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Topic: Word Formation

multisyllabic

IPA: /ˌmʌl.tɪˈsɪl.ə.bɪk/

KK: /mʌltiˈsɪləbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a word that has more than one syllable.

Example: The word 'banana' is multisyllabic because it has three syllables.

naming

IPA: /ˈneɪmɪŋ/

KK: /ˈneɪmɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Related to the act of giving a name to someone or something.

Example: The naming ceremony was a joyful occasion for the family.

noun

Definition: The process or act of giving a name to someone or something.

Example: The naming of the new park was celebrated with a small ceremony.

verb

Definition: To give a name to someone or something.

Example: She is naming her new puppy Max.

nonlexical

IPA: /nɒnˈlɛksɪkəl/

KK: /nɑnˈlɛksɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that does not involve words or vocabulary, often used in linguistic contexts.

Example: The study focused on nonlexical communication, such as gestures and facial expressions.

notate

IPA: /noʊˈteɪt/

KK: /noʊˈteɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To write down or record something in a specific format or system of symbols.

Example: The teacher asked the students to notate the important points from the lecture.

octosyllabic

IPA: //ˌɒk.təʊ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk//

KK: /ɑkˌtoʊsɪˈlæbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a word or line of poetry that has eight syllables.

Example: The poem was written in an octosyllabic form, making it rhythmically pleasing.

palindromist

IPA: //ˈpælɪnˌdrɒmɪst//

KK: /pælɪnˈdrɒmɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who creates or writes palindromes, which are words, phrases, or sequences that read the same backward as forward.

Example: The palindromist amazed everyone with her clever wordplay and unique phrases.

parasynthesis

IPA: /ˌpærəˈsɪnθəsɪs/

KK: /pɛrəˈsɪnθəsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process of creating new words by combining existing words and adding prefixes or suffixes to them.

Example: The word 'downhearted' is an example of parasynthesis, as it combines 'down' and 'heart' with the suffix '-ed'.

parasynthetic

IPA: /ˌpærəˈsɪnθɛtɪk/

KK: /pærəˈsɪnθɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Created by combining several parts, such as prefixes and suffixes, to form a new word from a compound.

Example: The word 'unhappiness' is an example of a parasynthetic formation.

paronomasia

IPA: /ˌpærəˈnoʊmeɪʒə/

KK: /pærəˈnoʊmeɪziə/

noun

Definition: A form of word play that uses similar-sounding words or phrases to create a humorous or rhetorical effect.

Example: The comedian's use of paronomasia made the audience laugh with clever puns.

paronym

IPA: /ˈpærənɪm/

KK: /ˈpɛrənɪm/

noun

Definition: A word that is derived from another word and has a related meaning, often differing slightly in form or pronunciation.

Example: The words 'affect' and 'effect' are paronyms because they are related in meaning but have different uses.

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