IPA: /dɪˌkæpɪˈteɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˌkæpɪˈteɪʃən/
Definition: The act of removing someone's head from their body, often as a form of execution or punishment.
Example: The historical records show that decapitation was used as a method of execution in many cultures.
IPA: /dɛˈsɛm.vɪˌreɪt/
KK: /dɛˈsɛmˌvɪrɪt/
Definition: A group of ten individuals who hold power or authority, especially in a governmental context.
Example: The decemvirate was responsible for creating new laws in ancient Rome.
IPA: /dɪˈsɛn.i.əl/
KK: /dɪˈsɛn.i.əl/
Definition: Happening or relating to a period of ten years.
Example: The city held a decennial celebration to mark its 100th anniversary.
Definition: A celebration or event that occurs every ten years.
Example: The city held a decennial celebration to mark its founding.
IPA: /ˈdɛsɪˌmeɪt/
KK: /ˈdɛsɪˌmeɪt/
Definition: To destroy or kill a large number of something, often referring to a group or population.
Example: The wildfire decimated the forest, leaving behind charred trees and ash.
IPA: /ˈdɛsɪˌmeɪʃən/
KK: /ˈdɛsɪˌmeɪʃən/
Definition: The act of killing or destroying a large part of a group or population, often used in the context of war or disaster.
Example: The decimation of the local wildlife was a result of the pollution in the river.
IPA: /dɪˈkɒleɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˈkɒleɪʃən/
Definition: The act of cutting off someone's head.
Example: The historical account described the decollation of the traitor as a public spectacle.
IPA: /ˌdiːˌkɒlənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˌkɒlənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition: The process of a colony gaining independence and becoming self-governing, often after being ruled by another country.
Example: The decolonization of many African nations occurred in the mid-20th century.
IPA: /dɪˈkraʊn/
KK: /dɪˈkraʊn/
Definition: To take away someone's crown or royal title, usually as a punishment or change in power.
Example: The king was decrowned after the rebellion.
IPA: /dɪˈfiːt/
KK: /dɪˈfit/
Definition: A loss in a competition or battle, where one side does not win and the other side is successful.
Example: The team faced a tough defeat in the championship game.
Definition: To win against someone in a competition or conflict, causing them to lose.
Example: The team managed to defeat their rivals in the championship game.
IPA: /ˌdɛfɪˈnɛstrəˌeɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˌfɛnɪˈstreɪʃən/
Definition: The act of throwing someone or something out of a window.
Example: The defenestration of the old chair was a dramatic moment in the renovation.
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