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Topic: Subjects

tertiary

IPA: //ˈtɜːrʃəri//

KK: /ˈtɜrʃiˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the third level, rank, or order in a series; often used in contexts like education, geology, or chemistry.

Example: In the education system, tertiary institutions include universities and colleges.

noun

Definition: A term used to describe something that is third in order or level, often referring to a category or classification.

Example: In the education system, tertiary education follows secondary education and includes universities and colleges.

textbook

IPA: /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

KK: /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a book used for study, often providing a standard example or model.

Example: The teacher provided a textbook example to illustrate the concept clearly.

noun

Definition: A book that is used in schools or colleges to teach a specific subject.

Example: I bought a new textbook for my math class.

thesis

IPA: /ˈθiːsɪs/

KK: /ˈθisɪs/

noun

Definition: A written work that presents an original idea or argument, usually required for a higher academic degree after research.

Example: She spent years writing her thesis on climate change and its effects on biodiversity.

topic

IPA: /ˈtɒpɪk/

KK: /ˈtɑpɪk/

noun

Definition: A subject or idea that is discussed or written about.

Example: The main topic of the meeting was how to improve sales.

trig

IPA: /trɪg/

KK: /trɪg/

adjective

Definition: Having a neat, smart, and stylish appearance; looking well-groomed and tidy.

Example: She wore a trig outfit that made her look very fashionable.

noun

Definition: A term that can refer to a wedge or braking device, or it can also mean trigonometry, which is the branch of mathematics dealing with the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles.

Example: In physics, a trig is often used to help stop a vehicle safely.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something neat or tidy, especially in appearance or dress.

Example: She decided to trig her outfit before the party to look her best.

trigonometry

IPA: /ˌtrɪɡəˈnɒmətri/

KK: /trɪgəˈnɑːmətri/

noun

Definition: A part of mathematics that focuses on the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles, including calculations involving trigonometric functions.

Example: In high school, I learned about trigonometry and how to calculate the angles of triangles.

trimester

IPA: //traɪˈmɛstər//

KK: /traɪˈmɛstər/

noun

Definition: A time period of three months, often used in education or to describe stages of pregnancy.

Example: She is in her second trimester of pregnancy.

tripos

IPA: /ˈtraɪpɒs/

KK: /ˈtraɪpəs/

noun

Definition: A type of examination for students at Cambridge University, particularly for those seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors.

Example: She studied hard for her tripos to ensure she would graduate with honors.

trivium

IPA: /ˈtrɪviəm/

KK: /ˈtrɪviəm/

noun

Definition: A group of subjects that includes grammar, logic, and rhetoric, which were taught in medieval schools as the foundation of education.

Example: In medieval times, students studied the trivium to gain essential skills in communication and reasoning.

truant

IPA: /ˈtruːənt/

KK: /ˈtruːənt/

adjective

Definition: Not present at school without permission, often used to describe students who skip classes.

Example: The truant student was caught wandering the streets instead of attending class.

intransitive verb

Definition: To stay away from school without permission or to skip classes.

Example: He decided to truant from school to spend the day at the park.

noun

Definition: A person who is absent from school without permission or who avoids their responsibilities.

Example: The teacher reported the truant to the school principal for skipping class.

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