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Topic: Word Formation

periphrasis

IPA: /pəˈrɪf.rəsɪs/

KK: /pɛˈrɪf.rə.sɪs/

noun

Definition: A way of expressing something by using more words than necessary, often to avoid being direct or to add emphasis.

Example: The author used periphrasis to make the description more elaborate and interesting.

phrasemaker

IPA: /ˈfreɪzˌmeɪkər/

KK: /ˈfreɪzˌmeɪkər/

noun

Definition: A person who creates phrases that sound good but may not have much real meaning or substance.

Example: The phrasemaker crafted a beautiful speech that captivated the audience, even if the words were somewhat empty.

phrasemaking

IPA: /ˈfreɪzˌmeɪkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈfreɪzˌmeɪkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of creating or forming phrases, often used in writing or speaking to express ideas clearly and effectively.

Example: The author is known for her skill in phrasemaking, which makes her writing engaging and memorable.

phraseological

IPA: //freɪzɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl//

KK: /ˈfreɪzɪəˌlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the way phrases are used in language, especially in a formal or specialized context.

Example: The phraseological analysis of the text revealed many idiomatic expressions.

phraseology

IPA: /ˌfreɪˈziːəˌlədʒi/

KK: /freɪˈziːəˌlədʒi/

noun

Definition: A specific way of using words and expressions, often characteristic of a particular group or style.

Example: The author's phraseology made the text unique and engaging.

phrasing

IPA: /ˈfreɪzɪŋ/

KK: /ˈfreɪzɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The way in which words are arranged or expressed in a sentence or piece of writing.

Example: The phrasing of her speech made it more engaging and memorable.

placing

IPA: /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of putting something in a particular position or location.

Example: The placing of the furniture in the room made it feel more spacious.

verb

Definition: To put something in a particular position or location.

Example: She is placing the books on the shelf.

pluralization

IPA: /ˌplʊrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌplʊrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of changing a word from singular to plural form.

Example: The pluralization of the word 'cat' results in 'cats'.

pluralize

IPA: /ˈplʊrəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈplʊr.ə.laɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change a word so that it refers to more than one person or thing.

Example: In English, we often pluralize nouns by adding an 's' at the end.

transitive verb

Definition: To change a word so that it refers to more than one person or thing.

Example: In English, you can pluralize most nouns by adding an 's' at the end.

polysemous

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪˌsiːməs/

KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌsiːməs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a word that has several different meanings or interpretations.

Example: The word 'bank' is polysemous because it can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.

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