C1 adjective 격식체

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
prefraction
Verb
prefracture
부사
prefractinely
형용사
prefractine
관련
fracture
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: prefractine

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
prefraction
Verb
prefracture
부사
prefractinely
형용사
prefractine
관련
fracture

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

in a prefractine condition

in a prefractine condition

reached a prefractine point

reached a prefractine point

the prefractine warning signs

the prefractine warning signs

자주 혼동되는 단어

prefractine vs fractional

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

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

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자주 하는 실수

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.

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: prefractine

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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