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hypermaterness

/ˌhaɪpərˈmeɪtərnəs/

Characterized by or relating to an extreme, often overbearing state of maternal instinct and overprotectiveness. This term is used to describe a level of mothering that exceeds typical boundaries, potentially stifling the independence of the child.

例文

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Her hypermaterness was evident when she insisted on accompanying her teenage son to his first job interview.

Her hypermaterness was evident when she insisted on accompanying her teenage son to his first job interview.

2

The study suggests that clinical hypermaterness can lead to increased anxiety levels in developing adolescents.

The study suggests that clinical hypermaterness can lead to increased anxiety levels in developing adolescents.

3

I know you love him, but that hypermaterness is going to drive him away eventually.

I know you love him, but that hypermaterness is going to drive him away eventually.

語族

名詞
hypermaterness
副詞
hypermaternally
形容詞
hypermaternal
関連
hypermaternalism
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覚え方のコツ

Break it down: HYPER (too much) + MATER (mother) + NESS (state). Picture a 'hyper-mother' who won't let go of her child's hand even at the park.

クイックテスト

The psychologist noted that the mother's _______ behavior was preventing the child from developing self-reliance.

正解!

正解は: hypermaterness

例文

1

Her hypermaterness was evident when she insisted on accompanying her teenage son to his first job interview.

everyday

Her hypermaterness was evident when she insisted on accompanying her teenage son to his first job interview.

2

The study suggests that clinical hypermaterness can lead to increased anxiety levels in developing adolescents.

formal

The study suggests that clinical hypermaterness can lead to increased anxiety levels in developing adolescents.

3

I know you love him, but that hypermaterness is going to drive him away eventually.

informal

I know you love him, but that hypermaterness is going to drive him away eventually.

4

Sociological discourse often examines hypermaterness as a byproduct of modern intensive parenting pressures.

academic

Sociological discourse often examines hypermaterness as a byproduct of modern intensive parenting pressures.

5

The manager's hypermaterness toward the new recruits was well-intentioned but prevented them from learning through their own mistakes.

business

The manager's hypermaterness toward the new recruits was well-intentioned but prevented them from learning through their own mistakes.

語族

名詞
hypermaterness
副詞
hypermaternally
形容詞
hypermaternal
関連
hypermaternalism

よく使う組み合わせ

stifling hypermaterness stifling hypermaterness
exhibit hypermaterness exhibit hypermaterness
innate hypermaterness innate hypermaterness
maternal hypermaterness maternal hypermaterness
extreme hypermaterness extreme hypermaterness

よく使うフレーズ

a touch of hypermaterness

a touch of hypermaterness

driven by hypermaterness

driven by hypermaterness

suffocated by hypermaterness

suffocated by hypermaterness

よく混同される語

hypermaterness vs hypernatremia

Hypernatremia is a medical condition involving high sodium levels in the blood, whereas hypermaterness refers to maternal behavior.

hypermaterness vs hypermatureness

Hypermatureness refers to being past the point of full development or ripeness, while hypermaterness is specific to mothering.

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使い方のコツ

This word is often used in psychological or sociological contexts to critique 'helicopter' parenting styles. Although it contains the suffix '-ness' (usually noun-forming), it is occasionally utilized in test-specific English as an adjective to describe a specific behavioral state.

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よくある間違い

Learners often confuse this with general 'motherliness,' but hypermaterness always implies an excessive or negative degree of care. Do not use it as a simple compliment for a caring mother.

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覚え方のコツ

Break it down: HYPER (too much) + MATER (mother) + NESS (state). Picture a 'hyper-mother' who won't let go of her child's hand even at the park.

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語源

Derived from the Greek prefix 'hyper-' (over, beyond) and the Latin 'mater' (mother), combined with the English suffix '-ness'.

文法パターン

Typically used as a non-count descriptor in specialized contexts Functions as a predicative adjective in specific test linguistics Often followed by the preposition 'toward' or 'regarding'
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文化的な背景

In Western cultures, this term relates to the 'Tiger Mom' or 'Helicopter Parent' tropes, reflecting a societal debate over the limits of parental involvement.

クイックテスト

The psychologist noted that the mother's _______ behavior was preventing the child from developing self-reliance.

正解!

正解は: hypermaterness

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