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Topic: Health

supinator

IPA: //ˈsuːpɪneɪtə//

KK: /ˈsupəˌneɪtər/

noun

Definition: A muscle in the forearm that helps to turn the palm upward or forward.

Example: The supinator muscle is important for actions like turning a doorknob.

supine

IPA: /suːˈpaɪn/

KK: /səˈpaɪn/

adjective

Definition: Describing a position where a person is lying on their back with their face upward.

Example: After the yoga class, I lay supine on the mat to relax.

noun

Definition: A specific type of noun in Latin grammar that has limited use and only two forms, used to express purpose or specification.

Example: In Latin, the supine is used to indicate purpose in certain constructions.

supple

IPA: /ˈsʌpəl/

KK: /ˈsʌpəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to move and bend easily without stiffness; flexible and adaptable.

Example: The dancer's body was supple, allowing her to perform intricate movements gracefully.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something flexible and able to bend easily without breaking.

Example: The trainer helped to supple the athlete's muscles through stretching exercises.

supplely

IPA: /ˈsʌpli/

KK: /ˈsʌplɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is flexible and able to bend easily without breaking.

Example: The dancer moved supplely across the stage, showcasing her incredible flexibility.

supplement

IPA: /ˈsʌplɪmənt/

KK: /ˈsʌpləmənt/

noun

Definition: Something that is added to something else to provide extra information, correct errors, or enhance it in some way.

Example: The author included a supplement at the end of the book to clarify some points.

transitive verb

Definition: To add something extra to improve or complete something.

Example: She decided to supplement her income by taking a part-time job.

supplemental

IPA: /ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəl/

KK: /sʌplɪˈmɛntəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to something that is added to enhance or complete it.

Example: The teacher provided supplemental materials to help students understand the topic better.

noun

Definition: Something that adds to or enhances something else, often providing extra support or information.

Example: The school received a supplemental grant to improve its facilities.

supplementation

IPA: /ˌsʌplɪmɛnˈteɪʃən/

KK: /sʌplɪmɛnˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: Something that is added to enhance or complete something else.

Example: The doctor recommended supplementation with vitamins to improve my health.

suppleness

IPA: /ˈsʌplnəs/

KK: /ˈsʌplnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being flexible and able to bend easily without breaking.

Example: The dancer's suppleness allows her to perform difficult movements gracefully.

suppository

IPA: /səˈpɒzɪtəri/

KK: /səˈpɒzɪtəri/

noun

Definition: A small solid form of medicine that is inserted into the body, usually melting at body temperature to release the medication.

Example: The doctor prescribed a suppository to help relieve her symptoms.

suppressant

IPA: /səˈprɛsənt/

KK: /səˈprɛsənt/

noun

Definition: A substance that reduces or controls something, often used in medicine to lessen symptoms or effects.

Example: The doctor prescribed a suppressant to help manage her allergies.

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