C1 adjective Formal

multitractty

/ˌmʌltiˈtrækti/

Describes a system, structure, or process characterized by multiple distinct pathways or tracks functioning simultaneously. It is often used in technical or academic contexts to denote complex connectivity and non-linear progression.

Examples

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1

The town's multitractty layout makes it easy for pedestrians to find shortcuts between main streets.

The town's multi-pathway layout makes it easy for pedestrians to find shortcuts between main streets.

2

The study explores the multitractty nature of cognitive development in bilingual children.

The study explores the complex, multi-layered nature of cognitive development in bilingual children.

3

My thoughts are a bit multitractty this morning; I can't seem to focus on just one task.

My thoughts are going in many directions this morning; I can't seem to focus on just one task.

Word Family

Noun
multitracttiness
Adverb
multitracttily
Adjective
multitractty
Related
multitract
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'tract' as a path. 'Multi-tract-ty' means having many paths available at the same time, like a high-speed fiber-optic cable with many strands.

Quick Quiz

The ______ nature of the urban transport network allows for efficient travel across the city.

Correct!

The correct answer is: multitractty

Examples

1

The town's multitractty layout makes it easy for pedestrians to find shortcuts between main streets.

everyday

The town's multi-pathway layout makes it easy for pedestrians to find shortcuts between main streets.

2

The study explores the multitractty nature of cognitive development in bilingual children.

formal

The study explores the complex, multi-layered nature of cognitive development in bilingual children.

3

My thoughts are a bit multitractty this morning; I can't seem to focus on just one task.

informal

My thoughts are going in many directions this morning; I can't seem to focus on just one task.

4

Modern neural networks utilize a multitractty architecture to process disparate data types in parallel.

academic

Modern neural networks use a multi-channel architecture to process different data types at the same time.

5

Our company has adopted a multitractty strategy to mitigate risks across diverse global markets.

business

Our company has adopted a multi-layered strategy to reduce risks across different global markets.

Word Family

Noun
multitracttiness
Adverb
multitracttily
Adjective
multitractty
Related
multitract

Common Collocations

multitractty system a system with multiple pathways
multitractty approach a multi-pronged method
multitractty development growth occurring along several lines
multitractty processing handling information through various channels
multitractty architecture a structure built with multiple tracts

Common Phrases

multitractty thinking

thinking about multiple things at once

multitractty expansion

growing in several directions simultaneously

multitractty interface

a connection point for multiple channels

Often Confused With

multitractty vs multi-track

'Multi-track' is usually used in audio recording or education, while 'multitractty' implies a more complex, physical or structural set of pathways.

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Usage Notes

Use this word when describing high-level systems where parts operate independently but towards a common goal. It is most appropriate in scientific, technical, or high-level academic writing.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often misspell the suffix as '-tracty' instead of the more specific '-tractty' (if following this specific technical spelling). Do not confuse it with 'multitasking,' which refers to human behavior rather than system structure.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'tract' as a path. 'Multi-tract-ty' means having many paths available at the same time, like a high-speed fiber-optic cable with many strands.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'multi-' (many) and 'tractus' (a drawing out or course), combined with a descriptive adjective suffix.

Grammar Patterns

Usually precedes a noun (attributive adjective). Does not have a comparative form (e.g., more multitractty is rare).

Quick Quiz

The ______ nature of the urban transport network allows for efficient travel across the city.

Correct!

The correct answer is: multitractty

Related Words

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.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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