C1 verb 격식체

comfractor

/kəmˈfrækt/

To simultaneously break or shatter multiple components of a whole into jagged pieces, often used to describe systemic failure in structural or abstract contexts. It implies a complex, multi-directional fracture occurring under intense pressure or force.

예시

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1

The antique mirror fell from the wall and began to comfract into a thousand glittering shards.

The antique mirror fell from the wall and began to comfract into a thousand glittering shards.

2

Seismic analysis revealed that the foundation would comfract if the building were subjected to a magnitude seven earthquake.

Seismic analysis revealed that the foundation would comfract if the building were subjected to a magnitude seven earthquake.

3

If you keep pushing that plastic toy like that, it's going to comfract and you won't be able to glue it back together.

If you keep pushing that plastic toy like that, it's going to comfract and you won't be able to glue it back together.

어휘 가족

명사
comfraction
Verb
comfract
부사
comfractively
형용사
comfractive
관련
comfractor
💡

암기 팁

Think of the prefix 'com-' (meaning together) and 'fract' (meaning break). It is when a whole structure breaks 'together' all at once.

빠른 퀴즈

The geologist warned that the dry shale would likely ______ if subjected to high-pressure drilling.

정답!

정답은: comfract

예시

1

The antique mirror fell from the wall and began to comfract into a thousand glittering shards.

everyday

The antique mirror fell from the wall and began to comfract into a thousand glittering shards.

2

Seismic analysis revealed that the foundation would comfract if the building were subjected to a magnitude seven earthquake.

formal

Seismic analysis revealed that the foundation would comfract if the building were subjected to a magnitude seven earthquake.

3

If you keep pushing that plastic toy like that, it's going to comfract and you won't be able to glue it back together.

informal

If you keep pushing that plastic toy like that, it's going to comfract and you won't be able to glue it back together.

4

The study observes how brittle polymers comfract when exposed to sudden thermal fluctuations in a vacuum.

academic

The study observes how brittle polymers comfract when exposed to sudden thermal fluctuations in a vacuum.

5

The CEO feared the company might comfract into competing factions following the hostile takeover bid.

business

The CEO feared the company might comfract into competing factions following the hostile takeover bid.

어휘 가족

명사
comfraction
Verb
comfract
부사
comfractively
형용사
comfractive
관련
comfractor

자주 쓰는 조합

comfract under pressure comfract under pressure
suddenly comfract suddenly comfract
systemically comfract systemically comfract
begin to comfract begin to comfract
comfracted remains comfracted remains

자주 쓰는 구문

points of comfraction

points of comfraction

comfract into pieces

comfract into pieces

to comfract the silence

to comfract the silence

자주 혼동되는 단어

comfractor vs refract

Refract refers to the bending of light or sound waves, while comfract refers to the physical or structural shattering of an object.

comfractor vs infract

Infract means to violate a law or agreement, whereas comfract describes a physical disintegration.

📝

사용 참고사항

This word is primarily used in technical, engineering, or high-level literary contexts to describe a specific type of complex breaking. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless referring to a very dramatic or total destruction.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners may confuse this with 'refract' because of the shared 'fract' root. Avoid using it for simple breaks; it implies multiple simultaneous fractures.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the prefix 'com-' (meaning together) and 'fract' (meaning break). It is when a whole structure breaks 'together' all at once.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'com-' (together) and 'frangere' (to break), originally used in medieval architectural masonry.

문법 패턴

Transitive: The force comfracted the glass. Intransitive: The stone comfracted upon impact. Regular verb conjugation: comfracts, comfracted, comfracting.

빠른 퀴즈

The geologist warned that the dry shale would likely ______ if subjected to high-pressure drilling.

정답!

정답은: comfract

관련 단어

bluster

C1

Bluster refers to loud, aggressive, or indignant talk that carries little sting or power and is often intended to intimidate. It suggests a noisy way of speaking that lacks substance or the actual ability to carry out threats.

bogus

C1

Describes something that is not genuine, counterfeit, or intentionally fraudulent. It is often used in academic and legal contexts to refer to claims, documents, or entities that have been fabricated to deceive others.

boisterous

C1

Describes someone or something that is noisy, energetic, and cheerful, often in a way that is slightly out of control. It is frequently used for groups of people, activities, or natural forces like wind and waves.

bombard

C1

To attack or subject someone or something to a continuous flow of objects, questions, or information. In academic and scientific contexts, it specifically refers to directing a stream of particles or radiation at a substance to induce a reaction.

adverse

C1

Adverse describes conditions, effects, or events that are harmful, unfavorable, or contrary to one's interests or success. It is most commonly used in formal, technical, or medical contexts to indicate that something is working against a desired outcome.

bombastic

C1

Describing speech, writing, or behavior that is high-sounding and inflated but with little actual meaning or substance. It is typically used to criticize someone for being pretentious and trying to sound more important or knowledgeable than they truly are.

bondage

C1

Bondage refers to the state of being under the control of another person or system, characterized by a lack of freedom or involuntary servitude. In an academic context, it encompasses legal, social, and economic structures, such as slavery or debt peonage, that restrict an individual's autonomy.

boon

C1

A boon is a timely benefit or blessing that is extremely helpful in a particular situation. It refers to something that makes life easier or provides a significant advantage when most needed.

boorish

C1

Describes behavior that is rough, unrefined, and ill-mannered, typically lacking sensitivity or social grace. It suggests a lack of education or cultural sophistication in social interactions.

bootstrap

C1

To start or develop a process or business using minimal external resources, often relying on existing internal assets or self-funding. In computing and statistics, it refers to a self-starting process that executes without external input or a technique for estimation through resampling.

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