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Topic: Science

expansion

IPA: /ɪkˈspænʃən/

KK: /ɪkˈspænʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of increasing in size, number, or importance, or a part that has been made larger or more extensive.

Example: The expansion of the city has led to more job opportunities.

expansive

IPA: /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

KK: /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having a wide range or extent; able to grow or increase in size, scope, or communication.

Example: The expansive view from the mountain top took my breath away.

expansivity

IPA: /ɪkˈspænsɪvɪti/

KK: /ɪkˈspænsɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to expand or grow; the ability to cover a large area or include many things.

Example: The expansivity of the universe is a topic of great interest to astronomers.

expectorate

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛk.tə.reɪt/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛk.tə.reɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To cough up and spit out material from the lungs or throat.

Example: He had to expectorate frequently due to his cold.

transitive verb

Definition: To cough up and spit out something from the mouth.

Example: He had to expectorate the phlegm that was bothering him.

expectoration

IPA: /ˌɛk.spɛk.təˈreɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɛkˌspɛk.təˈreɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of coughing up and spitting out mucus or phlegm from the throat or lungs.

Example: The doctor asked about the patient's expectoration to understand their respiratory condition.

expediential

IPA: /ɛkˈspidʒənt/

KK: /ɛkˈspidʒənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to actions that are convenient and practical, often at the expense of ethics or principles.

Example: The expediential approach to solving the problem prioritized quick results over thorough analysis.

expeditionary

IPA: /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃənəri/

KK: /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to a journey or mission, especially one that involves a group going to a specific place for a purpose, often in a military context.

Example: The expeditionary forces were deployed to assist in the humanitarian crisis.

experientially

IPA: /ɪkˌspɪəriˈɛnʃəli/

KK: /ɪkˌspɪrɪˈɛnʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or is based on personal experience.

Example: She learned about the topic experientially by participating in hands-on activities.

experiment

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛrɪˌmɛnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To try out new ideas or methods to see how they work or to learn something from them.

Example: Scientists often experiment to discover new facts about the world.

noun

Definition: A test or procedure carried out in controlled conditions to discover something new or to check if a theory is true.

Example: The scientist conducted an experiment to see how plants grow in different types of soil.

experimental

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛrɪˌmɛntl/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛrɪˌmɛntl/

adjective

Definition: Related to or based on testing or trying out new ideas or methods.

Example: The researchers conducted an experimental study to test the new drug's effectiveness.

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