IPA: /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/
KK: /ɪnˈsɑːm.nɪ.ə/
Definition: A condition where a person has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, leading to not getting enough rest.
Example: Many people suffer from insomnia, making it hard for them to focus during the day.
IPA: /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.æk/
KK: /ɪnˈsɑmniˌæk/
Definition: Describing someone who has difficulty sleeping or suffers from insomnia.
Example: She is an insomniac who often struggles to fall asleep at night.
Definition: A person who has difficulty sleeping and often cannot fall asleep or stay asleep.
Example: As an insomniac, she often found herself awake at night while others were sleeping.
IPA: /ˌɪnspəˈrætəri/
KK: /ɪnˈspɪrətɔri/
Definition: Relating to the process of taking in air, especially during breathing.
Example: The doctor explained the inspiratory phase of the breathing cycle.
IPA: /ɪnˌspɪsəˈteɪʃən/
KK: /ɪnˈspɪsəˌteɪʃən/
Definition: The process of making something thicker or denser.
Example: The inspissation of the sauce made it perfect for the pasta.
IPA: /ˈɪn.stɛp/
KK: /ˈɪnˌstɛp/
Definition: The curved middle section of the foot located between the toes and the ankle.
Example: She felt a sharp pain in her instep after running for a long time.
IPA: /ɪnˈstɪl.eɪ.ʃən/
KK: /ɪnˈstɪl eɪ ʃən/
Definition: The process of gradually introducing an idea, feeling, or quality into someone's mind or character.
Example: The teacher's instillation of confidence in her students helped them succeed.
IPA: /ˈɪnstrəʊk/
KK: /ˈɪnˌstroʊk/
Definition: A movement or action that goes inward, particularly referring to a stroke of a piston that moves away from the crankshaft.
Example: The engine's efficiency improved with the new design of the instroke.
IPA: /ɪnˌsʌfɪˈʃənsi/
KK: /ɪnˌsʌfɪˈʃənsi/
Definition: The state of not having enough of something, such as resources or abilities, to meet a need or requirement.
Example: The project was delayed due to an insufficiency of funds.
IPA: /ɪnˈsʌf.leɪt/
KK: /ɪnˈsʌf.leɪt/
Definition: To blow or breathe a substance into a body cavity or onto a surface, often for medical purposes.
Example: The doctor decided to insufflate the medication into the patient's lungs to improve its effectiveness.
IPA: /ɪnˈsʌf.leɪ.tɪd/
KK: /ɪnˈsʌf.leɪtɪd/
Definition: Spread or distributed by blowing air or gas into something.
Example: The doctor insufflated the medication into the patient's lungs to help with breathing.
Definition: To blow or inject air or gas into a body cavity or space, often for medical purposes.
Example: The doctor insufflated the gas to help visualize the organs during the procedure.
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