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Topic: Philosophy

ostensively

IPA: /ɒˈstɛnsɪvli/

KK: /ɔˈstɛn.sɪv.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is clear and obvious, often used to show something directly or explicitly.

Example: The teacher explained the concept ostensively, using examples that everyone could understand.

otherness

IPA: /ˈʌðərnəs/

KK: /ˈʌðərnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being different or distinct from something else.

Example: The concept of otherness helps us understand cultural differences.

otherworld

IPA: /ˈʌðərˌwɜrld/

KK: /ˈʌðərˌwɜrld/

noun

Definition: A place or state of existence that is different from our physical world, often thought of as a realm beyond life or reality.

Example: In many cultures, the concept of the otherworld is associated with the afterlife.

overanalysis

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈænəˌlaɪsɪs/

KK: /oʊvərˈænəˌlaɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The act of examining something in excessive detail, often leading to confusion or indecision.

Example: His tendency for overanalysis made it difficult for him to make quick decisions.

overarch

IPA: /ˌoʊ.vɚˈɑːrtʃ/

KK: /oʊvərˈɑːrtʃ/

transitive verb

Definition: To create an arch shape that covers or spans over something.

Example: The bridge overarches the river, providing a beautiful view.

overarching

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈɑːrʧɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərˈɑːrʧɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that covers or includes everything else; it is the main idea or theme that connects various parts together.

Example: The overarching theme of the conference was sustainability in urban development.

overdetermined

IPA: /ˌoʊvərdɪˈmɪnd/

KK: /oʊvərdɪˈmɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation where there are more constraints or equations than necessary, often leading to no possible solution.

Example: The mathematical problem was overdetermined, making it impossible to find a single solution.

oversimplified

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/

KK: /oʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been made too simple, often losing important details or meaning.

Example: The teacher's explanation was oversimplified, leaving out key concepts that students needed to understand.

verb

Definition: To make something simpler than it really is, often by ignoring important details.

Example: The teacher oversimplified the complex topic, making it hard for students to understand the nuances.

oversimplify

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

KK: /oʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make something too simple, often leading to misunderstandings or inaccuracies.

Example: It's easy to oversimplify complex issues when discussing them in a short article.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something simpler than it really is, often leading to misunderstandings or inaccuracies.

Example: It's easy to oversimplify complex issues and miss important details.

oversimplistic

IPA: /ˌoʊvərsɪmˈplɪstɪk/

KK: /oʊvərˈsɪmplɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is overly simple and does not consider all the complexities or details.

Example: The teacher warned that the solution was oversimplistic and ignored important factors.

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