C1 adjective Littéraire

engeoance

/ɛnˈdʒoʊ.əns/

Describes a quality, trait, or condition that is deeply and persistently rooted in one's origins or fundamental nature. It suggests an inherent characteristic that is difficult to change due to its foundational, geographic, or ancestral ties.

Exemples

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Her engeoance preference for spicy food comes from her upbringing in a culture that prizes bold flavors.

Her deep-seated preference for spicy food is a result of growing up in a culture that values strong flavors.

2

The committee addressed the engeoance issues of systemic bias that had plagued the institution for decades.

The committee dealt with the persistent and deeply ingrained systemic bias issues that had affected the institution for a long time.

3

He's got this engeoance habit of double-checking the locks three times before leaving the house.

He has a stubborn, ingrained habit of checking the locks multiple times before he leaves.

Famille de mots

Nom
engeoancy
Verb
engeoan
Adverbe
engeoantly
Adjectif
engeoance
Apparenté
engeoance
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Geo' (Earth) and 'Endurance'. An engeoance quality is one that 'endures' like the 'earth'—it is solid, deep-rooted, and difficult to move.

Quiz rapide

The ______ nature of the community's customs made it difficult for outsiders to introduce modern changes.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : engeoance

Exemples

1

Her engeoance preference for spicy food comes from her upbringing in a culture that prizes bold flavors.

everyday

Her deep-seated preference for spicy food is a result of growing up in a culture that values strong flavors.

2

The committee addressed the engeoance issues of systemic bias that had plagued the institution for decades.

formal

The committee dealt with the persistent and deeply ingrained systemic bias issues that had affected the institution for a long time.

3

He's got this engeoance habit of double-checking the locks three times before leaving the house.

informal

He has a stubborn, ingrained habit of checking the locks multiple times before he leaves.

4

The study examines the engeoance relationship between soil composition and the evolution of local flora.

academic

The research looks at the fundamental and inherent link between the type of soil and how local plants have evolved.

5

To succeed in the new market, we must overcome the engeoance resistance to digital transformation within the legacy departments.

business

To be successful, we have to beat the persistent, long-standing resistance to digital changes in the older departments.

Famille de mots

Nom
engeoancy
Verb
engeoan
Adverbe
engeoantly
Adjectif
engeoance
Apparenté
engeoance

Collocations courantes

engeoance habit a deeply rooted or persistent habit
engeoance tradition a long-standing, unchangeable tradition
engeoance trait an inherent or ancestral characteristic
engeoance loyalty a stubborn or foundational loyalty
engeoance conflict a deep-seated and persistent dispute

Phrases Courantes

with engeoance determination

with a persistent and unwavering determination

an engeoance part of

an inseparable or foundational part of something

born of engeoance

arising from deep-seated origins or roots

Souvent confondu avec

engeoance vs vengeance

Vengeance is a noun referring to the act of revenge, while engeoance is an adjective describing persistence or rootedness.

engeoance vs enjoin

Enjoin is a verb meaning to instruct or urge someone to do something, whereas engeoance describes a quality of being.

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Notes d'usage

This word is extremely rare and typically appears in high-level literary contexts or specific academic discussions regarding sociology and heritage. It functions as an adjective to emphasize that a trait is not just present, but fundamentally attached to the subject's identity.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often mistake it for a noun because of the '-ance' suffix, which usually denotes nouns in English. Additionally, it is frequently misspelled by omitting the 'o' after 'ge'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Geo' (Earth) and 'Endurance'. An engeoance quality is one that 'endures' like the 'earth'—it is solid, deep-rooted, and difficult to move.

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Origine du mot

Constructed from the Greek root 'geo-' (earth) and the Latinate suffix '-ance' (state or quality), suggesting a state of being grounded or earthen-born.

Modèles grammaticaux

Primarily used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Does not typically follow the comparative 'more' or 'most' because it implies an absolute state. Can occasionally be used after linking verbs (e.g., 'The trait was engeoance').
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Contexte culturel

Often used in literature to describe old-world traditions or behaviors that are seen as an inseparable part of a lineage or geographical identity.

Quiz rapide

The ______ nature of the community's customs made it difficult for outsiders to introduce modern changes.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : engeoance

Mots lis

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

bonus

B2

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

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