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Topic: Science

skeletal

IPA: /ˈskɛtəl/

KK: /ˈskɛtəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a skeleton, often used to describe something that is very thin or has a bony appearance.

Example: After the long illness, he looked skeletal and frail.

skeletally

IPA: /ˈskɛlətəli/

KK: /ˈskɛlɪtəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or resembles a skeleton, often implying a lack of substance or fullness.

Example: The model was designed skeletally, showing only the basic structure without any flesh or details.

skeleton

IPA: /ˈskɛlɪtən/

KK: /ˈskɛlɪtən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling the framework of bones in a body, often used to describe something that is minimal or basic in structure.

Example: The project was completed with a skeleton team, consisting of only a few essential members.

noun

Definition: The framework of bones that supports the body of a person or animal.

Example: The archaeologists discovered a skeleton buried in the ancient ruins.

skeletonic

IPA: /skɛlɪˈtɒnɪk/

KK: /skɛlɪˈtɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a skeleton; having a skeletal structure or appearance.

Example: The artist created a skeletonic model to study the human form.

skeletonise

IPA: /ˈskɛlɪtəˌnaɪz/

KK: /ˈskɛlɪtəˌnaɪz/

verb

Definition: To remove the flesh or soft parts from something, leaving only the skeleton or framework.

Example: The artist decided to skeletonise the model to focus on the underlying structure.

skeletonize

IPA: /ˈskɛlɪtəˌnaɪz/

KK: /ˈskɛlɪtəˌnaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove the flesh or other parts from something, leaving only the basic structure or outline.

Example: The artist decided to skeletonize the drawing to focus on the main shapes.

skeletonized

IPA: /ˈskɛlɪtəˌnaɪzd/

KK: /ˈskɛlɪtəˌnaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been reduced to its basic structure or framework, resembling a skeleton.

Example: The artist created a skeletonized version of the sculpture to highlight its essential forms.

skeletonizer

IPA: /ˈskɛlɪtəˌnaɪzər/

KK: /ˈskɛlɪtəˌnaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A type of small moth whose caterpillars feed on the inner tissue of leaves, leaving only the veins behind.

Example: The skeletonizer moth is known for its distinctive feeding pattern on plants.

skew

IPA: /skjuː/

KK: /sku/

adjective

Definition: Not straight or balanced; often used to describe something that is distorted or biased in some way.

Example: The picture on the wall was skew, making the room look uneven.

intransitive verb

Definition: To move or look at an angle rather than straight on.

Example: The picture on the wall was skew, making it look uneven.

noun

Definition: A position or direction that is not straight or is slanted, often causing a change from what is expected or normal.

Example: The skew of the picture on the wall made it look uneven.

transitive verb

Definition: To change something so that it is not straight or level, often causing it to be biased or distorted.

Example: The data was skewed to show a more favorable outcome.

skewed

IPA: /skjuːd/

KK: /skjud/

adjective

Definition: Not straight or even; often used to describe something that is biased or distorted in a way that affects its accuracy or fairness.

Example: The survey results were skewed due to the small sample size.

verb

Definition: To change something so that it is not straight or even, often resulting in a distortion or bias.

Example: The data was skewed due to the outliers in the sample.

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