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Topic: Science

obsolescence

IPA: /ˌɑb.səˈlɛs.əns/

KK: /ɑbˈsɑləsəns/

noun

Definition: The process or state of something becoming outdated or no longer useful.

Example: The rapid advancement of technology has led to the obsolescence of many traditional jobs.

obsolete

IPA: //ˈɒbsəˌliːt//

KK: /ˈɑb səˌlit/

adjective

Definition: No longer used or useful; outdated or replaced by something newer.

Example: Many technologies become obsolete as new innovations are developed.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something no longer useful or relevant, often because it has been replaced by something newer or better.

Example: The rapid advancement of technology can obsolete many products within a few years.

obstacle

IPA: /ˈɒbstəkl/

KK: /ˈɑbstəkl/

noun

Definition: Something that blocks or makes it difficult to move forward or achieve something.

Example: The fallen tree was an obstacle on the hiking trail.

obstetric

IPA: /ɒbˈstɛtrɪk/

KK: /ɑbˈstɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the medical field that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the care of women before and after giving birth.

Example: The obstetric team was ready to assist with the delivery.

obstetrical

IPA: /ˌɒbˈstɛtrɪkəl/

KK: /ɑbˈstɛtrɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the medical field that deals with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.

Example: The obstetrical team was ready to assist with the delivery.

obstetrically

IPA: /ˌɒb.stəˈtrɪk.li/

KK: /ɑbˈstɛtrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.

Example: The doctor explained the procedure obstetrically to ensure the patient understood the risks involved.

obstetrics

IPA: /ɒbˈstɛtrɪks/

KK: /ɑbˈstɛtrɪks/

noun

Definition: This is a field of medicine focused on the health care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the time after giving birth.

Example: She decided to specialize in obstetrics to help women during their pregnancies.

obstructive

IPA: /əbˈstrʌktɪv/

KK: /əbˈstrʌktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Causing a blockage or making it difficult for something to happen or move.

Example: The obstructive behavior of the traffic made it hard for the emergency vehicles to reach the scene.

obtainment

IPA: /əˈbteɪnmənt/

KK: /əbˈteɪnmənt/

noun

Definition: The action of getting or acquiring something.

Example: The obtainment of the necessary permits took longer than expected.

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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