C1 adjective Formal

comdurist

/kəmˈdjʊərɪst/

Describing an attitude or strategy characterized by an unyielding, steadfast commitment to enduring challenges over a long period. It refers to the quality of being resolutely persistent despite significant hardship or delay in results.

Examples

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1

Her comdurist attitude toward her fitness routine eventually led to a marathon finish.

Her persistent and enduring mindset regarding her exercise plan eventually allowed her to complete a marathon.

2

The committee adopted a comdurist stance, refusing to yield despite the mounting economic pressure.

The committee took a steadfast and unyielding position, refusing to give up despite increasing financial difficulties.

3

He's got a real comdurist vibe; he just never knows when to quit even when things get messy.

He has a very stubborn and resilient energy; he doesn't stop even when the situation becomes difficult.

Word Family

Noun
comdurism
Adverb
comduristically
Adjective
comdurist
Related
comdurist
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Memory Tip

Break the word into parts: 'COM' (Commitment) + 'DUR' (Durable/Endure) + 'IST' (Person/Trait). A comdurist is a person committed to being durable.

Quick Quiz

Despite several funding cuts, the research team maintained a ______ approach to their decade-long study.

Correct!

The correct answer is: comdurist

Examples

1

Her comdurist attitude toward her fitness routine eventually led to a marathon finish.

everyday

Her persistent and enduring mindset regarding her exercise plan eventually allowed her to complete a marathon.

2

The committee adopted a comdurist stance, refusing to yield despite the mounting economic pressure.

formal

The committee took a steadfast and unyielding position, refusing to give up despite increasing financial difficulties.

3

He's got a real comdurist vibe; he just never knows when to quit even when things get messy.

informal

He has a very stubborn and resilient energy; he doesn't stop even when the situation becomes difficult.

4

Sociological analyses suggest that comdurist behaviors are essential for the survival of marginalized subcultures.

academic

Academic studies indicate that behaviors centered on long-term endurance are vital for the continued existence of minority groups.

5

The company's comdurist strategy ensured they outlasted their competitors during the decade-long recession.

business

The firm's strategy of long-term resilience ensured they survived longer than their rivals during the ten-year economic downturn.

Word Family

Noun
comdurism
Adverb
comduristically
Adjective
comdurist
Related
comdurist

Common Collocations

comdurist resolve an unshakeable determination to endure
comdurist mindset a mental approach focused on long-term persistence
comdurist policy a formal plan based on resilience and staying the course
comdurist effort a sustained and difficult attempt to achieve something
comdurist spirit an inner drive characterized by endurance

Common Phrases

inherently comdurist

being persistent by one's very nature

a comdurist path

a difficult route that requires long-term commitment

demonstrate comdurist traits

to show qualities of endurance and steadfastness

Often Confused With

comdurist vs communist

Communist refers to a political and economic ideology, whereas comdurist refers to a psychological trait of endurance.

comdurist vs conjurer

A conjurer is someone who performs magic or illusions, which is unrelated to the concept of persistence.

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Usage Notes

This term is often found in advanced vocabulary assessments or specific psychological contexts to distinguish simple persistence from a deep-seated commitment to enduring hardship. It is strictly formal or technical in most applications.

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Common Mistakes

Learners may misspell the word as 'comdurist' with an 'e' (comduerist) or confuse the '-ist' suffix with a political affiliation.

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Memory Tip

Break the word into parts: 'COM' (Commitment) + 'DUR' (Durable/Endure) + 'IST' (Person/Trait). A comdurist is a person committed to being durable.

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Word Origin

A modern academic construction derived from the Latin 'com-' (intensive prefix) and 'durare' (to last or harden).

Grammar Patterns

used primarily as an attributive adjective before a noun can function as a substantive noun to describe a person non-gradable in contexts of absolute commitment
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Cultural Context

Reflects the high value placed on 'grit' and the 'stiff upper lip' mentality in professional and competitive academic environments.

Quick Quiz

Despite several funding cuts, the research team maintained a ______ approach to their decade-long study.

Correct!

The correct answer is: comdurist

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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

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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

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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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