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Topic: Word Formation

terser

IPA: /ˈtɜːrsər/

KK: /tɜrsər/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is brief and to the point, often in a way that is clear and concise.

Example: Her response was terser than I expected, leaving no room for further discussion.

thesaural

IPA: /θɪˈsɔːrəl/

KK: /θɪˈsɔrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a thesaurus, which is a book or resource that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning.

Example: The thesaural references in the book helped me find synonyms for my essay.

thesaurus

IPA: /θɪˈsɔːrəs/

KK: /θɪˈsɔrəs/

noun

Definition: A reference book that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning, often providing synonyms and sometimes antonyms.

Example: I used a thesaurus to find synonyms for the word 'happy'.

transpositional

IPA: //trænspəˈzɪʃənl//

KK: /trænspəˈzɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of changing the position or order of something.

Example: The transpositional changes in the music created a new melody.

trigram

IPA: /ˈtraɪɡræm/

KK: /ˈtraɪˌɡræm/

noun

Definition: A symbol made of three lines that can be solid or broken, often used in Chinese philosophy and fortune-telling.

Example: In the I Ching, each trigram represents different natural elements and concepts.

trigraph

IPA: /ˈtraɪɡræf/

KK: /ˈtraɪɡræf/

noun

Definition: A set of three letters that appear together in a word, often representing a single sound or combination of sounds.

Example: In the word 'through', the letters 'ough' form a trigraph.

triseme

IPA: //trɪˈsiːm//

KK: /trɪˈsiːm/

noun

Definition: A unit of sound in a language that consists of three distinct parts or elements.

Example: In linguistics, a triseme can be used to analyze the structure of complex syllables.

trisyllabic

IPA: /ˌtrɪˈsɪl.ə.bɪk/

KK: /trɪˈsɪləbɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that has three syllables.

Example: The word 'elephant' is trisyllabic because it has three distinct syllables.

noun

Definition: A word that has three separate sounds or beats when pronounced.

Example: The word 'elephant' is trisyllabic because it has three syllables.

typographically

IPA: /taɪˈpɒɡrəfɪkli/

KK: /tɪˈpɒɡrəfɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text.

Example: The document was designed typographically to enhance readability and visual appeal.

unfold

IPA: /ʌnˈfoʊld/

KK: /ʌnˈfoʊld/

intransitive verb

Definition: To open up or spread out, often gradually, so that something becomes visible or clear.

Example: As the story progressed, the mystery began to unfold.

transitive verb

Definition: To open something that is folded so that it is flat or spread out.

Example: She decided to unfold the map to see the route clearly.

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