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Topic: Word Formation

definable

IPA: /dɪˈfaɪnəbl/

KK: /dɪˈfaɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being clearly described or explained.

Example: The concept of love is definable in many ways, depending on personal experiences.

define

IPA: /dɪˈfaɪn/

KK: /dɪˈfaɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To explain the meaning of a word or phrase.

Example: In class, the teacher asked us to define the term 'ecosystem'.

transitive verb

Definition: To explain the meaning of a word or to describe the essential qualities of something.

Example: The teacher asked the students to define the term before using it in their essays.

definer

IPA: /dɪˈfaɪnər/

KK: /dɪˈfaɪnər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that specifies the meaning of a word or concept.

Example: The definer of the term provided a clear explanation for everyone to understand.

verb

Definition: To complete something or bring it to a conclusion.

Example: She will definer the project by the end of the week.

definiens

IPA: /dɪˈfɪniːənz/

KK: /dɪˈfɪn.i.ənz/

noun

Definition: A word or group of words that explains the meaning of another word or phrase, often found in dictionaries.

Example: In the dictionary, the definiens provides the meaning of the term being defined.

delimit

IPA: /dɪˈlɪmɪt/

KK: /dɪˈlɪmɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To set the boundaries or limits of something.

Example: The committee will delimit the areas where construction is allowed.

denominal

IPA: /dɪˈnɒmɪnəl/

KK: /dɪˈnɑːmɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or derived from a noun, often used to describe a word that has been formed from a noun.

Example: The term 'denominal verb' refers to a verb that is derived from a noun.

denotement

IPA: /dɪˈnoʊtmənt/

KK: /dɪˈnoʊtmənt/

noun

Definition: A sign or indication of something, often used to refer to the meaning or representation of a word or symbol.

Example: The denotement of the word 'tree' is a tall plant with a trunk and branches.

derivation

IPA: /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

KK: /dɛrəˈveɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of forming a new word or expression from an existing word or base, often by adding prefixes or suffixes, or changing its form.

Example: The derivation of the word 'happiness' comes from the root 'happy' with the addition of the suffix '-ness'.

derivational

IPA: /dɪˈrɪveɪʃənl/

KK: /dɪˈrɪveɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of forming new words or forms from existing ones.

Example: In linguistics, derivational morphemes change the meaning or grammatical category of a word.

derivatively

IPA: /dɪˈrɪvətɪvli/

KK: /dɪˈrɪvətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on or derived from something else, rather than being original.

Example: The artist created the painting derivatively, drawing inspiration from classic works.

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