C1 verb Formell

contrafractward

/ˌkɒntrəˈfræktwərd/

To shift or move an object or structure in a specific direction intended to counteract or resist an impending fracture or break. It is typically used in technical contexts to describe corrective maneuvering that prevents structural failure.

Beispiele

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1

I had to contrafractward the loose shelf to stop the wood from splitting further.

I had to contrafractward the loose shelf to stop the wood from splitting further.

2

The technician was instructed to contrafractward the support beams to stabilize the aging bridge.

The technician was instructed to contrafractward the support beams to stabilize the aging bridge.

3

Just contrafractward that table leg so it doesn't snap off while we move it.

Just contrafractward that table leg so it doesn't snap off while we move it.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
contrafractwarding
Verb
contrafractward
Adverb
contrafractwardly
Adjektiv
contrafractwarding
Verwandt
contrafracture
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Merkhilfe

Remember the three parts: 'Contra' (against), 'fract' (break), and 'ward' (direction). It means 'moving in a direction against a break.'

Schnelles Quiz

The engineer advised the team to ________ the pillar to prevent the hairline crack from spreading.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: contrafractward

Beispiele

1

I had to contrafractward the loose shelf to stop the wood from splitting further.

everyday

I had to contrafractward the loose shelf to stop the wood from splitting further.

2

The technician was instructed to contrafractward the support beams to stabilize the aging bridge.

formal

The technician was instructed to contrafractward the support beams to stabilize the aging bridge.

3

Just contrafractward that table leg so it doesn't snap off while we move it.

informal

Just contrafractward that table leg so it doesn't snap off while we move it.

4

The study demonstrates how specific polymers can be engineered to contrafractward under extreme pressure.

academic

The study demonstrates how specific polymers can be engineered to contrafractward under extreme pressure.

5

We need to contrafractward our current operations to mitigate the risk of a total organizational breakdown.

business

We need to contrafractward our current operations to mitigate the risk of a total organizational breakdown.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
contrafractwarding
Verb
contrafractward
Adverb
contrafractwardly
Adjektiv
contrafractwarding
Verwandt
contrafracture

Häufige Kollokationen

contrafractward the pressure move against the pressure to prevent breaking
contrafractward the load adjust the load to avoid a snap
contrafractward a joint realign a joint to resist breaking
contrafractward the frame strengthen the frame by directional adjustment
manually contrafractward to adjust the direction by hand to prevent a break

Häufige Phrasen

contrafractward the grain

to adjust an object against the direction of a potential wood split

contrafractward the flow

to steer against a force that threatens to shatter a system

contrafractward the momentum

to redirect movement to stop a structural collapse

Wird oft verwechselt mit

contrafractward vs counteract

Counteract is a general term for opposing any force, whereas contrafractward specifically implies a directional move to prevent a physical break or fracture.

contrafractward vs fracture

Fracture is the act of breaking, while contrafractward is the movement made to prevent that break.

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Nutzungshinweise

This word is highly technical and usually found in engineering or material science contexts. It can be used metaphorically in business to describe shifting strategies to prevent 'breaking' under pressure.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use it as a noun (e.g., 'the contrafractward') when it should be used as a verb describing the action of adjusting direction.

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Merkhilfe

Remember the three parts: 'Contra' (against), 'fract' (break), and 'ward' (direction). It means 'moving in a direction against a break.'

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'contra' (against) and 'frangere' (to break), combined with the Old English suffix '-weard' indicating direction.

Grammatikmuster

transitive verb taking a direct object regular past tense: contrafractwarded present participle: contrafractwarding

Schnelles Quiz

The engineer advised the team to ________ the pillar to prevent the hairline crack from spreading.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: contrafractward

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