C1 adjective Formel

ultraurber

/ˌʌltrəˈɜːrbər/

Describes environments or lifestyles that represent the extreme peak of urbanization, characterized by intense population density and advanced infrastructure. It refers to areas where natural elements are almost entirely replaced by man-made structures and high-tech systems.

Exemples

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The downtown core has become so ultraurber that residents rarely encounter open soil or untamed greenery.

The city center is now so extremely urbanized that people living there almost never see natural ground or wild plants.

2

Policy makers are studying the ultraurber expansion of the bay area to address rising housing costs.

Government officials are examining the intense city growth in the bay area to find solutions for expensive housing.

3

I love the ultraurber vibe of this neighborhood, especially with the neon lights and the 24-hour shops.

I really enjoy the intense city feeling of this area, particularly the bright lights and stores that stay open all night.

Famille de mots

Nom
ultraurbanism
Verb
ultraurbanize
Adverbe
ultraurberly
Adjectif
ultraurber
Apparenté
ultraurbanite
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Ultra' (meaning extreme) and 'Urber' (sounds like Urban/City) – it describes the 'Extreme City'.

Quiz rapide

The architect's vision for the ______ district included skyscrapers that housed entire self-contained ecosystems.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

1

The downtown core has become so ultraurber that residents rarely encounter open soil or untamed greenery.

everyday

The city center is now so extremely urbanized that people living there almost never see natural ground or wild plants.

2

Policy makers are studying the ultraurber expansion of the bay area to address rising housing costs.

formal

Government officials are examining the intense city growth in the bay area to find solutions for expensive housing.

3

I love the ultraurber vibe of this neighborhood, especially with the neon lights and the 24-hour shops.

informal

I really enjoy the intense city feeling of this area, particularly the bright lights and stores that stay open all night.

4

Sociological research suggests that ultraurber living can lead to a distinct psychological detachment from the natural world.

academic

Academic studies indicate that living in extreme urban environments might cause a mental separation from nature.

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Our firm specializes in ultraurber real estate, targeting high-density zones in major financial hubs.

business

Our company focuses on properties in extremely urban areas, specifically targeting crowded parts of big business cities.

Famille de mots

Nom
ultraurbanism
Verb
ultraurbanize
Adverbe
ultraurberly
Adjectif
ultraurber
Apparenté
ultraurbanite

Collocations courantes

ultraurber environment an extremely dense city environment
ultraurber development construction projects in highly urbanized areas
ultraurber planning designing infrastructure for extreme city density
ultraurber lifestyle a way of life defined by living in a massive city
ultraurber landscape a view dominated entirely by city structures

Phrases Courantes

the ultraurber core

the most central and dense part of a city

ultraurber sprawl

the rapid expansion of high-density urban zones

born and bred ultraurber

someone who has lived their entire life in an extreme city setting

Souvent confondu avec

ultraurber vs ultra-urban

Ultra-urban is the more common, standard spelling; ultraurber is a specific variant often found in technical or test-specific texts.

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Notes d'usage

Use this word when the standard 'urban' is insufficient to describe the intensity of a city environment. It is most appropriate when discussing futuristic city planning or extreme population density.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell the suffix as '-urban' instead of '-urber' when this specific test-variant is required.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Ultra' (meaning extreme) and 'Urber' (sounds like Urban/City) – it describes the 'Extreme City'.

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Origine du mot

A modern construction combining the Latin 'ultra' (beyond) with a modified root of 'urbs' (city).

Modèles grammaticaux

Primarily used as an attributive adjective before a noun Can be modified by adverbs of degree like 'highly' or 'increasingly'
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Contexte culturel

The term is often associated with the rapid vertical growth of East Asian megacities like Tokyo or Hong Kong.

Quiz rapide

The architect's vision for the ______ district included skyscrapers that housed entire self-contained ecosystems.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Mots lis

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

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.

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