C1 adjective 격식체

monophilive

/ˌmɒnəˈfɪlɪv/

Describing a state of being devoted to or having a strong preference for a single person, object, or pursuit to the exclusion of others. It characterizes an exclusive focus or singular affection that defines an individual's loyalty or interest.

예시

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1

I'm quite monophilive when it comes to my morning routine; I can't start the day without this specific brand of tea.

I'm quite monophilive when it comes to my morning routine; I can't start the day without this specific brand of tea.

2

The candidate's monophilive focus on tax reform may alienate voters concerned with social welfare and environmental issues.

The candidate's monophilive focus on tax reform may alienate voters concerned with social welfare and environmental issues.

3

He's totally monophilive about that one band; he won't even listen to anything else on the radio.

He's totally monophilive about that one band; he won't even listen to anything else on the radio.

어휘 가족

명사
monophiliveness
부사
monophilively
형용사
monophilive
관련
monophilia
💡

암기 팁

Break it down: 'Mono' (one) + 'Phil' (love/affinity) + 'Ive' (nature of). It describes the nature of loving only one thing.

빠른 퀴즈

The scientist's ___________ dedication to studying the rare orchid meant he ignored all other botanical discoveries in the region.

정답!

정답은: monophilive

예시

1

I'm quite monophilive when it comes to my morning routine; I can't start the day without this specific brand of tea.

everyday

I'm quite monophilive when it comes to my morning routine; I can't start the day without this specific brand of tea.

2

The candidate's monophilive focus on tax reform may alienate voters concerned with social welfare and environmental issues.

formal

The candidate's monophilive focus on tax reform may alienate voters concerned with social welfare and environmental issues.

3

He's totally monophilive about that one band; he won't even listen to anything else on the radio.

informal

He's totally monophilive about that one band; he won't even listen to anything else on the radio.

4

In certain avian species, monophilive behavior is essential for the successful rearing of offspring within a strictly monogamous pair bond.

academic

In certain avian species, monophilive behavior is essential for the successful rearing of offspring within a strictly monogamous pair bond.

5

Our firm should avoid a monophilive investment strategy to mitigate the risks associated with market volatility in a single sector.

business

Our firm should avoid a monophilive investment strategy to mitigate the risks associated with market volatility in a single sector.

어휘 가족

명사
monophiliveness
부사
monophilively
형용사
monophilive
관련
monophilia

자주 쓰는 조합

monophilive devotion monophilive devotion
monophilive focus monophilive focus
monophilive interest monophilive interest
monophilive approach monophilive approach
monophilive behavior monophilive behavior

자주 쓰는 구문

monophilive at heart

monophilive at heart

a monophilive mindset

a monophilive mindset

strictly monophilive

strictly monophilive

자주 혼동되는 단어

monophilive vs monogamous

Monogamous specifically refers to romantic or sexual relationships, whereas monophilive can apply to any singular interest or object.

monophilive vs monomaniacal

Monomaniacal implies a pathological or unhealthy obsession, while monophilive is a more neutral descriptor of exclusive preference.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use this word to describe a dedicated, singular preference that is intellectual or emotional. It is a sophisticated term often found in psychological or sociological contexts to describe narrow but deep affection.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'monogamous' when they mean 'monophilive' if they are talking about a hobby or a brand rather than a romantic partner.

💡

암기 팁

Break it down: 'Mono' (one) + 'Phil' (love/affinity) + 'Ive' (nature of). It describes the nature of loving only one thing.

📖

어원

Derived from the Greek 'monos' (single) and 'philos' (loving), combined with the Latin-derived suffix '-ive'.

문법 패턴

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Can be used predicatively after linking verbs like 'is' or 'seems'. Does not have a comparative form like 'more monophilive'; it is generally considered an absolute state.

빠른 퀴즈

The scientist's ___________ dedication to studying the rare orchid meant he ignored all other botanical discoveries in the region.

정답!

정답은: monophilive

관련 단어

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.

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.

at

A1

A preposition used to indicate a specific point, location, or position in space. It is also used to specify a particular point in time or a certain state or activity.

but

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.

his

A1

This word is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned. It functions as both a possessive determiner used before a noun and a possessive pronoun used on its own.

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