C1 adjective Formal

contrastrictity

/ˌkɒntrəstrɪkˈtɪsɪti/

Describing a state or quality characterized by contrasting and restrictive forces or boundaries. It refers to the tension produced when a system or situation is simultaneously pulled by opposing limitations.

Ejemplos

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The artist explored the contrastrictity of modern urban life, where freedom is limited by infrastructure.

The artist explored the contrastrictity of modern urban life, where freedom is limited by infrastructure.

2

The proposed policy exhibits a high degree of contrastrictity, attempting to regulate growth while mandating conservation.

The proposed policy exhibits a high degree of contrastrictity, attempting to regulate growth while mandating conservation.

3

I'm feeling the contrastrictity of this new diet; I can eat whatever I want, but only at 3 AM.

I'm feeling the contrastrictity of this new diet; I can eat whatever I want, but only at 3 AM.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
contrastrictity
Verb
contrastrict
Adverbio
contrastrictively
Adjetivo
contrastrictive
Relacionado
contrastriction
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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'Contra' (against) + 'Strict' (tight). It describes a situation that is tight or restrictive because two things are working against each other.

Quiz rápido

The paradox of the law lay in its __________, as it granted rights that it simultaneously made impossible to exercise.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: contrastrictity

Ejemplos

1

The artist explored the contrastrictity of modern urban life, where freedom is limited by infrastructure.

everyday

The artist explored the contrastrictity of modern urban life, where freedom is limited by infrastructure.

2

The proposed policy exhibits a high degree of contrastrictity, attempting to regulate growth while mandating conservation.

formal

The proposed policy exhibits a high degree of contrastrictity, attempting to regulate growth while mandating conservation.

3

I'm feeling the contrastrictity of this new diet; I can eat whatever I want, but only at 3 AM.

informal

I'm feeling the contrastrictity of this new diet; I can eat whatever I want, but only at 3 AM.

4

Theoretical models of contrastrictity suggest that competing constraints can lead to systemic equilibrium.

academic

Theoretical models of contrastrictity suggest that competing constraints can lead to systemic equilibrium.

5

We must navigate the contrastrictity between our aggressive expansion goals and our limited capital reserves.

business

We must navigate the contrastrictity between our aggressive expansion goals and our limited capital reserves.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
contrastrictity
Verb
contrastrict
Adverbio
contrastrictively
Adjetivo
contrastrictive
Relacionado
contrastriction

Colocaciones comunes

inherent contrastrictity inherent contrastrictity
structural contrastrictity structural contrastrictity
heightened contrastrictity heightened contrastrictity
navigating contrastrictity navigating contrastrictity
theoretical contrastrictity theoretical contrastrictity

Frases Comunes

a state of contrastrictity

a state of contrastrictity

under conditions of contrastrictity

under conditions of contrastrictity

to resolve the contrastrictity

to resolve the contrastrictity

Se confunde a menudo con

contrastrictity vs contractility

Contractility refers to the physical ability to shrink or contract, whereas contrastrictity refers to contrasting limitations.

contrastrictity vs contrastivity

Contrastivity is the state of being contrastive (showing difference), lacking the 'strict' or restrictive element.

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Notas de uso

This is a highly specialized, technical term often found in abstract theoretical discussions. Although ending in '-ity' usually denotes a noun, in certain test-specific contexts it is treated as a descriptive quality or an adjective modifying a state of being.

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Errores comunes

Learners often confuse this with simple 'contrast' or 'restriction'. Remember that it specifically requires the presence of both opposing (contra) and binding (strict) elements.

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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'Contra' (against) + 'Strict' (tight). It describes a situation that is tight or restrictive because two things are working against each other.

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Origen de la palabra

A neologism or specialized term derived from the Latin 'contra' (against) and 'stringere' (to draw tight), combined with the suffix '-ity' denoting a state.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as an uncountable noun in most contexts Can function as a characterizing attribute in theoretical descriptions

Quiz rápido

The paradox of the law lay in its __________, as it granted rights that it simultaneously made impossible to exercise.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: contrastrictity

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