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Topic: Science

distinct

IPA: /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

KK: /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

adjective

Definition: Easily recognized or clearly different from others; something that stands out or is separate.

Example: The two paintings have distinct styles that make them easy to tell apart.

distinguish

IPA: /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

KK: /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To recognize or identify the differences between things or people.

Example: It is important to distinguish between fact and opinion.

transitive verb

Definition: To recognize or identify the differences between two or more things; to make something stand out as unique or special.

Example: She can easily distinguish between different types of birds by their songs.

distome

IPA: /dɪsˈtoʊm/

KK: /dɪsˈtoʊm/

noun

Definition: A type of flatworm belonging to the genus Distoma, often found as a parasite in various hosts.

Example: The distome is known for its complex life cycle and can affect the health of its host.

distort

IPA: /dɪˈstɔːrt/

KK: /dɪˈstɔrt/

transitive verb

Definition: To change something so that it is no longer accurate or true, often by twisting or altering its original form.

Example: The funhouse mirrors distort your reflection, making you look taller or shorter.

distorter

IPA: /dɪˈstɔːrtər/

KK: /dɪˈstɔrtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that changes something in a way that makes it less accurate or true.

Example: The distorter of facts can lead to misunderstandings and confusion.

distorting

IPA: /dɪsˈtɔːtɪŋ/

KK: /dɪsˈtɔrtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing something to change its shape, appearance, or meaning in a way that is not accurate or true.

Example: The funhouse mirrors are distorting, making people look much taller or shorter than they really are.

verb

Definition: To change something so that it no longer looks or sounds normal or true, often in a way that makes it misleading or incorrect.

Example: The funhouse mirror was distorting my reflection, making me look much taller and thinner than I really am.

distortion

IPA: /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

KK: /dɪˈstɔrʃən/

noun

Definition: A change or alteration that makes something look or sound different from what it really is, often leading to a false impression or representation.

Example: The distortion in the photograph made it hard to recognize the original image.

distributed

IPA: /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is spread out or shared among different places or people.

Example: The data is distributed across multiple servers to improve access speed.

verb

Definition: To give out or spread something to different people or places.

Example: The teacher distributed the books to all the students in the class.

distribution

IPA: /dɪsˈtrɪbjuːʃən/

KK: /dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

noun

Definition: The way in which something is shared out or spread over an area or among a group of people.

Example: The distribution of food to the needy is an important community service.

distributional

IPA: /dɪsˈtrɪbjuːʃənl/

KK: /dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the way something is shared or spread out among a group or area.

Example: The distributional patterns of species can tell us a lot about their habitats.

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