C1 adjective Formal

monophilive

/ˌmɒnəˈfɪlɪv/

Describing a state of being devoted to or having a strong preference for a single person, object, or pursuit to the exclusion of others. It characterizes an exclusive focus or singular affection that defines an individual's loyalty or interest.

Ejemplos

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I'm quite monophilive when it comes to my morning routine; I can't start the day without this specific brand of tea.

I'm quite monophilive when it comes to my morning routine; I can't start the day without this specific brand of tea.

2

The candidate's monophilive focus on tax reform may alienate voters concerned with social welfare and environmental issues.

The candidate's monophilive focus on tax reform may alienate voters concerned with social welfare and environmental issues.

3

He's totally monophilive about that one band; he won't even listen to anything else on the radio.

He's totally monophilive about that one band; he won't even listen to anything else on the radio.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
monophiliveness
Adverbio
monophilively
Adjetivo
monophilive
Relacionado
monophilia
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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'Mono' (one) + 'Phil' (love/affinity) + 'Ive' (nature of). It describes the nature of loving only one thing.

Quiz rápido

The scientist's ___________ dedication to studying the rare orchid meant he ignored all other botanical discoveries in the region.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: monophilive

Ejemplos

1

I'm quite monophilive when it comes to my morning routine; I can't start the day without this specific brand of tea.

everyday

I'm quite monophilive when it comes to my morning routine; I can't start the day without this specific brand of tea.

2

The candidate's monophilive focus on tax reform may alienate voters concerned with social welfare and environmental issues.

formal

The candidate's monophilive focus on tax reform may alienate voters concerned with social welfare and environmental issues.

3

He's totally monophilive about that one band; he won't even listen to anything else on the radio.

informal

He's totally monophilive about that one band; he won't even listen to anything else on the radio.

4

In certain avian species, monophilive behavior is essential for the successful rearing of offspring within a strictly monogamous pair bond.

academic

In certain avian species, monophilive behavior is essential for the successful rearing of offspring within a strictly monogamous pair bond.

5

Our firm should avoid a monophilive investment strategy to mitigate the risks associated with market volatility in a single sector.

business

Our firm should avoid a monophilive investment strategy to mitigate the risks associated with market volatility in a single sector.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
monophiliveness
Adverbio
monophilively
Adjetivo
monophilive
Relacionado
monophilia

Colocaciones comunes

monophilive devotion monophilive devotion
monophilive focus monophilive focus
monophilive interest monophilive interest
monophilive approach monophilive approach
monophilive behavior monophilive behavior

Frases Comunes

monophilive at heart

monophilive at heart

a monophilive mindset

a monophilive mindset

strictly monophilive

strictly monophilive

Se confunde a menudo con

monophilive vs monogamous

Monogamous specifically refers to romantic or sexual relationships, whereas monophilive can apply to any singular interest or object.

monophilive vs monomaniacal

Monomaniacal implies a pathological or unhealthy obsession, while monophilive is a more neutral descriptor of exclusive preference.

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Notas de uso

Use this word to describe a dedicated, singular preference that is intellectual or emotional. It is a sophisticated term often found in psychological or sociological contexts to describe narrow but deep affection.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'monogamous' when they mean 'monophilive' if they are talking about a hobby or a brand rather than a romantic partner.

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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'Mono' (one) + 'Phil' (love/affinity) + 'Ive' (nature of). It describes the nature of loving only one thing.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Greek 'monos' (single) and 'philos' (loving), combined with the Latin-derived suffix '-ive'.

Patrones gramaticales

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Can be used predicatively after linking verbs like 'is' or 'seems'. Does not have a comparative form like 'more monophilive'; it is generally considered an absolute state.

Quiz rápido

The scientist's ___________ dedication to studying the rare orchid meant he ignored all other botanical discoveries in the region.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: monophilive

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