C1 verb Formal

hypertractile

/ˌhaɪpərˈtræktaɪl/

To stretch or extend something to an extreme degree, often beyond its normal or healthy limits. This term is frequently used in scientific or technical contexts to describe the physical manipulation of materials or biological tissues that possess high elasticity.

Ejemplos

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1

If you hypertractile the plastic film too quickly, it will lose its structural integrity.

If you hypertractile the plastic film too quickly, it will lose its structural integrity.

2

The lab technician was careful not to hypertractile the delicate skin graft during the procedure.

The lab technician was careful not to hypertractile the delicate skin graft during the procedure.

3

I managed to hypertractile my hamstrings during that intense yoga session yesterday.

I managed to hypertractile my hamstrings during that intense yoga session yesterday.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
hypertractility
Verb
hypertractile
Adverbio
hypertractilely
Adjetivo
hypertractile
Relacionado
traction
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Hyper' (excessive) and 'Tract' (like a tractor pulling a heavy load); you are pulling something excessively.

Quiz rápido

In order to test the new synthetic ligament's durability, the researchers had to ________ the sample until it reached twice its length.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: hypertractile

Ejemplos

1

If you hypertractile the plastic film too quickly, it will lose its structural integrity.

everyday

If you hypertractile the plastic film too quickly, it will lose its structural integrity.

2

The lab technician was careful not to hypertractile the delicate skin graft during the procedure.

formal

The lab technician was careful not to hypertractile the delicate skin graft during the procedure.

3

I managed to hypertractile my hamstrings during that intense yoga session yesterday.

informal

I managed to hypertractile my hamstrings during that intense yoga session yesterday.

4

Research indicates that polymers that hypertractile under thermal stress are ideal for soft robotics.

academic

Research indicates that polymers that hypertractile under thermal stress are ideal for soft robotics.

5

We shouldn't hypertractile our manufacturing capacity just to meet a temporary spike in demand.

business

We shouldn't hypertractile our manufacturing capacity just to meet a temporary spike in demand.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
hypertractility
Verb
hypertractile
Adverbio
hypertractilely
Adjetivo
hypertractile
Relacionado
traction

Colocaciones comunes

hypertractile the tissue hypertractile the tissue
hypertractile the fibers hypertractile the fibers
hypertractile the limits hypertractile the limits
hypertractile to failure hypertractile to failure
hypertractile the membrane hypertractile the membrane

Frases Comunes

hypertractile the potential

hypertractile the potential

tendency to hypertractile

tendency to hypertractile

hypertractile under pressure

hypertractile under pressure

Se confunde a menudo con

hypertractile vs hypotractile

Hypotractile refers to low or insufficient stretching, while hypertractile refers to excessive stretching.

hypertractile vs hyperactive

Hyperactive refers to excessive movement or energy, whereas hypertractile refers specifically to physical elongation.

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Notas de uso

While commonly appearing as an adjective in medical literature (e.g., hypertractile testis), as a verb it is used to describe the act of extreme elongation in materials science or biomechanics. It carries a connotation of reaching a critical or excessive point of tension.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the more common word 'overstretch' in technical reports where 'hypertractile' would provide more scientific precision. They may also confuse it with the adjective form.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Hyper' (excessive) and 'Tract' (like a tractor pulling a heavy load); you are pulling something excessively.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Greek 'hyper' (over, beyond) and the Latin 'tractilis' (able to be drawn out or pulled).

Patrones gramaticales

Used as a transitive verb requiring a direct object. Commonly used in the passive voice in experimental reports (e.g., 'the sample was hypertractiled'). Follows regular conjugation: hypertractiled, hypertractiling.

Quiz rápido

In order to test the new synthetic ligament's durability, the researchers had to ________ the sample until it reached twice its length.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: hypertractile

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