /ˈlɒdʒɪkli/

KK: /ˈlɑɡɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that follows clear reasoning or sound judgment.

Example: She explained her decision logically, making it easy for everyone to understand.

logogram

IPA: /ˈlɒɡəˌɡræm/

KK: /ˈlɒgəˌgræm/

noun

Definition: A symbol that represents a whole word rather than just a sound or part of a word.

Example: In Chinese, each character is a logogram that stands for a specific word or idea.

logogrammatic

IPA: /ˌlɒɡəˈɡræmætɪk/

KK: /lɒgəˈɡræmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to symbols that represent words or phrases rather than sounds.

Example: Chinese characters are logogrammatic, as they convey meaning through symbols.

loosely

IPA: /ˈluːsli/

KK: /ˈlusli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not tight or firmly held; in a relaxed or free manner.

Example: The rope was tied loosely, allowing for some movement.

lower

IPA: /ˈloʊər/

KK: /ˈloʊər/

adjective

Definition: Situated beneath something else in rank, position, or physical location; not as high or advanced.

Example: The lower shelf is perfect for storing books that I use often.

intransitive verb

Definition: To decrease in amount, intensity, or level; to move to a lower position or state.

Example: The sun began to lower in the sky as evening approached.

noun

Definition: A dark or threatening appearance, often associated with bad weather or anger.

Example: The sky had a lower that made everyone feel uneasy.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something go down to a lower position or level.

Example: She decided to lower the volume of the music.

lowercase

IPA: /ˈloʊərkeɪs/

KK: /ˈloʊərkeɪs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to letters that are not capitalized, typically smaller in size, such as 'a', 'b', and 'c'.

Example: Please write your name in lowercase letters on the form.

transitive verb

Definition: To change letters or text to small letters, as opposed to capital letters.

Example: Please lowercase all the titles in the document before submitting it.

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