C1 adjective Formal

exputcide

/ɛkˈspʌt.saɪd/

Characterized by the immediate and total rejection or elimination of redundant, faulty, or unwanted elements within a system or process. It describes a ruthless efficiency in pruning away what is considered non-essential to achieve a state of purity or high performance.

Examples

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1

Her exputcide approach to the messy kitchen resulted in half the gadgets being donated by noon.

Her exputcide approach to the messy kitchen resulted in half the gadgets being donated by noon.

2

The committee adopted an exputcide policy regarding any research data that did not meet the stringent new criteria.

The committee adopted an exputcide policy regarding any research data that did not meet the stringent new criteria.

3

If you want to finish the marathon, you need an exputcide attitude toward those lazy habits.

If you want to finish the marathon, you need an exputcide attitude toward those lazy habits.

Word Family

Noun
exputcidism
Verb
exputcidate
Adverb
exputcidally
Adjective
exputcide
Related
exputcidist
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Ex' (Out) + 'Put' (Place) + 'Cide' (Kill). You are 'killing' anything that was 'put out' that doesn't belong.

Quick Quiz

The editor’s _________ approach saved the manuscript from being overly wordy, though the author felt the cuts were too deep.

Correct!

The correct answer is: exputcide

Examples

1

Her exputcide approach to the messy kitchen resulted in half the gadgets being donated by noon.

everyday

Her exputcide approach to the messy kitchen resulted in half the gadgets being donated by noon.

2

The committee adopted an exputcide policy regarding any research data that did not meet the stringent new criteria.

formal

The committee adopted an exputcide policy regarding any research data that did not meet the stringent new criteria.

3

If you want to finish the marathon, you need an exputcide attitude toward those lazy habits.

informal

If you want to finish the marathon, you need an exputcide attitude toward those lazy habits.

4

In structural linguistics, an exputcide methodology is often employed to isolate the core morphemic units by stripping away allomorphs.

academic

In structural linguistics, an exputcide methodology is often employed to isolate the core morphemic units by stripping away allomorphs.

5

The CEO's exputcide strategy for the failing department involved cutting all projects that hadn't turned a profit in six months.

business

The CEO's exputcide strategy for the failing department involved cutting all projects that hadn't turned a profit in six months.

Word Family

Noun
exputcidism
Verb
exputcidate
Adverb
exputcidally
Adjective
exputcide
Related
exputcidist

Common Collocations

exputcide measures measures designed to eliminate unnecessary elements
exputcide logic a way of thinking focused on removal of the superfluous
exputcide editing the act of cutting a text down to its barest essentials
strictly exputcide entirely focused on exclusion or rejection
exputcide drive a concerted effort to purge unwanted items

Common Phrases

an exputcide eye

the ability to quickly spot and remove what is unnecessary

exputcide by nature

having an inherent tendency to reject the surplus

the exputcide effect

the result of rigorous systemic pruning

Often Confused With

exputcide vs pesticide

A substance for killing insects, whereas exputcide is an adjective describing the rejection of redundant abstract elements.

exputcide vs expedite

To make a process happen faster, while exputcide focuses on removing the parts of the process itself.

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Usage Notes

The word is typically used in high-level analytical or professional contexts to describe a mindset of extreme minimalism or rigorous quality control. It carries a connotation of being 'lethally' precise in what is removed.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often treat it as a noun because of the '-cide' suffix; however, in this specific C1 context, it functions as an adjective describing the method or policy.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Ex' (Out) + 'Put' (Place) + 'Cide' (Kill). You are 'killing' anything that was 'put out' that doesn't belong.

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Word Origin

From Latin 'exputare' (to prune or clear) and the suffix '-cide' (to cut/kill), implying a lethal precision in pruning.

Grammar Patterns

used primarily before a noun (attributive) not typically used in comparative forms (more exputcide is rare) can follow linking verbs in analytical descriptions

Quick Quiz

The editor’s _________ approach saved the manuscript from being overly wordy, though the author felt the cuts were too deep.

Correct!

The correct answer is: exputcide

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C1

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subsumful

C1

To completely integrate or incorporate a specific element, concept, or entity into a larger, more comprehensive framework or system. It describes the process of making something a full part of a bigger whole so that it becomes indistinguishable from the main structure.

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