partnership
noun
How to pronounce partnership?
The word partnership sounds like part-ner-ship
/'pɑrtnər,ʃɪp/
What is the definition of partnership?
nouna contract between two or more persons who agree to pool talent and money and share profits or losses
nouna cooperative relationship between people or groups who agree to share responsibility for achieving some specific goal
Examples
- effective language learning is a partnership between school, teacher and student
- the action teams worked in partnership with the government
nounthe members of a business venture created by contract
How to say partnership and what does partnership mean?
correlation
noun
How to pronounce correlation?
The word correlation sounds like cor-re-la-tion
/,kɔrə'leɪʃən/
What is the definition of correlation?
nouna statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation)
Examples
- what is the correlation between those two variables?
nouna reciprocal relation between two or more things
nouna statistical relation between two or more variables such that systematic changes in the value of one variable are accompanied by systematic changes in the other
How to say correlation and what does correlation mean?
elegant
adjective
How to pronounce elegant?
The word elegant sounds like el-e-gant
/'ɛləɡənt/
What is the definition of elegant?
adjectivesuggesting taste, ease, and wealth
adjectivedisplaying effortless beauty and simplicity in movement or execution
Examples
- an elegant dancer
- an elegant mathematical solution -- simple and precise
adjectiverefined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
Examples
- elegant handwriting
- an elegant dark suit
- she was elegant to her fingertips
- small churches with elegant white spires
- an elegant mathematical solution--simple and precise and lucid
How to say elegant and what does elegant mean?
thespian
noun
How to pronounce thespian?
The word thespian sounds like thes-pi-an
/'θɛspiən/
What is the definition of thespian?
nouna theatrical performer
of or relating to drama
Examples
- the movie director had thespian cooperation
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derelict
noun, adjective
How to pronounce derelict?
The word derelict sounds like der-e-lict
/'dɛrəlɪkt/
What is the definition of derelict?
adjectivefailing in what duty requires
Examples
- derelict (or delinquent) in his duty
adjectivein deplorable condition
adjectiveforsaken by owner or inhabitants
nouna ship abandoned on the high seas
adjectiveworn and broken down by hard use
nouna person without a home, job, or property
How to say derelict and what does derelict mean?
piggy
noun, adjective
How to pronounce piggy?
The word piggy sounds like pig-gy
/'pɪɡi/
What is the definition of piggy?
nouna young pig
adjectiveresembling swine; coarsely gluttonous or greedy
Examples
- the piggy fat-cheeked little boy and his porcine pot-bellied father
How to say piggy and what does piggy mean?
contravention
noun
How to pronounce contravention?
The word contravention sounds like con-tra-ven-tion
/,kɑntrə'vɛnʃən/
What is the definition of contravention?
nouncoming into conflict with
How to say contravention and what does contravention mean?
oddball
noun
How to pronounce oddball?
The word oddball sounds like odd-ball
/'ɑd,bɔl/
What is the definition of oddball?
nouna person with an unusual or odd personality
How to say oddball and what does oddball mean?
aromatic
adjective
How to pronounce aromatic?
The word aromatic sounds like ar-o-mat-ic
/,ærə'mætɪk/
What is the definition of aromatic?
adjectivehaving a strong pleasant odor
adjective(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
Examples
- an aromatic organic compound
How to say aromatic and what does aromatic mean?
confusing
adjective
How to pronounce confusing?
The word confusing sounds like con-fus-ing
What is the definition of confusing?
adjectivelacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
Examples
- sent confusing signals to Iraq
adjectivecausing confusion or disorientation
Examples
- a confusing jumble of road signs
- being hospitalized can be confusing and distressing for a small child
How to say confusing and what does confusing mean?
ascertainable
adjective
How to pronounce ascertainable?
The word ascertainable sounds like as-cer-tain-a-ble
What is the definition of ascertainable?
adjectivecapable of being ascertained or found out
Examples
- ascertainable facts
How to say ascertainable and what does ascertainable mean?
monocarpic
How to pronounce monocarpic?
The word monocarpic sounds like mon-o-car-pic
/,mɑnə'kɑrpɪk/
What is the definition of monocarpic?
dying after bearing fruit only once
How to say monocarpic and what does monocarpic mean?
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