IPA: //ˈpæθˌbreɪkɪŋ//
KK: /ˈpæθˌbreɪkɪŋ/
Definition: Describing something that is original and introduces new ideas or methods; innovative and pioneering.
Example: The scientist's pathbreaking research changed the way we understand genetics.
IPA: /ˈpæθˌfaɪndɪŋ/
KK: /ˈpæθˌfaɪndɪŋ/
Definition: The process of finding a way or route to a specific destination, often used in contexts like navigation or computer algorithms.
Example: The pathfinding algorithm helped the robot navigate through the maze efficiently.
IPA: /ˈpeɪθneɪm/
KK: /ˈpeɪθneɪm/
Definition: The complete name of a file on a computer, which shows where the file is located in the system's folders.
Example: To open the document, you need to enter the correct pathname in the file explorer.
IPA: /ˈpɔːzər/
KK: /ˈpɔːzər/
Definition: A person who stops briefly or takes a break from an activity.
Example: During the meeting, she was a pauser, taking time to think before responding.
IPA: /ˈpeɪloʊd/
KK: /ˈpeɪloʊd/
Definition: The amount of cargo or passengers that a vehicle, like a rocket or airplane, can carry, or the explosive charge in a missile.
Example: The rocket's payload included scientific instruments for space research.
IPA: //ˈpeɪwɔːl//
KK: /ˈpeɪwɔl/
Definition: A system on a website or app that restricts access to certain content unless the user pays for a subscription.
Example: Many news websites use a paywall to limit access to their articles for non-subscribers.
IPA: /ˈpɛlɪtaɪzər/
KK: /ˈpɛlɪtaɪzər/
Definition: A machine that turns a substance into small, round pieces called pellets.
Example: The factory uses a pelletizer to produce uniform pellets from raw materials.
IPA: /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/
KK: /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/
Definition: The act of entering or piercing something, often used in contexts like military attacks, sexual intercourse, or gaining influence.
Example: The penetration of enemy lines was a significant achievement in the battle.
IPA: /ˈpɛnɪtreɪtɪv/
KK: /ˈpɛnɪtreɪtɪv/
Definition: Having the ability to understand or notice things quickly and deeply; insightful.
Example: Her penetrative questions revealed the underlying issues in the discussion.
IPA: /ˈpɛnˌtoʊd/
KK: /ˈpɛnˌtoʊd/
Definition: A type of electronic device that controls the flow of electricity, consisting of five electrodes, and is used in audio and radio equipment.
Example: The engineer replaced the old tube with a new pentode to improve the sound quality of the amplifier.
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