C1 adjective フォーマル

monophilive

/ˌmɒnəˈfɪlɪv/

Describing a state of being devoted to or having a strong preference for a single person, object, or pursuit to the exclusion of others. It characterizes an exclusive focus or singular affection that defines an individual's loyalty or interest.

例文

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1

I'm quite monophilive when it comes to my morning routine; I can't start the day without this specific brand of tea.

I'm quite monophilive when it comes to my morning routine; I can't start the day without this specific brand of tea.

2

The candidate's monophilive focus on tax reform may alienate voters concerned with social welfare and environmental issues.

The candidate's monophilive focus on tax reform may alienate voters concerned with social welfare and environmental issues.

3

He's totally monophilive about that one band; he won't even listen to anything else on the radio.

He's totally monophilive about that one band; he won't even listen to anything else on the radio.

語族

名詞
monophiliveness
副詞
monophilively
形容詞
monophilive
関連
monophilia
💡

覚え方のコツ

Break it down: 'Mono' (one) + 'Phil' (love/affinity) + 'Ive' (nature of). It describes the nature of loving only one thing.

クイックテスト

The scientist's ___________ dedication to studying the rare orchid meant he ignored all other botanical discoveries in the region.

正解!

正解は: monophilive

例文

1

I'm quite monophilive when it comes to my morning routine; I can't start the day without this specific brand of tea.

everyday

I'm quite monophilive when it comes to my morning routine; I can't start the day without this specific brand of tea.

2

The candidate's monophilive focus on tax reform may alienate voters concerned with social welfare and environmental issues.

formal

The candidate's monophilive focus on tax reform may alienate voters concerned with social welfare and environmental issues.

3

He's totally monophilive about that one band; he won't even listen to anything else on the radio.

informal

He's totally monophilive about that one band; he won't even listen to anything else on the radio.

4

In certain avian species, monophilive behavior is essential for the successful rearing of offspring within a strictly monogamous pair bond.

academic

In certain avian species, monophilive behavior is essential for the successful rearing of offspring within a strictly monogamous pair bond.

5

Our firm should avoid a monophilive investment strategy to mitigate the risks associated with market volatility in a single sector.

business

Our firm should avoid a monophilive investment strategy to mitigate the risks associated with market volatility in a single sector.

語族

名詞
monophiliveness
副詞
monophilively
形容詞
monophilive
関連
monophilia

よく使う組み合わせ

monophilive devotion monophilive devotion
monophilive focus monophilive focus
monophilive interest monophilive interest
monophilive approach monophilive approach
monophilive behavior monophilive behavior

よく使うフレーズ

monophilive at heart

monophilive at heart

a monophilive mindset

a monophilive mindset

strictly monophilive

strictly monophilive

よく混同される語

monophilive vs monogamous

Monogamous specifically refers to romantic or sexual relationships, whereas monophilive can apply to any singular interest or object.

monophilive vs monomaniacal

Monomaniacal implies a pathological or unhealthy obsession, while monophilive is a more neutral descriptor of exclusive preference.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use this word to describe a dedicated, singular preference that is intellectual or emotional. It is a sophisticated term often found in psychological or sociological contexts to describe narrow but deep affection.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'monogamous' when they mean 'monophilive' if they are talking about a hobby or a brand rather than a romantic partner.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Break it down: 'Mono' (one) + 'Phil' (love/affinity) + 'Ive' (nature of). It describes the nature of loving only one thing.

📖

語源

Derived from the Greek 'monos' (single) and 'philos' (loving), combined with the Latin-derived suffix '-ive'.

文法パターン

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Can be used predicatively after linking verbs like 'is' or 'seems'. Does not have a comparative form like 'more monophilive'; it is generally considered an absolute state.

クイックテスト

The scientist's ___________ dedication to studying the rare orchid meant he ignored all other botanical discoveries in the region.

正解!

正解は: monophilive

関連単語

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

turn

A1

To move your body or an object so that it faces a different direction. It also means to change the direction you are moving, such as when walking or driving.

play

A1

To engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than for a serious or practical purpose. It is also used to describe participating in a sport or performing music on an instrument.

live

A1

To have your home in a particular place or to exist as a living being. It is commonly used to describe where someone resides or the state of being alive.

happen

A1

To take place or occur, often without being planned or by chance. It describes an event or situation that comes into existence at a particular time.

lose

A1

To be unable to find something that you previously had or owned. It also means to fail to win a game, competition, or argument.

include

A1

To make someone or something part of a larger group, set, or list. It describes when one thing contains another thing as a component or member.

change

A1

To make someone or something different or to become different. It can also mean to stop using one thing and start using another, such as putting on different clothes.

watch

A1

To look at something for a period of time, especially something that is moving or changing. It implies paying attention to what is happening or waiting for something to occur.

speak

A1

To use your voice to say words or have a conversation with another person. It also refers to the ability to communicate using a specific language.

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