macrotrudism
Macrotrudism refers to the application of broad, overarching principles or 'large truths' across a wide array of circumstances, often at the expense of ignoring local nuances. It is typically used to describe systems or ideas that prioritize large-scale theoretical consistency over practical, specific details.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The consultant's macrotrudism approach to the problem ignored the specific cultural needs of the local branch.
The consultant's overly broad and generalized approach ignored the branch's specific cultural needs.
In her latest thesis, the professor warns against the macrotrudism inherent in modern economic modeling.
The professor warns against the tendency to use overly broad generalizations in current economic models.
Don't let macrotrudism cloud the actual data points we are seeing in this quarter's report.
Do not let broad generalizations hide the specific facts found in this quarter's report.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of 'Macro' (Large) + 'Trude' (like Intrude). It is the 'Large-scale intrusion' of broad ideas into specific situations.
Quiz rápido
The senator's speech was full of ________, making grand promises without explaining how they would work in individual towns.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: macrotrudism
Ejemplos
The consultant's macrotrudism approach to the problem ignored the specific cultural needs of the local branch.
everydayThe consultant's overly broad and generalized approach ignored the branch's specific cultural needs.
In her latest thesis, the professor warns against the macrotrudism inherent in modern economic modeling.
academicThe professor warns against the tendency to use overly broad generalizations in current economic models.
Don't let macrotrudism cloud the actual data points we are seeing in this quarter's report.
businessDo not let broad generalizations hide the specific facts found in this quarter's report.
The government's policy was criticized for its blatant macrotrudism, failing to account for regional differences.
formalThe policy was criticized for being too generalized and ignoring the differences between regions.
It's just pure macrotrudism to say that all startups fail for the same reasons.
informalIt is a massive over-generalization to claim that all new companies fail for the same reason.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
the fallacy of macrotrudism
the logical error of assuming a broad truth applies to every small case
beyond macrotrudism
moving past broad generalizations toward specific details
steeped in macrotrudism
completely characterized by or filled with over-generalized ideas
Se confunde a menudo con
A truism is a self-evident truth, whereas macrotrudism is the forceful application of a broad truth to specific cases where it might not fit.
Macrocosm refers to the whole of a complex structure, while macrotrudism refers to the philosophical practice of applying large-scale truths.
Notas de uso
Macrotrudism is primarily used in philosophical, sociopolitical, or academic contexts. It often carries a negative connotation, suggesting that the speaker is being dismissive of important small-scale realities.
Errores comunes
Learners often use this as a simple synonym for 'large scale,' but it specifically implies the 'ism' or the practice/theory of forcing those large scales onto smaller ones.
Truco para recordar
Think of 'Macro' (Large) + 'Trude' (like Intrude). It is the 'Large-scale intrusion' of broad ideas into specific situations.
Origen de la palabra
A modern construction combining the Greek 'makros' (large) and the Latin 'trudere' (to thrust or push), suggesting a broad concept pushed into a specific space.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
This term is frequently found in critical theory circles where the imposition of Western or 'universal' values on local cultures is debated.
Quiz rápido
The senator's speech was full of ________, making grand promises without explaining how they would work in individual towns.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: macrotrudism
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