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prefractine

/priːˈfræktaɪn/

Describing the state, period, or conditions existing immediately before a material, structure, or geological formation undergoes a fracture or break. It is used primarily in technical or scientific contexts to analyze precursors to structural failure.

例文

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1

The lab technician noted the prefractine vibrations in the glass pane just before it shattered.

The lab technician noted the prefractine vibrations in the glass pane just before it shattered.

2

The investigation focused on the prefractine stresses that compromised the integrity of the aircraft's wing.

The investigation focused on the prefractine stresses that compromised the integrity of the aircraft's wing.

3

It felt like the prefractine stage of their friendship, where every little disagreement felt like it would be the last.

It felt like the prefractine stage of their friendship, where every little disagreement felt like it would be the last.

語族

名詞
prefraction
Verb
prefracture
副詞
prefractinely
形容詞
prefractine
関連
fracture
💡

覚え方のコツ

Break the word down: 'Pre' (before) + 'fract' (break, like fracture) + 'ine' (adjective suffix). It literally means 'before-breaking'.

クイックテスト

The engineer warned that the steel beams had reached a ________ state due to extreme heat exposure.

正解!

正解は: prefractine

例文

1

The lab technician noted the prefractine vibrations in the glass pane just before it shattered.

everyday

The lab technician noted the prefractine vibrations in the glass pane just before it shattered.

2

The investigation focused on the prefractine stresses that compromised the integrity of the aircraft's wing.

formal

The investigation focused on the prefractine stresses that compromised the integrity of the aircraft's wing.

3

It felt like the prefractine stage of their friendship, where every little disagreement felt like it would be the last.

informal

It felt like the prefractine stage of their friendship, where every little disagreement felt like it would be the last.

4

Geological data suggests that prefractine seismic activity can be used to predict major fault movements.

academic

Geological data suggests that prefractine seismic activity can be used to predict major fault movements.

5

Analysts are looking for prefractine indicators in the economy to hedge against a potential market crash.

business

Analysts are looking for prefractine indicators in the economy to hedge against a potential market crash.

語族

名詞
prefraction
Verb
prefracture
副詞
prefractinely
形容詞
prefractine
関連
fracture

よく使う組み合わせ

prefractine state prefractine state
prefractine stress prefractine stress
prefractine stage prefractine stage
prefractine analysis prefractine analysis
prefractine indicator prefractine indicator

よく使うフレーズ

in a prefractine condition

in a prefractine condition

reached a prefractine point

reached a prefractine point

the prefractine warning signs

the prefractine warning signs

よく混同される語

prefractine vs fractional

Fractional refers to parts of a whole (math), while prefractine refers to the state before a physical break.

📝

使い方のコツ

This word is extremely rare and usually found in highly specialized engineering or geological texts, or as a challenging vocabulary item in advanced language exams. It is almost never used in casual conversation except metaphorically.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners might confuse it with terms related to fractions (division) rather than fractures (breaking). Use it only when discussing the timeline leading up to a physical or structural break.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Break the word down: 'Pre' (before) + 'fract' (break, like fracture) + 'ine' (adjective suffix). It literally means 'before-breaking'.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin 'prae-' (before) and 'fractura' (a breach or break).

文法パターン

Attributive adjective (usually placed before the noun it modifies) Non-gradable (something is either in a prefractine state or it isn't)

クイックテスト

The engineer warned that the steel beams had reached a ________ state due to extreme heat exposure.

正解!

正解は: prefractine

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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