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Topic: Science

contiguity

IPA: /kənˈtɪɡ.juː.ɪ.ti/

KK: /kənˈtɪɡjuːɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being next to or touching something else; a continuous connection or series.

Example: The contiguity of the two countries allows for easy travel between them.

contiguous

IPA: /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

KK: /kənˈtɪg.ju.əs/

adjective

Definition: Connected or touching without any gaps; neighboring or adjacent.

Example: The two countries share a contiguous border that allows for easy travel between them.

contiguousness

IPA: /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs.nəs/

KK: /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being next to or touching something else without any gaps or interruptions.

Example: The contiguousness of the two countries allows for easy travel between them.

continuation

IPA: /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /kənˌtɪnueɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of carrying on or extending something after it has been interrupted or paused.

Example: The continuation of the project was necessary to meet the deadline.

continuator

IPA: /kənˈtɪnueɪtər/

KK: /kənˈtɪnueɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that continues or carries on the work or actions of someone or something else.

Example: The continuator of the project ensured that all previous efforts were not wasted.

continuity

IPA: /kənˈtɪn.juː.ɪ.ti/

KK: /kənˈtɪn.juː.ɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: The state of being continuous or unbroken, often referring to a smooth and consistent flow or connection between parts.

Example: The film editor ensured that there was continuity in the scenes to make the story flow smoothly.

continuous

IPA: /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

KK: /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

adjective

Definition: Something that goes on without stopping or breaks, often used to describe a process or state that is ongoing.

Example: The continuous sound of the waves was soothing as I relaxed on the beach.

continuum

IPA: /kənˈtɪn.ju.əm/

KK: /kənˈtɪn.ju.əm/

noun

Definition: A continuous range or series of things that are connected and cannot be easily separated into distinct parts.

Example: The spectrum of colors forms a continuum from red to violet.

contour

IPA: /ˈkɒn.tʊr/

KK: /ˈkɒn.tʊr/

adjective

Definition: A word that describes something shaped to fit the outline or form of another object.

Example: The dress was designed with a contour fit to enhance the wearer's shape.

noun

Definition: The outline or shape of something, especially when it curves or has a specific form.

Example: The artist carefully traced the contour of the mountain in her drawing.

transitive verb

Definition: To shape or form the outline of something, often following the natural lines or curves.

Example: The artist decided to contour the landscape in her painting to highlight its natural beauty.

contractile

IPA: /kənˈtræktaɪl/

KK: /kənˈtræktəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to become smaller or tighter, especially in reference to muscles or tissues.

Example: The contractile nature of the muscle allows it to shorten and produce movement.

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