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Topic: Word Formation

etymological

IPA: /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the study of the origin and history of words and their meanings.

Example: The etymological roots of the word reveal its ancient origins.

etymologically

IPA: /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒɪkli/

KK: /ɛtɪˈmɑlədʒɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the origin and history of words and their meanings.

Example: The word is etymologically derived from Latin, showing its historical roots.

etymon

IPA: /ˈɛtɪmɒn/

KK: /ˈɛtɪmɒn/

noun

Definition: A word or root from which another word is derived, often from a different language or an earlier form of the same language.

Example: The Latin word 'duo' is an etymon for the English word 'duet'.

fill

IPA: /fɪl/

KK: /fɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become full or to reach a point where no more can be added.

Example: The glass will fill with water if you keep pouring.

noun

Definition: Material used to occupy space in a container or to fill a hole or gap.

Example: The contractor used sand as a fill for the foundation.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something full by putting something into it or adding to it.

Example: Please fill the glass with water.

flection

IPA: /ˈflɛkʃən/

KK: /flɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: A variation of the term that refers to the bending or flexing of a part of the body, especially in relation to muscles and joints.

Example: The physical therapist explained the importance of flection in improving joint mobility.

formation

IPA: /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /fɔrˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of creating or arranging something in a specific way, or the result of this process.

Example: The formation of the new team was announced yesterday.

geminate

IPA: /ˈdʒɛmɪneɪt/

KK: /ˈdʒɛmɪneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is formed in pairs or is doubled, often used in the context of sounds or arrangements.

Example: In linguistics, geminate consonants are pronounced for a longer duration than their singleton counterparts.

intransitive verb

Definition: To occur in pairs or to become doubled, especially in the context of sounds or letters in linguistics.

Example: In some languages, certain consonants can geminate, creating a longer sound.

noun

Definition: A type of consonant that is pronounced for a longer duration than a single consonant, often found in languages like Italian and in certain English words.

Example: In Italian, the word 'sotto' contains a geminate consonant.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a sound or letter longer or to double it, especially in linguistics.

Example: In phonetics, you may geminate a consonant to indicate a longer sound.

grapheme

IPA: /ˈɡræfiːm/

KK: /ˈgræfiːm/

noun

Definition: A basic unit of a writing system, such as a letter or a combination of letters that represent a sound.

Example: In the word 'cat', the letters 'c', 'a', and 't' are all graphemes.

grouping

IPA: /ˈɡruːpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɡruːpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A collection of people or things that are brought together to form a group.

Example: The teacher used grouping to organize the students for the project.

headword

IPA: /ˈhɛdˌwɜrd/

KK: /hɛdˌwɜrd/

noun

Definition: A word or phrase that is used as the title for an entry in a dictionary or similar reference book, often highlighted in bold or a different style.

Example: The headword 'apple' appears at the top of the dictionary entry, indicating the definition that follows.

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