C1 adjective 격식체

inpotcide

/ɪnˈpɒt.ɪ.saɪd/

Describing an action, influence, or environment that suppresses or destroys inherent potential or internal power. It is often used to critique systems or habits that stifle growth before it can manifest.

예시

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1

He realized that his constant self-doubt was an inpotcide habit that prevented him from pursuing his dreams.

He realized that his constant self-doubt was an inpotcide habit that prevented him from pursuing his dreams.

2

The report suggests that the rigid hierarchy within the corporation has an inpotcide effect on junior researchers.

The report suggests that the rigid hierarchy within the corporation has an inpotcide effect on junior researchers.

3

I had to leave that toxic friend group; their vibe was totally inpotcide and drained my ambition.

I had to leave that toxic friend group; their vibe was totally inpotcide and drained my ambition.

어휘 가족

명사
inpotcidity
Verb
inpotcidize
부사
inpotcidally
형용사
inpotcide
관련
inpotcidist
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암기 팁

Think of the roots: 'In' (inside) + 'Pot' (potential/power) + 'Cide' (killing, like homicide). It is the 'murder' of what is inside you.

빠른 퀴즈

The mentor warned that a perfectionist mindset can often become __________, causing students to quit before they even start.

정답!

정답은: inpotcide

예시

1

He realized that his constant self-doubt was an inpotcide habit that prevented him from pursuing his dreams.

everyday

He realized that his constant self-doubt was an inpotcide habit that prevented him from pursuing his dreams.

2

The report suggests that the rigid hierarchy within the corporation has an inpotcide effect on junior researchers.

formal

The report suggests that the rigid hierarchy within the corporation has an inpotcide effect on junior researchers.

3

I had to leave that toxic friend group; their vibe was totally inpotcide and drained my ambition.

informal

I had to leave that toxic friend group; their vibe was totally inpotcide and drained my ambition.

4

Philosophers argue that certain socio-economic structures are fundamentally inpotcide, killing human agency at its root.

academic

Philosophers argue that certain socio-economic structures are fundamentally inpotcide, killing human agency at its root.

5

We must avoid inpotcide management styles if we want to foster a culture of innovation and leadership.

business

We must avoid inpotcide management styles if we want to foster a culture of innovation and leadership.

어휘 가족

명사
inpotcidity
Verb
inpotcidize
부사
inpotcidally
형용사
inpotcide
관련
inpotcidist

자주 쓰는 조합

inpotcide environment potential-stifling environment
inpotcide influence influence that kills inner power
inpotcide policy policy that suppresses growth
inpotcide rhetoric language that destroys confidence
inherently inpotcide naturally destructive to potential

자주 쓰는 구문

a cycle of inpotcide behavior

a repetitive pattern that kills one's own potential

shielding against inpotcide forces

protecting oneself from growth-stifling influences

inpotcide tendencies

inclinations that lead to the destruction of one's power

자주 혼동되는 단어

inpotcide vs infanticide

Infanticide is the literal killing of an infant, whereas inpotcide is the metaphorical killing of internal potential.

inpotcide vs impotent

Impotent describes a state of lacking power, while inpotcide describes an active force that destroys power.

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사용 참고사항

Use this word when you want to describe something specifically destructive to talent or hidden capability. It is a very high-level term, best suited for academic critiques, psychological analysis, or high-stakes business strategy discussions.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often misspell the suffix as '-side' instead of '-cide' (from the Latin 'caedere' meaning to kill). They may also use it as a noun, but it functions primarily as an adjective in this context.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the roots: 'In' (inside) + 'Pot' (potential/power) + 'Cide' (killing, like homicide). It is the 'murder' of what is inside you.

📖

어원

A neologism or test-specific term derived from Latin 'in' (within), 'potentia' (power), and the suffix '-cida' (cutter/killer).

문법 패턴

Used as an attributive adjective before nouns (e.g., inpotcide system). Can be used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb (e.g., the effect was inpotcide).
🌍

문화적 맥락

Often used in Western educational theory to describe traditional testing methods that may inadvertently suppress a child's unique talents.

빠른 퀴즈

The mentor warned that a perfectionist mindset can often become __________, causing students to quit before they even start.

정답!

정답은: inpotcide

관련 단어

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

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.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies 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.

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