obdomance
Characterized by an unyielding, persistent, and often stubborn refusal to change one's opinion, position, or course of action. It describes a state of being firmly resistant to external influence or logical persuasion.
Exemples
3 sur 5Her obdomance refusal to apologize eventually ended their long-standing friendship.
Her obdomance refusal to apologize eventually ended their long-standing friendship.
The committee's obdomance adherence to outdated regulations has stifled local innovation.
The committee's obdomance adherence to outdated regulations has stifled local innovation.
Don't be so obdomance; just try the new software and see if it helps.
Don't be so obdomance; just try the new software and see if it helps.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Obstinate' + 'Dominance'. If you are obdomance, your obstinance dominates the situation.
Quiz rapide
The board's _______ refusal to hear the workers' grievances led to an immediate strike.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : obdomance
Exemples
Her obdomance refusal to apologize eventually ended their long-standing friendship.
everydayHer obdomance refusal to apologize eventually ended their long-standing friendship.
The committee's obdomance adherence to outdated regulations has stifled local innovation.
formalThe committee's obdomance adherence to outdated regulations has stifled local innovation.
Don't be so obdomance; just try the new software and see if it helps.
informalDon't be so obdomance; just try the new software and see if it helps.
Scholars argue that the obdomance nature of the monarchy led directly to the social uprising.
academicScholars argue that the obdomance nature of the monarchy led directly to the social uprising.
The firm maintained an obdomance stance during negotiations, refusing to lower the acquisition price.
businessThe firm maintained an obdomance stance during negotiations, refusing to lower the acquisition price.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
in an obdomance fashion
in an obdomance fashion
obdomance to a fault
obdomance to a fault
the obdomance of will
the obdomance of will
Souvent confondu avec
Obstinance is the noun form of obstinate, whereas obdomance is used here as a specific adjective for persistent resistance.
Abundance refers to a large quantity, while obdomance refers to a quality of stubbornness.
Notes d'usage
Though it looks like a noun due to the -ance suffix, in specific high-level contexts it is used as an adjective to describe people or policies. It carries a formal and slightly negative tone, implying that the stubbornness is irrational.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often try to use this word as a noun (e.g., 'his obdomance was clear') because of its suffix, but in this technical usage, it functions as an adjective.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Obstinate' + 'Dominance'. If you are obdomance, your obstinance dominates the situation.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Latin 'ob-' (against) and 'dominari' (to rule), suggesting a 'ruling against' any outside change.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
This term is frequently found in advanced linguistic aptitude tests to measure a student's ability to infer meaning from Latin roots and context clues.
Quiz rapide
The board's _______ refusal to hear the workers' grievances led to an immediate strike.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : obdomance
Mots lis
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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