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Topic: Spelling

grapheme

IPA: /ˈɡræfiːm/

KK: /ˈgræfiːm/

noun

Definition: A basic unit of a writing system, such as a letter or a combination of letters that represent a sound.

Example: In the word 'cat', the letters 'c', 'a', and 't' are all graphemes.

hacek

IPA: /ˈhɑːtʃɛk/

KK: /hɑːtʃɛk/

noun

Definition: A small mark placed over a letter to change its pronunciation, often seen in certain languages like Czech and Slovak.

Example: The word 'café' uses a hacek to indicate a different sound for the letter 'c'.

illegibly

IPA: /ɪˈlɛdʒɪbli/

KK: /ɪˈlɛdʒɪbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that cannot be read or understood clearly.

Example: The note was written illegibly, making it hard to understand.

lowercase

IPA: /ˈloʊərkeɪs/

KK: /ˈloʊərkeɪs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to letters that are not capitalized, typically smaller in size, such as 'a', 'b', and 'c'.

Example: Please write your name in lowercase letters on the form.

transitive verb

Definition: To change letters or text to small letters, as opposed to capital letters.

Example: Please lowercase all the titles in the document before submitting it.

majuscule

IPA: /ˈmædʒʌskjuːl/

KK: /ˈmædʒəˌskjul/

noun

Definition: A large letter used in writing or printing, such as a capital letter.

Example: In the title of the book, every majuscule was beautifully designed.

misspell

IPA: //mɪsˈpɛl//

KK: /mɪsˈpɛl/

transitive verb

Definition: To write or say a word incorrectly.

Example: I often misspell difficult words in my essays.

misspelling

IPA: //ˈmɪsˌspɛlɪŋ//

KK: /ˈmɪsˌspɛlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A word that is written with the wrong letters or in the wrong order.

Example: The word 'definately' is a common misspelling of 'definitely'.

orthographic

IPA: /ɔːrˈθɒɡrəfɪk/

KK: /ɔrˈθɒgrəfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the correct way of spelling words or the system of writing a language.

Example: The teacher emphasized the importance of orthographic skills in writing.

orthographical

IPA: /ˌɔːrθəˈɡræfɪkəl/

KK: /ɔrˈθɒgrəfɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the correct way of spelling words in a language.

Example: The teacher emphasized the importance of orthographical accuracy in writing.

orthography

IPA: /ɔːrˈθɒɡrəfi/

KK: /ɔrˈθɒɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: The system or method of writing a language correctly, including the rules for spelling and punctuation.

Example: Learning the orthography of a new language can be challenging but essential for effective communication.

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