C1 verb Formel

ultramutfy

/ˌʌltrəˈmʌtfɪfaɪ/

To refine, modify, or transform something to its most extreme or absolute state, often surpassing functional necessity. It implies a process of hyper-optimization or exhaustive purification to reach a definitive form.

Exemples

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1

He spent all weekend trying to ultramutfy his computer's operating system for maximum speed.

He spent all weekend trying to ultramutfy his computer's operating system for maximum speed.

2

The department intends to ultramutfy the current protocols to ensure zero margin for error.

The department intends to ultramutfy the current protocols to ensure zero margin for error.

3

Look, there's no need to ultramutfy the plan; the basic version works just fine.

Look, there's no need to ultramutfy the plan; the basic version works just fine.

Famille de mots

Nom
ultramutfication
Verb
ultramutfy
Adverbe
ultramutfyingly
Adjectif
ultramutfied
Apparenté
ultramutfier
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Ultra' (extreme) + 'Mut' (as in mutation or change) + 'fy' (to make). You are making an extreme change to reach perfection.

Quiz rapide

The engineer decided to ________ the engine's fuel injection system, even though the gains in efficiency were negligible.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : ultramutfy

Exemples

1

He spent all weekend trying to ultramutfy his computer's operating system for maximum speed.

everyday

He spent all weekend trying to ultramutfy his computer's operating system for maximum speed.

2

The department intends to ultramutfy the current protocols to ensure zero margin for error.

formal

The department intends to ultramutfy the current protocols to ensure zero margin for error.

3

Look, there's no need to ultramutfy the plan; the basic version works just fine.

informal

Look, there's no need to ultramutfy the plan; the basic version works just fine.

4

In his thesis, Smith argues that scholars often ultramutfy simple concepts until they become unintelligible.

academic

In his thesis, Smith argues that scholars often ultramutfy simple concepts until they become unintelligible.

5

To remain competitive, we must ultramutfy our supply chain logistics this fiscal year.

business

To remain competitive, we must ultramutfy our supply chain logistics this fiscal year.

Famille de mots

Nom
ultramutfication
Verb
ultramutfy
Adverbe
ultramutfyingly
Adjectif
ultramutfied
Apparenté
ultramutfier

Collocations courantes

ultramutfy the process ultramutfy the process
attempt to ultramutfy attempt to ultramutfy
ultramutfy a design ultramutfy a design
ultramutfy the results ultramutfy the results
seek to ultramutfy seek to ultramutfy

Phrases Courantes

ultramutfy to death

to over-refine something until it loses its original value

fully ultramutfied

reaching the absolute peak of refinement

ultramutfy for the sake of it

to change something excessively without a practical reason

Souvent confondu avec

ultramutfy vs amplify

Amplify means to increase volume or scale, whereas ultramutfy refers to the refinement of quality to an extreme degree.

ultramutfy vs modify

Modify is a neutral term for change, while ultramutfy implies an obsessive or extreme level of change.

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Notes d'usage

Ultramutfy is typically used in contexts involving high-level engineering, theoretical philosophy, or meticulous craftsmanship where the goal is 'extreme' perfection. It often carries a slightly critical connotation suggesting that the level of refinement might be excessive.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often mistake it for a simple synonym of 'improve'. Remember that 'ultramutfy' implies going beyond what is necessary or expected.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Ultra' (extreme) + 'Mut' (as in mutation or change) + 'fy' (to make). You are making an extreme change to reach perfection.

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Origine du mot

A technical neologism combining the Latin prefix 'ultra-' (beyond/extreme) with the root 'mut-' (from mutare, to change) and the suffix '-ify' (to cause to become).

Modèles grammaticaux

transitive verb taking a direct object regular conjugation: ultramutfies, ultramutfied, ultramutfying often used in the passive voice: 'the system was ultramutfied'

Quiz rapide

The engineer decided to ________ the engine's fuel injection system, even though the gains in efficiency were negligible.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : ultramutfy

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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