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Topic: Science

applicatory

IPA: /ˈæplɪkətəri/

KK: /ˈæplɪkətɔri/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be easily used or applied in a practical way.

Example: The teacher provided applicatory examples to help students understand the concept better.

applied

IPA: /əˈplaɪd/

KK: /əˈplaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the practical use of something, especially in a specific field or discipline.

Example: She studied applied mathematics to solve real-world problems.

appressed

IPA: /əˈprɛst/

KK: /əˈprɛst/

adjective

Definition: Lying flat or pressed closely against something.

Example: The appressed leaves of the plant help it to conserve water.

appressorium

IPA: /əˈprɛsəˌrɪəm/

KK: /əˈprɛsəˌrɪəm/

noun

Definition: A bulbous structure formed by certain parasitic fungi that helps them attach to and penetrate the surface of their host.

Example: The appressorium allows the fungus to effectively invade the plant tissue.

approach

IPA: /əˈproʊtʃ/

KK: /əˈproʊtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come closer in distance or time.

Example: As the deadline approaches, I need to work harder.

noun

Definition: A way to get closer to something or someone, or a method for dealing with a situation.

Example: The teacher's approach to teaching math helped the students understand better.

transitive verb

Definition: To start dealing with or working on something, or to come close to something in quality or condition.

Example: She decided to approach the problem from a different angle.

approximate

IPA: /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/

KK: /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/

adjective

Definition: Almost exact or correct; very similar to something else but not completely accurate.

Example: The approximate cost of the project is around $5,000.

intransitive verb

Definition: To come close to something in terms of amount, quality, or degree.

Example: The results of the experiment approximate the expected values closely.

transitive verb

Definition: To come close to or be nearly the same as something; to estimate or calculate a value that is close to the actual amount.

Example: The scientist tried to approximate the results of the experiment based on previous data.

approximately

IPA: /əˈprɒksɪmətli/

KK: /əˈprɒksɪmətli/

adverb

Definition: Not exact, but close to a certain number or amount.

Example: The meeting will start at approximately 3 PM.

approximation

IPA: /əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A result that is close to the exact value but not exactly right, often used in math or estimation.

Example: The approximation of the answer was good enough for our calculations.

approximative

IPA: /əˈprɒksɪmətɪv/

KK: /əˈprɒksɪmətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an estimate or something that is not exact but close to a certain value.

Example: The approximative cost of the project was higher than expected.

appulse

IPA: /əˈpʌls/

KK: /əˈpələs/

noun

Definition: A close approach of two celestial objects, often referring to their alignment or interaction in space.

Example: The appulse of the planets created a stunning sight in the night sky.

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