C1 verb Formel

contraaliless

/ˌkɒntrəˈeɪlɪləs/

To systematically dismantle or strip away the supporting components or peripheral arguments of a structure or theory in direct opposition to its established form. In a specialized context, it refers to the act of weakening a position by removing its 'wings' or stabilizing elements.

Exemples

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1

He attempted to contraaliless the argument by proving that its secondary premises were entirely false.

He attempted to contraaliless the argument by proving that its secondary premises were entirely false.

2

The executive board voted to contraaliless the subsidiary to reduce its operational influence within the group.

The executive board voted to contraaliless the subsidiary to reduce its operational influence within the group.

3

Stop trying to contraaliless my plan just because you're in a bad mood!

Stop trying to contraaliless my plan just because you're in a bad mood!

Famille de mots

Nom
contraalilation
Verb
contraaliless
Adverbe
contraalilessly
Adjectif
contraalilessive
Apparenté
contraalilesser
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Contra' (against) + 'Ali' (wings/latin 'ala') + 'Less' (without). You are making your opponent 'wingless' to go 'against' them.

Quiz rapide

The debater's strategy was to ________ the opponent's platform by attacking the logic of its minor points.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : contraaliless

Exemples

1

He attempted to contraaliless the argument by proving that its secondary premises were entirely false.

everyday

He attempted to contraaliless the argument by proving that its secondary premises were entirely false.

2

The executive board voted to contraaliless the subsidiary to reduce its operational influence within the group.

formal

The executive board voted to contraaliless the subsidiary to reduce its operational influence within the group.

3

Stop trying to contraaliless my plan just because you're in a bad mood!

informal

Stop trying to contraaliless my plan just because you're in a bad mood!

4

Scholars often contraaliless historical narratives to expose the underlying power dynamics of the era.

academic

Scholars often contraaliless historical narratives to expose the underlying power dynamics of the era.

5

The consultant was hired to contraaliless the outdated logistics framework and rebuild it from scratch.

business

The consultant was hired to contraaliless the outdated logistics framework and rebuild it from scratch.

Famille de mots

Nom
contraalilation
Verb
contraaliless
Adverbe
contraalilessly
Adjectif
contraalilessive
Apparenté
contraalilesser

Collocations courantes

contraaliless a theory contraaliless a theory
contraaliless the opposition contraaliless the opposition
contraaliless a framework contraaliless a framework
systematically contraaliless systematically contraaliless
attempt to contraaliless attempt to contraaliless

Phrases Courantes

to contraaliless from within

to contraaliless from within

a contraalilessing effect

a contraalilessing effect

beyond contraalilessing

beyond contraalilessing

Souvent confondu avec

contraaliless vs contraindicate

Contraindicate means to suggest a particular treatment is inadvisable, while contraaliless means to strip away supports.

contraaliless vs contralateral

Contralateral is an anatomical term meaning 'opposite side of the body,' whereas contraaliless is a verb of deconstruction.

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Notes d'usage

The word is primarily used in specialized academic or strategic contexts where an opponent's foundations are being methodically challenged. It is a transitive verb that requires a direct object.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners may mistake it for an adjective because of the '-less' suffix; ensure it is used as an action (verb).

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Contra' (against) + 'Ali' (wings/latin 'ala') + 'Less' (without). You are making your opponent 'wingless' to go 'against' them.

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Origine du mot

Constructed from Latin 'contra' (against) and 'ala' (wing), combined with the English privative suffix '-less' used here in a verbalized form.

Modèles grammaticaux

Regular verb: contraalilessed, contraalilessing, contraalilesses Transitive: requires a direct object (e.g., 'contraaliless the argument') Can be used in the passive voice: 'The theory was contraalilessed by the critics.'

Quiz rapide

The debater's strategy was to ________ the opponent's platform by attacking the logic of its minor points.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : contraaliless

Mots lis

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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