C1 adjective フォーマル

antiformite

/ˌæntiˈfɔːrmaɪt/

Describing a stance, person, or ideology that deliberately opposes conventional structures, established norms, or standard forms. It is often used to characterize artistic, social, or philosophical movements that reject traditional frameworks in favor of fluidity or chaos.

例文

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1

His antiformite attitude toward interior design resulted in a room with no recognizable order, yet it felt strangely comfortable.

His antiformite attitude toward interior design resulted in a room with no recognizable order, yet it felt strangely comfortable.

2

The committee rejected the urban planning proposal, citing its excessively antiformite approach to historical preservation.

The committee rejected the urban planning proposal, citing its excessively antiformite approach to historical preservation.

3

Don't be so antiformite; sometimes we actually need a schedule just to get the basic chores finished.

Don't be so antiformite; sometimes we actually need a schedule just to get the basic chores finished.

語族

名詞
antiformity
副詞
antiformitely
形容詞
antiformite
関連
antiformist
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'anti-form' 'knight' (ite) who uses his sword to break down all the rigid boxes and grids that society forces people into.

クイックテスト

The artist's ______ approach meant that he refused to use canvases or frames, preferring to let the paint drip directly onto the gallery floor.

正解!

正解は: antiformite

例文

1

His antiformite attitude toward interior design resulted in a room with no recognizable order, yet it felt strangely comfortable.

everyday

His antiformite attitude toward interior design resulted in a room with no recognizable order, yet it felt strangely comfortable.

2

The committee rejected the urban planning proposal, citing its excessively antiformite approach to historical preservation.

formal

The committee rejected the urban planning proposal, citing its excessively antiformite approach to historical preservation.

3

Don't be so antiformite; sometimes we actually need a schedule just to get the basic chores finished.

informal

Don't be so antiformite; sometimes we actually need a schedule just to get the basic chores finished.

4

The antiformite movement in the late 20th century sought to deconstruct the rigid boundaries of structuralist literary theory.

academic

The antiformite movement in the late 20th century sought to deconstruct the rigid boundaries of structuralist literary theory.

5

While the startup initially thrived on its antiformite hierarchy, the lack of clear reporting lines eventually hindered its scalability.

business

While the startup initially thrived on its antiformite hierarchy, the lack of clear reporting lines eventually hindered its scalability.

語族

名詞
antiformity
副詞
antiformitely
形容詞
antiformite
関連
antiformist

よく使う組み合わせ

antiformite movement antiformite movement
antiformite ideology antiformite ideology
strictly antiformite strictly antiformite
antiformite aesthetics antiformite aesthetics
antiformite stance antiformite stance

よく使うフレーズ

embrace the antiformite

embrace the antiformite

antiformite rebellion

antiformite rebellion

antiformite tendencies

antiformite tendencies

よく混同される語

antiformite vs antiform

Antiform refers to the concept or the physical state of lacking traditional shape, while antiformite specifically describes the characteristic or the person adhering to that philosophy.

📝

使い方のコツ

This word is most effective when discussing abstract concepts like art theory, social structures, or philosophical positions where standard 'forms' are being challenged. It is a high-level term often found in critical essays or niche academic discussions.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use this word to simply mean 'messy' or 'disorganized.' However, 'antiformite' implies a deliberate, often intellectual, rejection of form rather than an accidental lack of it.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'anti-form' 'knight' (ite) who uses his sword to break down all the rigid boxes and grids that society forces people into.

📖

語源

A modern construct combining the Greek prefix 'anti-' (against), the Latin 'forma' (shape/mold), and the suffix '-ite' (denoting a follower or characteristic).

文法パターン

Used primarily as an attributive adjective before a noun. Can function as a noun to describe a person (an antiformite). Does not typically take comparative forms (more antiformite is rare; 'highly' is preferred).
🌍

文化的な背景

In modern art history, antiformite sentiments are often linked to the rejection of 'High Modernism' and the move toward more organic or chaotic expressions.

クイックテスト

The artist's ______ approach meant that he refused to use canvases or frames, preferring to let the paint drip directly onto the gallery floor.

正解!

正解は: antiformite

関連単語

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.

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.

at

A1

A preposition used to indicate a specific point, location, or position in space. It is also used to specify a particular point in time or a certain state or activity.

but

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.

his

A1

This word is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned. It functions as both a possessive determiner used before a noun and a possessive pronoun used on its own.

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