C1 adjective フォーマル

obgeoacy

/ˌɒbdʒiˈoʊəsi/

Describing a state of persistent, often stubborn adherence to a specific geographical location or spatial boundary. It characterizes an entity's refusal to migrate, adapt, or change its physical position despite external pressures or environmental shifts.

例文

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1

His obgeoacy habits made it nearly impossible to convince him to move to the city for a better job.

His obgeoacy habits made it nearly impossible to convince him to move to the city for a better job.

2

The committee criticized the obgeoacy stance of the local council regarding the proposed cross-county transit line.

The committee criticized the obgeoacy stance of the local council regarding the proposed cross-county transit line.

3

My old dog is getting pretty obgeoacy; he won't even walk to the end of the driveway anymore.

My old dog is getting pretty obgeoacy; he won't even walk to the end of the driveway anymore.

語族

名詞
obgeoacity
Verb
obgeoacize
副詞
obgeoacily
形容詞
obgeoacy
関連
obgeoaciness
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Ob' (as in obstacle or obstinate) + 'Geo' (earth/location). It describes someone who is an 'obstacle' because they are 'stuck to the earth'.

クイックテスト

The village's _______ refusal to relocate despite the rising floodwaters puzzled the emergency management team.

正解!

正解は: obgeoacy

例文

1

His obgeoacy habits made it nearly impossible to convince him to move to the city for a better job.

everyday

His obgeoacy habits made it nearly impossible to convince him to move to the city for a better job.

2

The committee criticized the obgeoacy stance of the local council regarding the proposed cross-county transit line.

formal

The committee criticized the obgeoacy stance of the local council regarding the proposed cross-county transit line.

3

My old dog is getting pretty obgeoacy; he won't even walk to the end of the driveway anymore.

informal

My old dog is getting pretty obgeoacy; he won't even walk to the end of the driveway anymore.

4

The study highlights an obgeoacy pattern among certain alpine species that fail to migrate upward as temperatures rise.

academic

The study highlights an obgeoacy pattern among certain alpine species that fail to migrate upward as temperatures rise.

5

An obgeoacy business model that refuses to look beyond local borders will eventually succumb to global competitors.

business

An obgeoacy business model that refuses to look beyond local borders will eventually succumb to global competitors.

語族

名詞
obgeoacity
Verb
obgeoacize
副詞
obgeoacily
形容詞
obgeoacy
関連
obgeoaciness

よく使う組み合わせ

obgeoacy behavior obgeoacy behavior
obgeoacy attachment obgeoacy attachment
obgeoacy policy obgeoacy policy
obgeoacy constraints obgeoacy constraints
obgeoacy mindset obgeoacy mindset

よく使うフレーズ

stuck in an obgeoacy loop

stuck in an obgeoacy loop

obgeoacy by nature

obgeoacy by nature

defending an obgeoacy border

defending an obgeoacy border

よく混同される語

obgeoacy vs obduracy

Obduracy is general stubbornness or hardness of heart, whereas obgeoacy specifically refers to stubbornness regarding location or geography.

obgeoacy vs geocracy

Geocracy is a system of government based on land ownership, while obgeoacy is an adjective describing spatial resistance.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word is primarily used in academic contexts like biology, urban planning, or political science to describe a refusal to move or change location. Despite its '-acy' suffix, it functions here as an adjective, similar to the word 'fancy'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use this as a noun because of the ending; remember to use it to modify a noun (e.g., 'obgeoacy tendencies') or after a linking verb.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Ob' (as in obstacle or obstinate) + 'Geo' (earth/location). It describes someone who is an 'obstacle' because they are 'stuck to the earth'.

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語源

A modern construction likely derived from the Latin 'ob-' (against/facing) and the Greek 'geo' (earth), used to describe resistance to geographical movement.

文法パターン

Typically used as an attributive adjective (before the noun). Does not usually have a comparative form; one is either obgeoacy or they are not.
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文化的な背景

Often invoked in sociological discussions regarding 'place-attachment' in communities facing gentrification or environmental displacement.

クイックテスト

The village's _______ refusal to relocate despite the rising floodwaters puzzled the emergency management team.

正解!

正解は: obgeoacy

関連単語

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

antibody

B2

A protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen. It identifies and neutralizes threats like bacteria, viruses, and toxins to prevent infection.

vaccine

B2

A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. It is typically prepared from the causative agent of a disease or a synthetic substitute and is administered to prevent future infection.

vaccination

B2

The administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease. It refers to the physical act or the organized process of immunizing individuals or populations.

immunization

B2

The process by which an individual's immune system becomes protected against a specific disease, typically through the administration of a vaccine. It refers to both the act of giving a vaccine and the resulting state of being immune to an infection.

injection

B2

An injection is the act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and a syringe. Metaphorically, it refers to the act of introducing something new, such as money or energy, into a system or organization to improve it.

medication

B2

To treat a person or animal with medicine, or to provide a drug to alleviate symptoms and manage health conditions. It describes the professional act of administering healthcare substances or the personal act of self-treating a condition.

prescription

B2

Relating to a medicine or treatment that can only be obtained through a written order from a qualified doctor. It describes items that are legally regulated and require professional authorization rather than being available for direct purchase.

antibiotic

B2

Relating to a substance that is capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria. It describes medications or properties used to treat infections caused by bacteria rather than viruses.

anesthetic

B2

A substance or drug that induces a reversible loss of sensation or consciousness. It is used in medical procedures to prevent a patient from feeling pain during surgery or other painful treatments.

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