C136 words
Academic Vocabulary
Formal academic language used in scholarly writing.
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Words in this collection
- methodologynounˌmɛθ əˈdɒl ə dʒiA system of methods, procedures, and rules used in a particular discipline or field of study.
- frameworknounˈfreɪmˌwɜːkA basic underlying structure or system of ideas, facts, or rules that helps something to be understood or provides a basis for organizing or building something.
- paradigmnounˈpær əˌdaɪmA typical example, pattern, or model of something; a set of concepts or assumptions that defines how a particular subject is understood.
- discoursenounˈdɪs kɔrsWritten or spoken communication or debate on a formal, extended topic.
- empiricaladjectiveĕm-pîr<strong>′</strong>ĭ-kəlBased on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
- comprehensiveadjectiveˌkɒm prɪˈhɛn sɪvIncluding or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; wide in scope.
- significantadjectivesɪgˈnɪf ɪ kəntimportant, noteworthy, having meaning or consequence.
- substantialadjectivesəbˈstæn ʃəlLarge in size, value, or importance; having a solid, firm, or significant nature.
- fundamentaladjectiveˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlForming a necessary base or core; central and primary.
- contemporaryadjectivekənˈtɛmprərɪExisting or occurring in the present time; belonging to the same time period.
- conventionaladjectivekənˈvɛn ʃə nlBased on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; following accepted customs and practices.
- alternativenounɔlˈtɜr nə tɪvA choice between two or more possibilities; one of two or more available options.
- validitynounvəˈlɪd ɪ tiThe quality of being logically or factually sound, well-grounded, or legally binding.
- reliabilitynounrɪˌlaɪ əˈbɪl ɪ tiThe quality of being trustworthy, dependable, or consistently good in performance.
- assumptionnounəˈsʌmp ʃənsomething accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
- implicationnounˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃənA possible future effect or result of an action or decision; something that is suggested without being said directly.
- evaluationnounɪˌvæl yuˈeɪ ʃənThe process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.
- assessmentnounəˈsɛsməntThe act of judging or evaluating something, especially to determine its value, quality, or importance.
- implementationnounˌɪm plə mənˈteɪ ʃənThe act or process of putting a plan, decision, or system into effect.
- interpretationnounɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃənThe act of explaining or understanding the meaning or significance of something, such as a text, event, or data.
- applicationnounăp′lĭ-kā<strong>′</strong>shənA formal request for something, often in writing.
- examinationnounɪgˌzæm əˈneɪ ʃənA formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill.
- investigationnounɪnˌvɛs tɪˈgeɪ ʃənThe formal, systematic process of examining something (an event, situation, or evidence) to discover facts, establish truth, or uncover details.
- explorationnounˌɛk spləˈreɪ ʃənThe action of travelling through or investigating an unfamiliar area or subject in order to learn about it.
- considerationkənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃənThe act of thinking carefully about something; a factor or subject that is thought about and taken into account when making a decision.
- demonstrationnounˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃənA public exhibition or display showing how something works or proving something; a public march or meeting expressing strong opposition to something.
- illustrationnounˌɪləˈstreɪʃənA picture, drawing, or diagram that helps explain or decorate a text.
- justificationnounˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃənA reason, fact, or explanation that shows why something is reasonable, right, or necessary.
- clarificationnounˌklær ə fəˈkeɪ ʃənAn explanation or statement that makes something clear and understandable, removing confusion or doubt.
- elaborationnounɪˌlæb əˈreɪ ʃənThe process of developing, expanding, or explaining something in greater detail.
- modificationnounmŏd′ə-fĭ-kā<strong>′</strong>shənA small change or adjustment to something to improve it or make it suitable.
- revisionnounrɪˈvɪʒənThe act or process of revising something; re-examination and correction or improvement.
- negotiationnounnɪˌgoʊ ʃiˈeɪ ʃənA formal discussion between people or groups who are trying to reach an agreement.
- acknowledgmentnounækˈnɒl ɪdʒ məntThe action of showing that you know or accept that something exists, is true, or has happened.
- identificationnounaɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃənThe act of establishing or recognising who or what someone or something is.
- classificationnounklăs′ə-fĭ-kā<strong>′</strong>shənThe systematic arrangement of things into categories or groups based on shared characteristics.