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Topic: Word Formation

semantically

IPA: /sɪˈmæntɪkli/

KK: /sɪˈmæntɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the meaning of words and phrases.

Example: The two sentences are semantically different, even though they sound similar.

sememe

IPA: /sɪˈmiːm/

KK: /sɛˈmiːm/

noun

Definition: A unit of meaning that is represented by a morpheme, which is the smallest grammatical unit in a language.

Example: In linguistics, a sememe is essential for understanding how words convey meaning.

separableness

IPA: /ˌsɛpəˈreɪbəl/

KK: /sɛpəˈreɪbəl/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be separated or divided.

Example: The separableness of the two components makes it easy to repair the device.

shorten

IPA: /ˈʃɔːrtn/

KK: /ˈʃɔrtən/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become less in length or duration.

Example: The meeting will shorten if everyone is on time.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent.

Example: We need to shorten the meeting to fit into our schedule.

singularize

IPA: /ˈsɪŋɡjʊləraɪz/

KK: /ˈsɪŋɡjʊləˌraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something stand out or to make it unique.

Example: The artist tried to singularize her work by using bright colors and bold shapes.

soften

IPA: /ˈsɒfən/

KK: /ˈsɔfən/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become less hard or firm, often resulting in a gentler or smoother texture.

Example: The butter will soften if you leave it out of the fridge for a while.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less hard or firm, or to make it gentler or less severe.

Example: She decided to soften the butter before mixing it into the cake batter.

sort

IPA: /sɔrt/

KK: /sɔrt/

noun

Definition: A type or category of people or things that share similar characteristics.

Example: There are many sorts of fruits available at the market.

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange things in a specific order or to group them based on shared characteristics.

Example: Please sort the books by their genres before putting them on the shelf.

sorted

IPA: /ˈsɔːrtɪd/

KK: /sɔrtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Arranged in a specific order or organized properly.

Example: The files were sorted by date for easier access.

interjection

Definition: A word used to show agreement or approval, often in a casual context.

Example: "Sorted! Let's move on to the next topic."

verb

Definition: To arrange or organize things in a specific order or category.

Example: She sorted the books by genre before putting them on the shelf.

spacing

IPA: /ˈspeɪsɪŋ/

KK: /ˈspeɪsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The arrangement of spaces between objects or elements, such as in printed text or seating.

Example: The spacing between the lines of text makes the document easier to read.

subcategorize

IPA: /ˌsʌbˈkætəˌɡaɪz/

KK: /sʌbˈkætəˌɡaɪz/

verb

Definition: To divide something into smaller, more specific categories.

Example: In the library, books are subcategorized by genre and author.

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