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Topic: Word Formation

abbreviate

IPA: /əˈbriːvieɪt/

KK: /əˈbrivēˌāt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something shorter, especially by using fewer letters or words to represent the original.

Example: In academic writing, it is common to abbreviate long terms to save space.

abbreviator

IPA: /əˈbriːviˌeɪtə/

KK: /əˈbrivēˌāter/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that shortens words or phrases by using fewer letters or symbols. This can also refer to someone who creates brief summaries of longer texts.

Example: The abbreviator condensed the lengthy report into a summary.

add

IPA: /æd/

KK: /æd/

transitive verb

Definition: To combine numbers or things together to make a larger amount or total. It can also mean to join something to increase its size, quantity, or quality.

Example: If you add two and two, you get four.

addable

IPA: /ˈædəbl/

KK: /ˈædəbəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that can be added or included in a group or collection.

Example: The new features are addable to the existing software.

affix

IPA: /əˈfɪks/

KK: /əˈfɪks/

noun

Definition: A part of a word that is added to the beginning or end, like a prefix or suffix, to change its meaning or create a new word. It can also refer to something that is attached or added to something else.

Example: In linguistics, an affix can change the meaning of a word by adding a prefix or suffix.

transitive verb

Definition: To attach or add something to another object, often at the end or as an addition.

Example: Please affix the label to the package before sending it.

affixal

IPA: /əˈfɪksəl/

KK: /əˈfɪksəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a part of a word that is added to the beginning or end to change its meaning.

Example: The affixal nature of the word allows it to change meaning when combined with different prefixes and suffixes.

affixation

IPA: /əˌfɪkˈseɪʃən/

KK: /əˌfɪkˈseɪʃən/

noun

Definition: This term refers to the process of adding a prefix or suffix to a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

Example: The process of affixation is essential in understanding how words are formed in English.

affixment

IPA: /əˈfɪksmənt/

KK: /əˈfɪksmənt/

noun

Definition: A connection or addition made to something, often referring to a part that is attached or joined.

Example: The affixment of the label was crucial for proper identification of the package.

alliterate

IPA: /əˈlɪtəˌreɪt/

KK: /əˈlɪtəˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To use the same beginning sounds in a series of words, especially in speech or writing.

Example: The poet chose to alliterate in her verses to create a musical quality.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a phrase or sentence where the same sound or letter is repeated at the beginning of several words.

Example: The poet decided to alliterate her verses to create a musical quality.

alliteratively

IPA: /əˈlɪtəˌrɪtɪvli/

KK: /əˈlɪtəˌrətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that uses the same beginning sounds in a series of words, often for poetic or rhetorical effect.

Example: The poet wrote alliteratively, creating a musical quality in his verses.

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