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dittograph
nounVery Low
/ˈdɪt.ə.ɡrɑːf/A letter or word unintentionally repeated in writing, printing, or inscription.
dittography
nounLow (Specialist term)
/dɪˈtɒɡrəfi/The unintentional repetition of a letter, word, or phrase in writing or printing.
ditty
nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow-frequency
/ˈdɪti/A short, simple song or piece of music, often with trivial or light-hearted lyrics.
ditty bag
nounLow
/ˈdɪti bæɡ/A small bag used by a sailor to hold sewing items and other small personal belongings.
ditty box
nounRare / Archaic
/ˈdɪti bɒks/A small box or chest used by sailors for storing personal valuables and small items.
ditz
nounC1/C2
/dɪts/A person who is scatterbrained, foolish, or lacks common sense.
diu
nounC2/Historical
/ˈdaɪuː/A word borrowed from Old French and Latin, primarily meaning 'long' or 'for a long time', now chiefly used in historical contexts, music, or as a given name.
diuresis
nounC2
/ˌdaɪ.jʊəˈriː.sɪs/The increased or excessive production of urine by the kidneys.
diuretic
adjectivenounC1/C2
/ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/A substance (medication, food, or drink) that increases urine production, causing more frequent urination.
diurnal
adjectivenounC1/C2
/daɪˈɜː.nəl/Of or during the day; occurring or active in the daytime (as opposed to nocturnal).
diurnal arc
nounVery Rare
/daɪˈɜːnəl ɑːk/The path or trajectory of a celestial body (especially the sun) across the sky from sunrise to sunset.
diurnal circle
nounC2 - Proficient
/daɪˈɜː.nəl ˈsɜː.kəl/The apparent circular path traced by a celestial body (especially the sun) across the sky from sunrise to sunset and back to sunrise over 24 hours.
diurnal motion
nounC2
/daɪˈɜː.nəl ˈməʊ.ʃən/The apparent daily motion of celestial objects (like the sun, stars, and planets) across the sky from east to west, caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.
diurnal parallax
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/daɪˌɜː.nəl ˈpær.ə.læks/The apparent shift in position of a celestial object (especially a nearby one) caused by the rotation of the Earth, observed over the course of a single day from two different points on the Earth's surface.
diuron
nounVery low
/ˈdaɪ.jʊ.ɹɒn/A chemical herbicide used to kill weeds.
div
nounLow-Mid
/dɪv/A foolish or stupid person.
diva
nounB2
/ˈdiːvə/A famous female singer of opera or popular music, especially one who is demanding or temperamental.
divagate
verbverb-intransitiveVery Low / Archaic-Literary
/ˈdaɪ.və.ɡeɪt/To wander or stray from a path, topic, or course of action; to digress.
divan
nounC1/C2
/ˈdɪvæn/A long, low, backless sofa or couch, often with a mattress and cushions, designed for reclining.
divaricate
adjectiveverbverb-intransitiveC2/Rare
/daɪˈvarɪkeɪt/to branch or spread apart; to diverge widely

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