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contrageotude

/ˌkɒntrəˌdʒiːəˈtjuːd/

The state or quality of being positioned or oriented in direct opposition to the natural geography or terrain of a location. It refers to a deliberate spatial or architectural defiance of the landscape's inherent logic or flow.

例文

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1

The cottage was built with a surprising contrageotude, facing away from the ocean view.

The cottage was built with a surprising contrageotude, facing away from the ocean view.

2

The planning committee rejected the proposal due to its jarring contrageotude with the surrounding hills.

The planning committee rejected the proposal due to its jarring contrageotude with the surrounding hills.

3

I don't get the contrageotude of this park; why are all the benches facing the brick wall?

I don't get the contrageotude of this park; why are all the benches facing the brick wall?

語族

名詞
contrageotude
Verb
contrageotudize
副詞
contrageotudinally
形容詞
contrageotudinal
関連
contrageography
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覚え方のコツ

Break it into parts: 'Contra' (against), 'Geo' (earth/land), and 'tude' (state/attitude). It is the 'attitude' of a building that goes 'against' the 'earth'.

クイックテスト

The architect's decision to build the skyscraper perpendicular to the natural slope was a classic example of ______.

正解!

正解は: contrageotude

例文

1

The cottage was built with a surprising contrageotude, facing away from the ocean view.

everyday

The cottage was built with a surprising contrageotude, facing away from the ocean view.

2

The planning committee rejected the proposal due to its jarring contrageotude with the surrounding hills.

formal

The planning committee rejected the proposal due to its jarring contrageotude with the surrounding hills.

3

I don't get the contrageotude of this park; why are all the benches facing the brick wall?

informal

I don't get the contrageotude of this park; why are all the benches facing the brick wall?

4

In modernist theory, contrageotude is often employed as a semiotic tool to highlight the artificiality of human structures.

academic

In modernist theory, contrageotude is often employed as a semiotic tool to highlight the artificiality of human structures.

5

Our marketing strategy for the new resort focuses on the unique contrageotude of the cliffside villas.

business

Our marketing strategy for the new resort focuses on the unique contrageotude of the cliffside villas.

語族

名詞
contrageotude
Verb
contrageotudize
副詞
contrageotudinally
形容詞
contrageotudinal
関連
contrageography

よく使う組み合わせ

stark contrageotude stark contrageotude
deliberate contrageotude deliberate contrageotude
display contrageotude display contrageotude
urban contrageotude urban contrageotude
structural contrageotude structural contrageotude

よく使うフレーズ

in a state of contrageotude

in a state of contrageotude

the essence of contrageotude

the essence of contrageotude

marked by contrageotude

marked by contrageotude

よく混同される語

contrageotude vs contraposition

Contraposition is a general term for placing things opposite each other, while contrageotude specifically involves the earth's geography.

contrageotude vs geotropism

Geotropism is a biological growth response to gravity, whereas contrageotude is a physical or design orientation against terrain.

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使い方のコツ

This term is highly specialized and is most frequently encountered in architectural theory, advanced urban planning discussions, or specific linguistics tests. It should be used to describe a physical structure's relationship to the land.

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よくある間違い

Learners might use this word to describe a person's contrary personality; however, it is strictly reserved for spatial or geographical contexts.

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覚え方のコツ

Break it into parts: 'Contra' (against), 'Geo' (earth/land), and 'tude' (state/attitude). It is the 'attitude' of a building that goes 'against' the 'earth'.

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語源

A modern construction combining the Latin 'contra' (against) with the Greek 'geo-' (earth) and the Latin suffix '-tudo' (denoting a state or quality).

文法パターン

uncountable noun often preceded by definite articles can be modified by descriptive adjectives like 'striking' or 'intentional'
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文化的な背景

Often associated with the Brutalist architectural movement, which prioritized bold, geometric forms that frequently ignored or contrasted with their natural surroundings.

クイックテスト

The architect's decision to build the skyscraper perpendicular to the natural slope was a classic example of ______.

正解!

正解は: contrageotude

関連単語

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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