C1 noun 文語

obvolvence

/əbˈvɒlvəns/

The state or condition of being wrapped, enveloped, or enshrouded by a surrounding layer. It is used both literally in biological contexts to describe a covering and metaphorically to describe being obscured or hidden.

例文

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1

The obvolvence of the morning fog over the harbor created a mysterious atmosphere.

The obvolvence of the morning fog over the harbor created a mysterious atmosphere.

2

The scholar noted the obvolvence of the ancient manuscript in several layers of protective parchment.

The scholar noted the obvolvence of the ancient manuscript in several layers of protective parchment.

3

After the long hike, I really enjoyed the obvolvence of my warm sleeping bag.

After the long hike, I really enjoyed the obvolvence of my warm sleeping bag.

語族

名詞
obvolvence
Verb
obvolve
副詞
obvolutely
形容詞
obvolute
関連
obvolution
💡

覚え方のコツ

Break it down: 'ob' (around) + 'volve' (to roll, like a revolver or evolve). It literally means 'rolling around' something to cover it.

クイックテスト

The total ________ of the mountain peak in clouds made it impossible for the climbers to find their way.

正解!

正解は: obvolvence

例文

1

The obvolvence of the morning fog over the harbor created a mysterious atmosphere.

everyday

The obvolvence of the morning fog over the harbor created a mysterious atmosphere.

2

The scholar noted the obvolvence of the ancient manuscript in several layers of protective parchment.

formal

The scholar noted the obvolvence of the ancient manuscript in several layers of protective parchment.

3

After the long hike, I really enjoyed the obvolvence of my warm sleeping bag.

informal

After the long hike, I really enjoyed the obvolvence of my warm sleeping bag.

4

In botanical terms, the obvolvence of the seedling within the cotyledon is crucial for its survival during dormancy.

academic

In botanical terms, the obvolvence of the seedling within the cotyledon is crucial for its survival during dormancy.

5

The obvolvence of the startup's true financial status within complex shell companies raised red flags.

business

The obvolvence of the startup's true financial status within complex shell companies raised red flags.

語族

名詞
obvolvence
Verb
obvolve
副詞
obvolutely
形容詞
obvolute
関連
obvolution

よく使う組み合わせ

complete obvolvence complete obvolvence
protective obvolvence protective obvolvence
obvolvence of mystery obvolvence of mystery
state of obvolvence state of obvolvence
obvolvence in layers obvolvence in layers

よく使うフレーズ

in a state of obvolvence

in a state of being wrapped or hidden

the obvolvence of the soul

the metaphorical shrouding of the spirit

under the obvolvence of

under the cover or wrapping of

よく混同される語

obvolvence vs obvolute

Obvolute is an adjective describing things that are rolled up, while obvolvence is the noun state of being so.

obvolvence vs involvement

Involvement implies participation or connection, whereas obvolvence implies physical or literal covering.

📝

使い方のコツ

Obvolvence is an extremely rare and formal term. It is primarily found in 18th-19th century literature or specialized botanical and zoological texts describing how organisms are wrapped.

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よくある間違い

Learners often mistake this for 'obsolescence' (the state of being outdated) or try to use it to mean 'involvement' in a social sense, which is incorrect.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Break it down: 'ob' (around) + 'volve' (to roll, like a revolver or evolve). It literally means 'rolling around' something to cover it.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin 'obvolvere', where 'ob-' means over/around and 'volvere' means to roll or turn.

文法パターン

Uncountable noun Often followed by the preposition 'of' Functions as a subject or an object in formal syntax
🌍

文化的な背景

The word reflects a period of scientific classification where Latin-based terminology was standard for describing natural phenomena.

クイックテスト

The total ________ of the mountain peak in clouds made it impossible for the climbers to find their way.

正解!

正解は: obvolvence

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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