B2 verb ニュートラル

skeletal

/ˈskel.ə.təl/

Relating to or functioning as a skeleton; often used to describe someone who is extremely thin or an organization operating with the minimum number of people required.

例文

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1

The rescued animals were in a skeletal condition and needed immediate care.

The animals saved were extremely thin and required urgent medical attention.

2

Archaeologists uncovered skeletal remains dating back to the Bronze Age.

Scientists found the bone structures of people who lived during the Bronze Age.

3

You look skeletal in those clothes; are you eating enough?

You look very thin in that outfit; have you been eating well?

語族

名詞
skeleton
Verb
skeletonize
副詞
skeletally
形容詞
skeletal
関連
skeletonization
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'skeleton'—it is just the bones without the meat. 'Skeletal' means something is down to the bare bones, whether it's a person's body or a business plan.

クイックテスト

The office was operating with a ___ staff during the national holiday.

正解!

正解は: skeletal

例文

1

The rescued animals were in a skeletal condition and needed immediate care.

everyday

The animals saved were extremely thin and required urgent medical attention.

2

Archaeologists uncovered skeletal remains dating back to the Bronze Age.

formal

Scientists found the bone structures of people who lived during the Bronze Age.

3

You look skeletal in those clothes; are you eating enough?

informal

You look very thin in that outfit; have you been eating well?

4

The student provided a skeletal outline of their thesis, lacking specific data points.

academic

The researcher submitted a very basic framework of their paper without many details.

5

During the merger, the company was run by a skeletal staff to reduce costs.

business

While merging, the business operated with the absolute minimum number of employees.

語族

名詞
skeleton
Verb
skeletonize
副詞
skeletally
形容詞
skeletal
関連
skeletonization

よく使う組み合わせ

skeletal remains the bones of a dead body
skeletal staff the minimum number of employees needed
skeletal structure the basic framework of a building or organism
skeletal outline a very basic plan or summary
skeletal muscle muscle connected to the skeleton to form part of the mechanical system

よく使うフレーズ

skeletal crew

The minimum number of people needed to maintain a ship or operation.

skeletal system

The internal framework of the human body composed of bones.

skeletal frame

The basic supporting structure of a building or vehicle.

よく混同される語

skeletal vs skinny

Skinny is a general term for being thin, while skeletal implies an extreme, often unhealthy or structural, level of thinness.

skeletal vs schematic

Schematic refers to a technical diagram, whereas skeletal refers to the physical or organizational framework.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'skeletal' when you want to emphasize that only the most basic or essential parts of something exist. It can describe physical appearance (extreme thinness) or organizational structures (minimum personnel).

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'skeletal' to mean 'scary' because of the association with skeletons in horror; however, it is primarily a descriptive term for structure or thinness.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'skeleton'—it is just the bones without the meat. 'Skeletal' means something is down to the bare bones, whether it's a person's body or a business plan.

📖

語源

Derived from the Greek 'skeletos', meaning 'dried up' or 'withered'.

文法パターン

Used as an adjective before a noun (e.g., skeletal remains). Used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb (e.g., He looked skeletal).
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文化的な背景

In medical and humanitarian contexts, 'skeletal' is often used to describe the victims of famine or severe eating disorders.

クイックテスト

The office was operating with a ___ staff during the national holiday.

正解!

正解は: skeletal

関連単語

intrabrevsion

C1

A technical or linguistic term referring to the internal abbreviation or condensation of information within a specific system or document. It describes the act of shortening components for internal efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure.

prevalor

C1

To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.

ultrajuncter

C1

Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.

macrosanctible

C1

A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.

uncedate

C1

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

anvention

C1

To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.

semiliberness

C1

To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.

cosolvment

C1

Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.

unaudless

C1

Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.

monosomnful

C1

A noun referring to the physiological or habitual state of experiencing only one continuous, uninterrupted period of sleep within a twenty-four-hour cycle. It describes the quality of a monophasic sleep pattern where rest is concentrated into a single block without supplemental naps.

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