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Topic: Philosophy

desideration

IPA: /dɪˌzɪdəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌzɪdəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of wishing for or longing for something; it can also refer to the thing that is desired.

Example: Her desideration for a peaceful life led her to move to the countryside.

desideratum

IPA: /dɪˌzɪdəˈrɑːtəm/

KK: /dɪˌzɪdəˈrɑːtəm/

noun

Definition: A thing that is desired or wanted, often considered essential or necessary.

Example: The new policy aims to address the main desideratum of improving employee satisfaction.

despiritualize

IPA: /dɪˈspɪrɪtʃuˌaɪz/

KK: /dɪˈspɪrɪtʃuˌaɪz/

verb

Definition: To take away the spiritual qualities or influence from something or someone.

Example: The harsh realities of life can sometimes despiritualize a person's outlook.

destine

IPA: //ˈdɛstɪn//

KK: /ˈdɛstɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To determine or decide in advance where someone or something will go or what will happen to them.

Example: The company is destined to succeed with its innovative products.

destined

IPA: /ˈdɛstɪnd/

KK: /ˈdɛstɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Confined to a predetermined fate or future; certain to happen.

Example: She felt that she was destined to become a great artist.

verb

Definition: To be determined or intended for a particular purpose or outcome.

Example: She felt that she was destined to become a great artist.

destiny

IPA: //ˈdɛstəni//

KK: /ˈdɛstɪni/

noun

Definition: A series of events that will happen to someone in the future, often believed to be controlled by a higher power.

Example: She felt that it was her destiny to become a great artist.

desuetude

IPA: /ˈdɛs.juː.tjuːd/

KK: /dɛsˈwɛtud/

noun

Definition: A condition where something is no longer used or active.

Example: The old factory fell into desuetude after the new one was built.

detachment

IPA: /dɪˈtæʧmənt/

KK: /dɪˈtæʧmənt/

noun

Definition: A state of being separate or disconnected from something, often referring to emotional distance or a military unit assigned for specific tasks.

Example: The psychologist maintained a professional detachment while assessing her patients.

determinable

IPA: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnəbl/

KK: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be decided, limited, or fixed in some way.

Example: The project has a determinable end date based on the completion of the tasks.

determinably

IPA: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnəbli/

KK: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be determined or defined clearly.

Example: The results of the experiment can be determinably measured over time.

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