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cartography
cartography
[sostantivo]

a branch of science and art that consists of creating maps

cartografia

cartografia

Ex: Cartography involves creating detailed maps. 
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to contextualize

to think about something with regard to its condition and relating information so as to understand it better

contestualizzare

contestualizzare

Ex: To understand the event fully, we need to contextualize it within its historical background. 
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to corroborate

to provide supporting evidence for a theory, statement, etc.

confermare

confermare

Ex: The witness's testimony corroborated the victim's account of the events. 
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counterintuitive
counterintuitive
[aggettivo]

contradictory to the expectations that are formed on common sense or intuition

controintuitivo

controintuitivo

Ex: It was counterintuitive that increasing prices led to higher sales. 
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credibility
credibility
[sostantivo]

a quality that renders a thing or person as trustworthy or believable

credibilità

credibilità

Ex: Her extensive experience in the field added significant credibility to her research findings. 
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derivative
derivative
[aggettivo]

resembling or imitating a previous work, often in a way that lacks originality

derivato

derivato

Ex: The novel was criticized for its derivative plot and characters. 
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to discredit

to raise doubt about someone or something and make people stop believing in them

screditare, mettere in dubbio

screditare, mettere in dubbio

Ex: Attempts to discredit the research findings were unsuccessful, as the data and methodology were sound. 
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to distill
to distill
[Verbo]

to heat a liquid and turn it into gas then cool it and make it liquid again in order to purify it

distillare

distillare

Ex: The chemist is currently distilling the solution to isolate the pure compound. 
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to eclipse
to eclipse
[Verbo]

to overshadow another astrological body

eclissare

eclissare

Ex: As the planet moved into the line of sight, it began to eclipse the star, diminishing its brightness. 
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embryonic
embryonic
[aggettivo]

belonging to the earlier stages of growth and development

embrionale

embrionale

Ex: Embryonic stem cells have the potential to develop into various cell types in the body. 
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empirical
empirical
[aggettivo]

based upon observations or experiments instead of theories or ideas

empirico

empirico

Ex: The scientist relied on empirical data to support her hypothesis about climate change. 
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empiricism
empiricism
[sostantivo]

(in philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is derived from sensory experience rather than theory or intuition

empirismo

empirismo

Ex: John Locke is a central figure in philosophical empiricism. 
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to emulate
to emulate
[Verbo]

to make an attempt at matching or surpassing someone or something, particularly by the means of imitation

emulare

emulare

Ex: The young athlete aspired to emulate the achievements of their Olympic hero. 
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erudite
erudite
[aggettivo]

displaying or possessing extensive knowledge that is acquired by studying and reading

erudito

erudito

Ex: The erudite professor's research has significantly contributed to advancements in the field of neuroscience. 
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exhaustive
exhaustive
[aggettivo]

complete with regard to every single detail or element

esaustivo

esaustivo

Ex: The exhaustive research paper provided a comprehensive analysis of the topic, leaving no aspect unexplored. 
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to extrapolate

to estimate something using past experiences or known data

estrapolare

estrapolare

Ex: We can extrapolate future trends in technology based on the rapid advancements in recent years. 
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incontrovertible
incontrovertible
[aggettivo]

true in a way that leaves no room for denial or disagreement

incontrovertibile

incontrovertibile

Ex: The incontrovertible evidence left no doubt about the defendant’s guilt. 
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irrefutable
irrefutable
[aggettivo]

so clear or convincing that it cannot be reasonably disputed or denied

inconfutabile

inconfutabile

Ex: Faced with irrefutable satellite images, the government had to acknowledge the construction project they previously denied. 
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jargon
jargon
[sostantivo]

words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others

gergo

gergo

Ex: Medical professionals often use jargon such as 'stat,' 'BP,' and 'code blue,' which can be confusing to those outside the healthcare field. 
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layperson
layperson
[sostantivo]

someone who lacks professional knowledge regarding a specific subject

profano, non esperto

profano, non esperto

Ex: The medical terms were explained in simple language for the layperson. 
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meticulous
meticulous
[aggettivo]

extremely careful and attentive to details

meticoloso

meticoloso

Ex: She was meticulous in checking every detail of the report. 
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paradigm
paradigm
[sostantivo]

a selection of theories and ideas that explain how a particular school, subject, or discipline is generally understood

paradigma

paradigma

Ex: The new research shifted the paradigm of how we understand climate change. 
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patent
patent
[sostantivo]

a formal document that gives someone the right to be the only one who makes, uses, or sells an invention or product for a limited amount of time

brevetto

brevetto

Ex: The inventor received a patent for his innovative solar-powered car, protecting his design from being copied. 
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peripatetic
peripatetic
[aggettivo]

constantly traveling to different locations, particularly due to work

peripatetico

peripatetico

Ex: His peripatetic lifestyle involved traveling to different cities every week for work. 
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to peruse
to peruse
[Verbo]

to consider or examine something while being very careful and attentive to detail

esaminare

esaminare

Ex: She decided to peruse the contract thoroughly before signing it. 
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presumptive
presumptive
[aggettivo]

probably true due to being reasonable and based on the available facts

presuntivo

presuntivo

Ex: The detective made a presumptive judgment based on the evidence gathered at the scene. 
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to saturate

to combine so much of a chemical compound with a chemical solution that the solution cannot retain, absorb, or dissolve anymore of that compound

saturare

saturare

Ex: The chemist attempted to saturate the solution with salt by adding spoonful after spoonful. 
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sentient
sentient
[aggettivo]

possessing the ability to experience, feel, or perceive things through the senses

senzienti

senzienti

Ex: The robot was designed to mimic human behavior but was not truly sentient. 
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static
static
[aggettivo]

remaining still, with no change in position

statico

statico

Ex: The static position of the statue gave it a sense of permanence in the park. 
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to substantiate

to prove something to be true by providing adequate evidence or facts

comprovare

comprovare

Ex: The witness's testimony substantiated the defendant's alibi. 
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thoroughgoing
thoroughgoing
[aggettivo]

very complete, careful, and attentive to detail

approfondita

approfondita

Ex: She conducted a thoroughgoing review of the research to ensure accuracy. 
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to unearth
to unearth
[Verbo]

to find out about something, particularly by doing research

scoprire, portare alla luce

scoprire, portare alla luce

Ex: Historians unearthed new documents that shed light on the events of the Civil War. 
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untenable
untenable
[aggettivo]

(of a position, argument, theory, etc.) not capable of being supported, defended, or justified when receiving criticism or objection

insostenibile

insostenibile

Ex: The theory was considered untenable once new evidence emerged. 
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virtual
virtual
[aggettivo]

very similar to the actual thing in almost every way

virtuale, quasi reale

virtuale, quasi reale

Ex: The virtual silence in the library made it a perfect place for focused studying. 
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zeitgeist
zeitgeist
[sostantivo]

the defining spirit or mood of a particular period in history, reflecting the ideas and beliefs of the time

zeitgeist

zeitgeist

Ex: The 1960s was a decade defined by the zeitgeist of social change and cultural revolution, with movements for civil rights, feminism, and anti-war activism shaping the era. 
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to crystallize

to turn into one or multiple crystals

cristallizzare, cristallizzarsi

cristallizzare, cristallizzarsi

Ex: Over time, the mineral-rich water in the cave started to crystallize, forming beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. 
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