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Topic: Word Formation

syllabication

IPA: /ˌsɪl.ə.bɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /sɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of dividing words into syllables, which are the distinct units of sound in a word.

Example: In English, syllabication helps us understand how to pronounce words correctly.

syllabification

IPA: /sɪˌlæbəfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /sɪˌlæbəfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of breaking a word into its individual syllables.

Example: Syllabification helps in understanding how to pronounce difficult words.

syllabify

IPA: /sɪˈlæbəˌfaɪ/

KK: /sɪˈlæbəˌfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To break a word into its individual syllables or to arrange it in syllable form.

Example: In English class, we learned how to syllabify difficult words to help with pronunciation.

syn

IPA: /sɪn/

KK: /sɪn/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a specific range of angles that are between 0 degrees and 90 degrees, often used in geometry or chemistry.

Example: The molecule has a syn conformation, indicating a torsion angle of less than 90 degrees.

synonym

IPA: /ˈsɪnəˌnɪm/

KK: /ˈsɪnəˌnɪm/

noun

Definition: A word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word in the same language.

Example: 'Happy' is a synonym for 'joyful'.

synonymic

IPA: /sɪˈnɒnɪmɪk/

KK: /sɪˈnɒnɪmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or being a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

Example: The words 'happy' and 'joyful' are synonymic, as they mean the same thing.

synonymist

IPA: /sɪˈnɒnɪmɪst/

KK: /sɪˈnɒnɪmɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or lists words that have similar meanings.

Example: The synonymist provided a comprehensive list of words that could replace 'happy'.

synonymity

IPA: /sɪˈnɒnɪmɪti/

KK: /sɪˈnɒnɪmɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition where two or more words have the same or similar meanings.

Example: In English, the synonymity of 'big' and 'large' can help you vary your vocabulary.

synonymize

IPA: /sɪˈnɒnɪmaɪz/

KK: /sɪˈnɒnɪmaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To find or provide words that have the same or similar meanings as another word.

Example: In her essay, she decided to synonymize the word 'happy' with 'joyful' and 'content'.

synonymy

IPA: /sɪˈnɒnəmi/

KK: /sɪˈnɑːnəmi/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of having the same or similar meaning as another word; also refers to a list or system of words that are synonyms.

Example: In linguistics, synonymy is important for understanding the nuances of language.

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