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Topic: Science

ratiocinative

IPA: /ˌrætʃiˈoʊsɪˌneɪtɪv/

KK: /ræʃiˈoʊsɪˌneɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to careful and logical thinking or reasoning.

Example: Her ratiocinative approach helped solve the complex problem efficiently.

rationale

IPA: /ˈræʃəˌnæl/

KK: /ræʃəˌnæl/

noun

Definition: A set of reasons or explanations for something, often used to justify a decision or action.

Example: The rationale behind the new policy was explained in the meeting.

rationalise

IPA: //ˈræʃ.ən.ə.laɪz//

KK: /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something more reasonable or logical, often by explaining it in a way that seems sensible.

Example: She tried to rationalise her decision to leave the job by saying it was for her own good.

rationalizable

IPA: /ˈræʃənəˌzaɪbəl/

KK: /ˈræʃənəˌzaɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be explained or justified in a logical way.

Example: The decision was rationalizable based on the available evidence.

rationalize

IPA: /ˈræʃ.ən.ə.laɪz/

KK: /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To think or explain something in a logical way, often to justify or make sense of it.

Example: She tried to rationalize her decision to leave the job.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something more reasonable or logical, often by explaining it in a way that makes it seem acceptable or justifiable.

Example: She tried to rationalize her decision to leave the job by saying it was for her own well-being.

rawinsonde

IPA: /ˈrɔːwɪnˌsɒnd/

KK: /ˈrɔːwɪnˌsɒnd/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure and record the speed and direction of winds in the upper atmosphere, which is tracked by radio signals.

Example: Meteorologists use a rawinsonde to gather data about wind patterns high in the sky.

ray

IPA: /reɪ/

KK: /reɪ/

noun

Definition: A thin line or narrow beam of light or energy that comes from a point, like sunlight or a laser.

Example: The sun's rays warmed the ground on a beautiful day.

transitive verb

Definition: To send out light or energy in the form of rays.

Example: The sun rays warmed the earth in the morning.

raylessness

IPA: /ˈreɪləsnəs/

KK: /ˈreɪləsnəs/

noun

Definition: A state or condition where there is no light or brightness, resulting in complete darkness.

Example: The cave was filled with raylessness, making it impossible to see anything.

raylike

IPA: /ˈreɪlaɪk/

KK: /ˈreɪlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or appearance similar to a ray, which can refer to a beam of light or a type of fish.

Example: The artist painted a raylike pattern across the canvas, creating a sense of movement.

reabsorb

IPA: /ˌriːəˈzɔːrb/

KK: /riːəbˈzɔːrb/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take back or absorb again, especially in a biological or chemical context.

Example: The body can reabsorb nutrients from the food it digests.

transitive verb

Definition: To take in or absorb something again after it has been released or removed.

Example: The body can reabsorb some of the nutrients from the food after digestion.

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