significant[sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt]
important or notable
ExamplesA significant rise.
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efficient[ɪˈfɪʃənt]
working well without waste
ExamplesAn efficient engine.
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framework[ˈfɹeɪm.wɜːk]
a basic structure of ideas
ExamplesA legal framework.
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criterion[kɹaɪˈtɪə.ɹi.ən]
a standard used to judge
ExamplesOne key criterion.
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adequate[ˈæd.ɪ.kwət]
enough for the purpose
ExamplesAdequate light.
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hypothesis[haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs]
an idea to be tested
ExamplesTest the hypothesis.
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tendency[ˈtɛn.dən.si]
a way of behaving that is usual
ExamplesA tendency to delay.
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relevant[ˈɹɛləvənt]
connected to the matter
ExamplesA relevant point.
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implication[ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən]
a likely result or meaning
ExamplesConsider the implications.
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constitute[ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt]
to be or make up something
ExamplesThese form the whole.
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demonstrate[ˈdɛm.ənˌstɹeɪt]
to show clearly
ExamplesDemonstrate the effect.
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crucial[ˈkɹuː.ʃəl]
extremely important
ExamplesA crucial step.
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indicate[ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt]
to point out or show
ExamplesResults indicate growth.
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derive[dɪˈɹaɪv]
to get something from a source
ExamplesDerive a formula.
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gradual[ˈɡɹadʒuəl]
happening slowly
ExamplesA gradual change.
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acquire[əˈkwaɪə]
to get or gain something
ExamplesAcquire new skills.
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sustain[səˈsteɪn]
to keep something going
ExamplesSustain the effort.
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allocate[ˈæl.ə.keɪt]
to give out for a purpose
ExamplesAllocate the budget.
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deliberate[dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət]
done on purpose
ExamplesA deliberate act.
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constrain[kənˈstɹeɪn]
to limit or restrict
ExamplesRules constrain choices.
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facilitate[fəˈsɪlɪteɪt]
to make easier
ExamplesTools facilitate work.
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apparent[əˈpæɹənt]
clear or obvious
ExamplesAn apparent flaw.
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notion[ˈnəʊʃən]
an idea or belief
ExamplesA vague notion.
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threshold[ˈθɹeʃəʊld]
the level at which something starts
ExamplesBelow the threshold.
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paradigm[ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪm]
a typical model or pattern
ExamplesA new paradigm.
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sufficient[səˈfɪʃənt]
as much as needed
ExamplesSufficient proof.
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ubiquitous[juːˈbɪkwɪtəs]
present or found everywhere
ExamplesSmartphones are ubiquitous.
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robust[ɹəʊˈbʌst]
strong and able to endure
ExamplesA robust method.
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factor[ˈfæk.təː]
one thing that affects a result
ExamplesA key factor.
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plausible[ˈplɔː.zɪ.bl̩]
seeming reasonable or true
ExamplesA plausible excuse.
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arbitrary[ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹə.ɹi]
based on chance, not reason
ExamplesAn arbitrary rule.
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aspect[ˈæspɛkt]
one part of a situation
ExamplesEvery aspect.
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explicit[ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt]
stated clearly and openly
ExamplesExplicit instructions.
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implicit[ɪmˈplɪsɪt]
suggested but not stated
ExamplesAn implicit rule.
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prevalent[ˈpɹɛvələnt]
widespread; common
ExamplesA prevalent belief.
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context[ˈkɒn.tɛkst]
the setting of an event
ExamplesIn this context.
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contingent[kənˈtɪn.d͡ʒənt]
depending on something else
ExamplesContingent on funding.
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salient[ˈseɪ.li.ənt]
most noticeable or important
ExamplesThe salient points.
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principle[ˈpɹɪn.sɪ.pəl]
a basic rule or truth
ExamplesA guiding principle.
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volatile[ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪl]
likely to change suddenly
ExamplesA volatile market.
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coherence[kəʊˈhɪəɹ.ən(t)s]
the quality of being logical
ExamplesThe essay lacks coherence.
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discrepancy[dɪˈskɹɛpənsi]
a difference that should not be there
ExamplesA discrepancy in the data.
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evidence[ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns]
facts that show what is true
ExamplesStrong evidence.
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constraint[kənˈstɹeɪnt]
a limit or restriction
ExamplesA time constraint.
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consensus[kənˈsɛnsəs]
general agreement
ExamplesReach a consensus.
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analysis[əˈnæləsɪs]
careful study of parts
ExamplesA close analysis.
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rationale[ˌɹæʃ.əˈnɑːl]
the reasons behind something
ExamplesExplain the rationale.
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paradox[ˈpæ.ɹəˌdɒks]
a statement that seems to contradict itself
ExamplesA curious paradox.
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premise[ˈpɹɛm.ɪs]
a statement assumed to be true
ExamplesA false premise.
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tension[ˈtɛnʃn̩]
a state of strain
ExamplesRising tension.
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scrutiny[ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni]
close and careful examination
ExamplesUnder public scrutiny.
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