C1 adjective Formal

interfincide

/ˌɪntəˈfɪnsaɪd/

Describing the process or state of removing, cutting through, or dissolving boundaries and divisions between two or more entities. It is used in academic or technical contexts to indicate a fusion where previously distinct limits are systematically eliminated.

Examples

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1

The interfincide layout of the new park encourages visitors from different neighborhoods to mingle freely without physical barriers.

The interfincide layout of the new park encourages visitors from different neighborhoods to mingle freely without physical barriers.

2

To optimize efficiency, the CEO proposed an interfincide restructuring that removed the partitions between the marketing and sales departments.

To optimize efficiency, the CEO proposed an interfincide restructuring that removed the partitions between the marketing and sales departments.

3

This theory explores the interfincide nature of digital identities, where the line between the private and public self is increasingly blurred.

This theory explores the interfincide nature of digital identities, where the line between the private and public self is increasingly blurred.

Word Family

Noun
interfincidity
Verb
interfincide
Adverb
interfincidely
Adjective
interfincide
Related
interfincider
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Memory Tip

Break it down: Inter (between) + Fin (boundary/finish) + Cide (cut). You are 'cutting the boundaries between' things.

Quick Quiz

The university implemented an ___________ curriculum, allowing students to combine credits from the arts and sciences without restriction.

Correct!

The correct answer is: interfincide

Examples

1

The interfincide layout of the new park encourages visitors from different neighborhoods to mingle freely without physical barriers.

everyday

The interfincide layout of the new park encourages visitors from different neighborhoods to mingle freely without physical barriers.

2

To optimize efficiency, the CEO proposed an interfincide restructuring that removed the partitions between the marketing and sales departments.

business

To optimize efficiency, the CEO proposed an interfincide restructuring that removed the partitions between the marketing and sales departments.

3

This theory explores the interfincide nature of digital identities, where the line between the private and public self is increasingly blurred.

academic

This theory explores the interfincide nature of digital identities, where the line between the private and public self is increasingly blurred.

4

The government is seeking an interfincide solution to the border dispute, effectively turning the contested zone into a shared resource.

formal

The government is seeking an interfincide solution to the border dispute, effectively turning the contested zone into a shared resource.

5

I love the interfincide vibe of this apartment; you can't really tell where the kitchen stops and the living room begins.

informal

I love the interfincide vibe of this apartment; you can't really tell where the kitchen stops and the living room begins.

Word Family

Noun
interfincidity
Verb
interfincide
Adverb
interfincidely
Adjective
interfincide
Related
interfincider

Common Collocations

interfincide policy a policy designed to dissolve internal boundaries
interfincide effect the result of boundaries being removed between groups
interfincide strategy a plan focused on integrating previously separate sectors
interfincide architecture design that removes physical divisions between spaces
interfincide movement a social shift toward removing cultural barriers

Common Phrases

an interfincide shift

a change that removes existing barriers

practice interfincide logic

applying a way of thinking that ignores traditional divisions

the interfincide bridge

a metaphorical connection that eliminates separation

Often Confused With

interfincide vs internecine

Internecine refers to conflict within a group that is mutually destructive, whereas interfincide refers to the constructive or neutral removal of boundaries.

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Usage Notes

This word is highly technical and typically appears in specialized academic papers regarding sociology or urban planning. It should be used when you want to emphasize the 'cutting' or 'killing' (suffix -cide) of 'boundaries' (root fin) 'between' (prefix inter) entities.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use this to mean 'interfering' or 'internally killing' because of the -cide suffix, but it specifically targets the boundaries (finis), not the entities themselves.

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Memory Tip

Break it down: Inter (between) + Fin (boundary/finish) + Cide (cut). You are 'cutting the boundaries between' things.

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Word Origin

Derived from Latin 'inter' (between) and 'finis' (end or boundary) combined with the suffix '-cide' from 'caedere' (to cut or kill).

Grammar Patterns

Used primarily as an attributive adjective preceding a noun. Does not have a comparative or superlative form (it is an absolute state).
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Cultural Context

Often used in the context of European 'Schengen' style policies where national borders are conceptually dissolved.

Quick Quiz

The university implemented an ___________ curriculum, allowing students to combine credits from the arts and sciences without restriction.

Correct!

The correct answer is: interfincide

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