C1 adjective أدبي

antimercly

/ˌæntiˈmɜːrkli/

Describes a stance or characteristic that is fundamentally opposed to commercialism, profit-driven motives, or mercantile interests. It is often used to highlight an individual's or organization's commitment to artistic, humanitarian, or ethical values over financial gain.

أمثلة

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1

He has an antimercly approach to his hobby, refusing to sell any of his handmade furniture even when offered high prices.

He has an antimercly approach to his hobby, refusing to sell any of his handmade furniture even when offered high prices.

2

The organization's antimercly charter ensures that all surplus revenue is immediately reinvested into community welfare programs.

The organization's antimercly charter ensures that all surplus revenue is immediately reinvested into community welfare programs.

3

I really appreciate the antimercly vibe of this festival; it feels like it's actually about the music for once.

I really appreciate the antimercly vibe of this festival; it feels like it's actually about the music for once.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
antimerciality
ظرف
antimerclily
صفة
antimercly
مرتبط
antimercalist
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نصيحة للحفظ

Break it down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Merc' (short for mercantile or mercenary). Think of a person who is 'against the merchant' mindset.

اختبار سريع

Despite the lure of high salaries, the scientist maintained an ______ outlook, focusing solely on the benefit to humanity.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: antimercly

أمثلة

1

He has an antimercly approach to his hobby, refusing to sell any of his handmade furniture even when offered high prices.

everyday

He has an antimercly approach to his hobby, refusing to sell any of his handmade furniture even when offered high prices.

2

The organization's antimercly charter ensures that all surplus revenue is immediately reinvested into community welfare programs.

formal

The organization's antimercly charter ensures that all surplus revenue is immediately reinvested into community welfare programs.

3

I really appreciate the antimercly vibe of this festival; it feels like it's actually about the music for once.

informal

I really appreciate the antimercly vibe of this festival; it feels like it's actually about the music for once.

4

Scholars argue that the poet's antimercly philosophy was a direct reaction to the rampant industrialization of the era.

academic

Scholars argue that the poet's antimercly philosophy was a direct reaction to the rampant industrialization of the era.

5

Adopting an antimercly strategy helped the boutique brand build an exceptionally loyal following based on authenticity.

business

Adopting an antimercly strategy helped the boutique brand build an exceptionally loyal following based on authenticity.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
antimerciality
ظرف
antimerclily
صفة
antimercly
مرتبط
antimercalist

تلازمات شائعة

antimercly stance antimercly stance
antimercly principles antimercly principles
antimercly spirit antimercly spirit
antimercly approach antimercly approach
antimercly venture antimercly venture

العبارات الشائعة

an antimercly streak

an antimercly streak

at its antimercly core

at its antimercly core

to take an antimercly turn

to take an antimercly turn

يُخلط عادةً مع

antimercly vs antimeric

Antimeric refers to chemical structures with opposite symmetry, whereas antimercly refers to an opposition to commerce.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

While 'antimercly' ends in '-ly', it functions primarily as an adjective (similar to 'friendly' or 'heavenly'). It is most effective in literary or high-level sociopolitical commentary.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often try to use this word as an adverb to modify a verb without changing its form, but in C1 English, it is strictly used to describe nouns.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Break it down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Merc' (short for mercantile or mercenary). Think of a person who is 'against the merchant' mindset.

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أصل الكلمة

A modern construction combining the Greek prefix 'anti-' (against) and the Latin root 'merc-' (trade/merchandise), using the English adjectival suffix '-ly'.

أنماط نحوية

Attributive adjective (placed before the noun) Predicative adjective (placed after a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem') Comparative formed with 'more' (e.g., 'more antimercly') rather than '-er'
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السياق الثقافي

The term is often associated with counter-culture movements and underground art scenes that reject corporate sponsorship.

اختبار سريع

Despite the lure of high salaries, the scientist maintained an ______ outlook, focusing solely on the benefit to humanity.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: antimercly

كلمات ذات صلة

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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