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Topic: Word Formation

collocate

IPA: /ˈkɒləkeɪt/

KK: /kɑːləˌkeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To appear together with other words in a specific way, often forming a common phrase or expression.

Example: In English, the word 'make' often collocates with 'a decision'.

transitive verb

Definition: To place words or phrases together in a way that is commonly accepted in a language.

Example: In English, we often collocate certain adjectives with specific nouns, like 'strong coffee' or 'heavy rain'.

complect

IPA: /kəmˈplɛkt/

KK: /kəmˈplɛkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To join or weave things together in a way that they are interconnected.

Example: The artist decided to complect various materials to create a unique sculpture.

compositionally

IPA: /kəmˈpɒzɪʃənəli/

KK: /kəmˈpɑːzɪʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the way parts combine to form a whole.

Example: The artist approached the painting compositionally, ensuring that each element worked well together.

conduplicate

IPA: /kənˈdjuːplɪkət/

KK: /kɒnˈdjuːplɪkeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is folded together lengthwise, like certain leaves or petals in a bud.

Example: The plant's leaves were conduplicate, creating a unique appearance.

conjoin

IPA: /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

KK: /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To join two or more things together to make them one.

Example: The two rivers conjoin to form a larger river.

conjugate

IPA: /kənˈdʒuːɡeɪt/

KK: /kənˈdʒuːɡeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing two or more things that are joined together or related in some way, often used in contexts like chemistry, linguistics, or mathematics.

Example: The conjugate acids and bases play a crucial role in chemical reactions.

intransitive verb

Definition: To change a verb form to show tense, mood, or person, often used in grammar.

Example: In my language class, we learned how to conjugate verbs in the past tense.

noun

Definition: A term used in chemistry and mathematics to refer to a compound or number that is formed by joining or relating to another in a specific way.

Example: In chemistry, a conjugate base is formed when an acid donates a proton.

transitive verb

Definition: To change a verb form to show different grammatical features like tense, mood, or person.

Example: In Spanish, students learn to conjugate verbs in various tenses.

conjugated

IPA: /kənˈdʒuːɡeɪtɪd/

KK: /kənˈdʒuːɡeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Joined together in pairs or formed by the union of two compounds.

Example: The conjugated system in the molecule allows for unique chemical properties.

verb

Definition: To change a verb form to show different tenses, moods, or subjects.

Example: In Spanish, the verb 'hablar' is conjugated to 'hablo' for the first person present tense.

conjugately

IPA: /kənˈdʒuːɡətli/

KK: /kənˈdʒuːɡətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or involves conjugation, often used in mathematics or grammar.

Example: The two functions behave conjugately under certain transformations.

conjugation

IPA: /kənˈdʒuːɡeɪʃən/

KK: /kɒnʤʊˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of changing a verb form to express different grammatical features such as tense, mood, or person. It can also refer to a group of verbs that share similar forms.

Example: In Spanish, the conjugation of verbs can change depending on the subject of the sentence.

decompound

IPA: /dɪˈkɒmpaʊnd/

KK: /dɪˈkɑmpaʊnd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a structure that is made up of parts that are themselves divided into smaller parts, often used in botany to refer to leaves or other plant structures.

Example: The decompound leaf has multiple layers of divisions, making it quite complex in appearance.

transitive verb

Definition: To break down something into its parts or components.

Example: The scientist decided to decompound the chemical mixture to study its individual elements.

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