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Topic: Time

indefinitely

IPA: /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

KK: /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtli/

adverb

Definition: For an unknown or unspecified period of time, without a clear end.

Example: The meeting has been postponed indefinitely due to unforeseen circumstances.

initial

IPA: /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

KK: /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the beginning or the first part of something.

Example: The initial phase of the project was very important for its success.

noun

Definition: A large or decorative letter that appears at the start of a chapter or paragraph, or the first letter of a person's name or a word.

Example: The book had a beautiful initial at the beginning of each chapter.

transitive verb

Definition: To mark or sign a document with one's initials, often to show approval or authorization.

Example: She initialed the contract to confirm her agreement.

initially

IPA: /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

KK: /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

adverb

Definition: At the beginning or in the first stage of something.

Example: Initially, I thought the project would be easy, but it turned out to be quite challenging.

instant

IPA: /ˈɪn.stənt/

KK: /ˈɪnstənt/

adjective

Definition: Happening or done immediately, without delay; also refers to something that is ready to use quickly, like food that is prepared in a short time.

Example: She made an instant decision to help her friend in need.

adverb

Definition: Without any delay; immediately.

Example: She answered the question instantly without thinking.

noun

Definition: A very short period of time, often used to refer to a specific moment.

Example: Please wait for a moment; I will be back in an instant.

instantaneity

IPA: /ˌɪn.stənˈteɪ.ni.ə.ti/

KK: /ɪnˌstæn.təˈniː.ɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of happening immediately or without delay.

Example: The instantaneity of modern communication allows us to connect with anyone around the world in seconds.

instantaneously

IPA: /ˌɪn.stənˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/

KK: /ˌɪnstəntəˈneɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that happens immediately and without any delay.

Example: The system responds instantaneously to user commands.

instantly

IPA: /ˈɪn.stənt.li/

KK: /ˈɪnstəntli/

adverb

Definition: Without any delay; happening immediately.

Example: She responded to the email instantly.

conjunction

Definition: At once; without any delay.

Example: She answered the question instantly.

intercalary

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈkeɪ.lə.ri/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜr.kəˌleɪ.ri/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a day or month that is added to a calendar to keep it in alignment with the solar year or to fill gaps between other elements.

Example: February has an intercalary day in leap years, making it 29 days long instead of 28.

intermittently

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈmɪtəntli/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈmɪtəntli/

adverb

Definition: Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

Example: The rain fell intermittently throughout the day, making it difficult to plan outdoor activities.

interval

IPA: /ˈɪntərvəl/

KK: /ˈɪntərvəl/

noun

Definition: A period of time or a space between two things, such as points, objects, or events.

Example: There was a short interval between the two acts of the play.

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