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cracking

/ˈkɹækɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To form cracks.

Examples :

"The old concrete sidewalk was cracking, showing several small lines of breakage. "
material physics

Related Words

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figurative adjective

/ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/

Of use as a metaphor, simile, or metonym, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.

"The teacher used figurative language to explain the complex concept, saying that the student's mind was a blank slate. "

Illustration debilitated

debilitated verb

/dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtəd/

To make feeble; to weaken.

"The American Dream suffered a debilitating effect after the subprime crisis."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration psychological

psychological adjective

/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/

Of or pertaining to psychology.

"The teacher's psychological approach to teaching helped students feel more comfortable in class. "

Illustration application

application noun

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

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forcefully adverb

/ˈfɔːrsfəli/ /ˈfɔːrsfʊli/

With either physical of coercive force; in a forceful manner; vigorously; powerfully.

"The wind blew the door shut forcefully, making everyone jump. "

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brainstorming verb

/ˈbreɪnˌstɔrmɪŋ/ /ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmɪŋ/

To investigate something, or solve a problem using brainstorming.

"Our team is brainstorming ideas for the new marketing campaign. "

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decomposition noun

/diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

A biological process through which organic material is reduced to e.g. compost.

"The decomposition of fallen leaves in the garden created rich compost for the flowers. "

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interrogation noun

/ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.

"The police interrogation of the suspect lasted several hours. "

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restrictions noun

/ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃənz/

The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.

"The new school rules include restrictions on the amount of time students can spend on their phones during class. "

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eventually adverb

/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"