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Topic: Inventions

obliterative

IPA: /əˈblɪtəˌreɪtɪv/

KK: /əˈblɪtəˌreɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the quality of destroying or removing completely; causing something to be forgotten or erased.

Example: The obliterative effects of the storm left the town in ruins.

obliterator

IPA: /əˈblɪtəˌreɪtə/

KK: /əˈblɪtəˌreɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that completely destroys or removes something, leaving no trace behind.

Example: The obliterator of the evidence ensured that no one would find out the truth.

observatory

IPA: /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

KK: /əbˈzɜrvəˌtɔri/

noun

Definition: A place or building that is used to observe things like stars, weather, or other natural events.

Example: The scientists gathered at the observatory to study the stars and planets.

obsidian

IPA: /əbˈsɪd.i.ən/

KK: /əbˈsɪdɪən/

noun

Definition: A type of dark, shiny glass that is formed from cooled lava and is often used for making tools and jewelry.

Example: The ancient people used obsidian to create sharp tools and weapons.

obsolesce

IPA: /ˌɒb.səˈlɛs/

KK: /ɑbˈsɒləs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To go through a process where something becomes outdated or no longer used.

Example: Many technologies tend to obsolesce as new innovations are introduced.

obsolescent

IPA: /ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.ənt/

KK: /ˌɑb səˈlɛs ənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is becoming outdated or no longer useful.

Example: Many technologies are obsolescent due to rapid advancements in the field.

obsolescently

IPA: /ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.ənt.li/

KK: /ɑbˈsɒləsəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is becoming outdated or no longer useful.

Example: The technology was obsolescently replaced by newer innovations.

obsoletely

IPA: /ˈɑb.səˌliːt.li/

KK: /ɑbˈsoʊlɪtli/

adverb

Definition: Not fully developed or lacking clarity.

Example: The instructions were obsoletely written, making it hard to understand what to do next.

obsoleteness

IPA: /ˌɑb.səˈliːt.nəs/

KK: /ɑbˈsɔlɪtnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being outdated or no longer in use.

Example: The obsoleteness of the technology made it difficult for the company to compete.

obtect

IPA: //əbˈtɛkt//

KK: /ˈɑbˌtɛkt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a state where wings and other body parts are covered or enclosed by a hard shell or case, often seen in the pupae of certain insects like butterflies and moths.

Example: The obtect pupae of the butterfly were safely protected within their hard casing.

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