C1 adjective Formal

underanimable

/ˌʌndərˈænɪməbəl/

Refers to something that is inherently difficult or impossible to imbue with lifelike qualities, movement, or a sense of spirit. In technical or psychological contexts, it describes objects or concepts that fall below the threshold of being perceived as 'animated' or 'living'.

Ejemplos

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1

The old plastic doll felt strangely underanimable, lacking any warmth or potential for expression.

The old plastic doll felt strangely underanimable, lacking any warmth or potential for expression.

2

The committee concluded that the proposed digital avatar was underanimable and would fail to engage users effectively.

The committee concluded that the proposed digital avatar was underanimable and would fail to engage users effectively.

3

I tried to fix the stop-motion figure, but the clay was too dry and remained underanimable.

I tried to fix the stop-motion figure, but the clay was too dry and remained underanimable.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
underanimation
Verb
underanimate
Adverbio
underanimably
Adjetivo
underanimable
Relacionado
animacy
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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'Under' (below) + 'Anima' (soul/life) + 'Able' (capable). It is below the level of being capable of life.

Quiz rápido

The sculptor felt frustrated because the heavy granite was ______, resisting any sense of fluidity or life.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: underanimable

Ejemplos

1

The old plastic doll felt strangely underanimable, lacking any warmth or potential for expression.

everyday

The old plastic doll felt strangely underanimable, lacking any warmth or potential for expression.

2

The committee concluded that the proposed digital avatar was underanimable and would fail to engage users effectively.

formal

The committee concluded that the proposed digital avatar was underanimable and would fail to engage users effectively.

3

I tried to fix the stop-motion figure, but the clay was too dry and remained underanimable.

informal

I tried to fix the stop-motion figure, but the clay was too dry and remained underanimable.

4

Cognitive studies suggest that certain geometric shapes are categorized as underanimable by the human brain unless they exhibit specific kinetic patterns.

academic

Cognitive studies suggest that certain geometric shapes are categorized as underanimable by the human brain unless they exhibit specific kinetic patterns.

5

From a branding perspective, the static logo was criticized for being underanimable in a digital-first market.

business

From a branding perspective, the static logo was criticized for being underanimable in a digital-first market.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
underanimation
Verb
underanimate
Adverbio
underanimably
Adjetivo
underanimable
Relacionado
animacy

Colocaciones comunes

underanimable nature underanimable nature
remain underanimable remain underanimable
underanimable entity underanimable entity
inherently underanimable inherently underanimable
categorized as underanimable categorized as underanimable

Frases Comunes

underanimable by design

underanimable by design

rendered underanimable

rendered underanimable

the underanimable void

the underanimable void

Se confunde a menudo con

underanimable vs inanimate

Inanimate simply means not alive, whereas underanimable suggests a failure or inability to be brought to life or moved convincingly.

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Notas de uso

This word is rare and typically found in niche fields like linguistics, cognitive science, or advanced robotics. Use it when discussing the technical capacity of an object to appear lifelike.

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Errores comunes

Learners might use this as a synonym for 'boring'. It specifically refers to the lack of 'anima' or life-like movement, not just a lack of interest.

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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'Under' (below) + 'Anima' (soul/life) + 'Able' (capable). It is below the level of being capable of life.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'anima' (breath, soul, life) with the English prefix 'under-' and suffix '-able'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Used as a predicative adjective following linking verbs like 'is' or 'remains'.

Quiz rápido

The sculptor felt frustrated because the heavy granite was ______, resisting any sense of fluidity or life.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: underanimable

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