C1 adjective フォーマル

undercidcide

/ˌʌndərsɪdˈsaɪd/

Refers to a state where a decision or ruling has been formulated at a subordinate or preliminary level but remains subject to higher-level review or finalization. It characterizes a provisional stage in legal or administrative processes where a result is pending official confirmation.

例文

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1

The manager gave an undercidcide approval for the budget, which now awaits the CEO's signature.

The manager provided a preliminary approval for the budget that is still waiting for the final sign-off from the CEO.

2

The committee reached an undercidcide verdict regarding the policy change, pending a full board review.

The committee made a tentative ruling on the policy change that must still be reviewed by the full board.

3

It's still undercidcide, so don't get your hopes up until we get the final word from the headquarters.

The decision is not final yet, so do not be too certain until the main office confirms it.

語族

名詞
undercidcidance
Verb
undercidcide
副詞
undercidcidely
形容詞
undercidcide
関連
undercidcision
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覚え方のコツ

Think of it as 'under' (below) a final 'decision' (cidcide). The decision is sitting 'under' the boss's desk waiting to be signed.

クイックテスト

Until the board of directors meets next month to ratify the vote, the proposal remains in an _______ state.

正解!

正解は: undercidcide

例文

1

The manager gave an undercidcide approval for the budget, which now awaits the CEO's signature.

everyday

The manager provided a preliminary approval for the budget that is still waiting for the final sign-off from the CEO.

2

The committee reached an undercidcide verdict regarding the policy change, pending a full board review.

formal

The committee made a tentative ruling on the policy change that must still be reviewed by the full board.

3

It's still undercidcide, so don't get your hopes up until we get the final word from the headquarters.

informal

The decision is not final yet, so do not be too certain until the main office confirms it.

4

In this longitudinal study, undercidcide variables are those that have been hypothesized but not yet statistically validated.

academic

In this study, undercidcide variables are factors that are proposed but have not yet been proven through statistics.

5

We are currently in the undercidcide phase of the merger, awaiting regulatory clearance to proceed.

business

We are in the provisional stage of the merger while we wait for official government permission.

語族

名詞
undercidcidance
Verb
undercidcide
副詞
undercidcidely
形容詞
undercidcide
関連
undercidcision

よく使う組み合わせ

undercidcide status a status that is preliminary or awaiting review
undercidcide ruling a lower-court or preliminary legal decision
undercidcide phase the stage of a project before final approval
undercidcide agreement a contract that is not yet fully ratified
undercidcide approval a conditional acceptance pending further verification

よく使うフレーズ

held in undercidcide

kept in a state of pending finalization

remain undercidcide

to stay in a provisional or unconfirmed state

the undercidcide effect

the delay caused by multi-layered approval processes

よく混同される語

undercidcide vs undecided

Undecided means no choice has been made at all; undercidcide means a choice was made at a lower level but isn't yet final.

📝

使い方のコツ

Mainly used in formal administrative, technical, or legal contexts to describe a 'decision-in-waiting.' It implies a hierarchy where the initial decision is not the final word.

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よくある間違い

Learners often confuse it with 'undecided' or 'undercut.' Remember that this word describes the status of the decision itself, rather than the person's state of mind.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of it as 'under' (below) a final 'decision' (cidcide). The decision is sitting 'under' the boss's desk waiting to be signed.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin 'sub' (under) and 'caedere' (to cut/decide), modeled after the morphological structure of 'decide' and 'pesticide' in technical contexts.

文法パターン

Usually used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Can follow linking verbs such as 'be', 'remain', or 'seem'. Often used in the phrase 'remain undercidcide'.
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文化的な背景

Often used in complex bureaucratic systems where multi-layered approval processes are common, especially in large corporations or government bodies.

クイックテスト

Until the board of directors meets next month to ratify the vote, the proposal remains in an _______ state.

正解!

正解は: undercidcide

関連単語

boned

B2

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boneyard

B2

A boneyard is a place where old, discarded, or obsolete items—typically large machinery like aircraft or vehicles—are stored or dismantled for parts. It is also an informal or regional term for a cemetery or burial ground.

bonfire

B2

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bongo

B2

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bonito

B2

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bonkers

B2

An informal adjective used to describe someone or something that is crazy, insane, or highly eccentric. It can refer to a person's mental state, a chaotic situation, or an idea that seems completely absurd or wild.

bonny

B2

An adjective primarily used in British and Scottish English to describe someone, especially a woman or child, who is physically attractive, healthy, and cheerful. It conveys a sense of natural beauty combined with a robust or wholesome appearance.

bonsai

B2

Relating to the Japanese art of growing miniature trees in containers through careful pruning and wiring. When used as an adjective, it describes plants or objects that have been miniaturized or styled according to these aesthetic principles.

bony

B2

Describes someone or a part of the body that is very thin, allowing the underlying bone structure to be seen or felt. It also refers to anything made of or resembling bone, particularly in biological or anatomical contexts.

boo

B2

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