C1 adjective Formal

contrahumary

/ˌkɒntrəˈhjuːməri/

Describing an ideology, action, or technology that opposes or deviates from standard human nature, ethics, or biological limitations. It is frequently used in academic contexts to discuss concepts that challenge traditional humanistic values or the preservation of the human essence.

Ejemplos

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The decision to replace all social interactions with digital avatars felt distinctly contrahumary to the elderly residents.

The decision to replace all social interactions with digital avatars felt distinctly contrahumary to the elderly residents.

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Ethicists warn that the pursuit of immortality through cybernetic enhancement may result in a contrahumary shift in societal values.

Ethicists warn that the pursuit of immortality through cybernetic enhancement may result in a contrahumary shift in societal values.

3

I think this new corporate policy of tracking every second of our lives is just contrahumary.

I think this new corporate policy of tracking every second of our lives is just contrahumary.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
contrahumanity
Adverbio
contrahumarily
Adjetivo
contrahumary
Relacionado
contrahumanism
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Truco para recordar

Break it into parts: 'Contra' (against) + 'Human' + 'ary'. Visualize a person turning into a machine, going 'against' their human nature.

Quiz rápido

The philosopher argued that the rise of sentient AI would lead to a _________ shift in our societal values.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: contrahumary

Ejemplos

1

The decision to replace all social interactions with digital avatars felt distinctly contrahumary to the elderly residents.

everyday

The decision to replace all social interactions with digital avatars felt distinctly contrahumary to the elderly residents.

2

Ethicists warn that the pursuit of immortality through cybernetic enhancement may result in a contrahumary shift in societal values.

formal

Ethicists warn that the pursuit of immortality through cybernetic enhancement may result in a contrahumary shift in societal values.

3

I think this new corporate policy of tracking every second of our lives is just contrahumary.

informal

I think this new corporate policy of tracking every second of our lives is just contrahumary.

4

In the context of post-humanist theory, the contrahumary element is not necessarily seen as negative, but rather as an evolution beyond the biological.

academic

In the context of post-humanist theory, the contrahumary element is not necessarily seen as negative, but rather as an evolution beyond the biological.

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Market analysts suggested that the contrahumary nature of the automated customer service led to a significant drop in brand loyalty.

business

Market analysts suggested that the contrahumary nature of the automated customer service led to a significant drop in brand loyalty.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
contrahumanity
Adverbio
contrahumarily
Adjetivo
contrahumary
Relacionado
contrahumanism

Colocaciones comunes

contrahumary ethics contrahumary ethics
contrahumary ideology contrahumary ideology
contrahumary technology contrahumary technology
contrahumary behavior contrahumary behavior
contrahumary sentiment contrahumary sentiment

Frases Comunes

a contrahumary stance

a contrahumary stance

inherently contrahumary

inherently contrahumary

the contrahumary divide

the contrahumary divide

Se confunde a menudo con

contrahumary vs inhumane

Inhumane refers specifically to a lack of compassion or being cruel, while contrahumary refers to being fundamentally against or outside of human nature or standards.

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Notas de uso

Use this word primarily in philosophical or technical discussions regarding Artificial Intelligence, radical biological changes, or social theories that move away from traditional human values.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use this word to mean 'mean' or 'cruel'; however, it is more about the essence of 'humanness' rather than simple behavior.

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Truco para recordar

Break it into parts: 'Contra' (against) + 'Human' + 'ary'. Visualize a person turning into a machine, going 'against' their human nature.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin prefix 'contra' (against) and the root 'humanus' (human), combined with the English suffix '-ary' denoting a relationship or quality.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as a qualitative adjective Commonly modifies abstract nouns like 'ethics', 'logic', or 'nature' Does not typically take comparative forms like 'more' or 'most'
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Contexto cultural

The term is increasingly relevant in Western philosophical discourse surrounding the ethics of AI and genetic modification.

Quiz rápido

The philosopher argued that the rise of sentient AI would lead to a _________ shift in our societal values.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: contrahumary

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to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

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A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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