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Topic: Philosophy

deconstructive

IPA: //diːkənˈstrʌktɪv//

KK: /diːkənˈstrʌktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of breaking down or analyzing something, especially in a way that reveals its underlying assumptions or meanings.

Example: The deconstructive approach in literature helps to uncover hidden meanings in texts.

decontextualize

IPA: /diːˌkɒnˈtɛkʃənəlaɪz/

KK: /diːkənˈtɛkʃənəlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To remove something from its original context or situation, making it harder to understand or interpret.

Example: The teacher asked us to decontextualize the text to analyze its meaning more clearly.

deduce

IPA: /dɪˈdjuːs/

KK: /dɪˈdus/

transitive verb

Definition: To come to a conclusion based on reasoning or evidence; to figure something out by thinking logically about it.

Example: From the clues left at the scene, the detective was able to deduce what had happened.

deducible

IPA: /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

KK: /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be figured out or concluded from information or reasoning.

Example: The answer to the puzzle is deducible from the clues provided.

deduction

IPA: /dɪˈdʌkʃən/

KK: /dɪˈdʌkʃən/

noun

Definition: A conclusion or amount that is taken away from a total, often related to taxes or reasoning.

Example: The tax deduction helped reduce my overall taxable income.

deductive

IPA: /dɪˈdʌktɪv/

KK: /dɪˈdʌktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a method of reasoning where conclusions are drawn from general principles or premises.

Example: The detective used deductive reasoning to solve the mystery.

deductively

IPA: /dɪˈdʌktɪvli/

KK: /dɪˈdʌktɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves reasoning from general principles to specific cases.

Example: The scientist approached the problem deductively, starting with a theory and testing it with experiments.

defeasibility

IPA: /dɪˈfiːzəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /dɪˈfiːzəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being able to be annulled or invalidated; it refers to something that can be undone or revoked under certain circumstances.

Example: The defeasibility of the contract allows either party to withdraw under specific conditions.

definiendum

IPA: /dɪˈfɪniˌɛndəm/

KK: /dɪˈfɪniˌɛndəm/

noun

Definition: A word or phrase that is being defined, especially in a dictionary or logical context.

Example: In the dictionary, the definiendum is the term that is explained.

definitiveness

IPA: /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv.nəs/

KK: /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being clear, certain, and final, leaving no room for doubt or confusion.

Example: The definitiveness of her answer made it clear that she would not change her mind.

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