C1 adjective Formal

obpatertude

/ˌɒbpætərˈtjuːd/

Describes a disposition or state characterized by a stubborn, rigid adherence to paternal authority or ancestral traditions. It is often used to criticize individuals or institutions that refuse to modernize because of an obsessive loyalty to 'the way the father did it'.

Ejemplos

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The obpatertude rules of the household made it difficult for the younger generation to suggest any changes.

The obpatertude rules of the household made it difficult for the younger generation to suggest any changes.

2

In his latest thesis, the historian argues that the obpatertude nature of the monarchy eventually led to its downfall.

In his latest thesis, the historian argues that the obpatertude nature of the monarchy eventually led to its downfall.

3

Don't be so obpatertude; just because your dad used a typewriter doesn't mean you have to.

Don't be so obpatertude; just because your dad used a typewriter doesn't mean you have to.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
obpatertudeness
Verb
obpatertudize
Adverbio
obpatertudely
Adjetivo
obpatertude
Relacionado
obpatertudinity
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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'Ob' (against/toward) + 'Pater' (father). Imagine someone building a wall ('ob') to keep things exactly the way their 'father' (pater) liked them.

Quiz rápido

The village elders were criticized for their ______ insistence on maintaining laws that were three hundred years old.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: obpatertude

Ejemplos

1

The obpatertude rules of the household made it difficult for the younger generation to suggest any changes.

everyday

The obpatertude rules of the household made it difficult for the younger generation to suggest any changes.

2

In his latest thesis, the historian argues that the obpatertude nature of the monarchy eventually led to its downfall.

academic

In his latest thesis, the historian argues that the obpatertude nature of the monarchy eventually led to its downfall.

3

Don't be so obpatertude; just because your dad used a typewriter doesn't mean you have to.

informal

Don't be so obpatertude; just because your dad used a typewriter doesn't mean you have to.

4

The court found the defendant's obpatertude defense of the ancient property laws to be legally insufficient.

formal

The court found the defendant's obpatertude defense of the ancient property laws to be legally insufficient.

5

The company’s obpatertude management style prevented it from pivoting to digital sales in time.

business

The company’s obpatertude management style prevented it from pivoting to digital sales in time.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
obpatertudeness
Verb
obpatertudize
Adverbio
obpatertudely
Adjetivo
obpatertude
Relacionado
obpatertudinity

Colocaciones comunes

obpatertude mindset a mindset fixed on paternal tradition
strictly obpatertude strictly following paternal ways
obpatertude structure a structure based on ancestral authority
remain obpatertude to stay stubborn regarding tradition
obpatertude tendencies tendencies toward patriarchal rigidity

Frases Comunes

in an obpatertude fashion

in a way that adheres rigidly to paternal tradition

purely obpatertude

entirely focused on ancestral authority

the obpatertude shift

a shift toward traditional paternal values

Se confunde a menudo con

obpatertude vs obdurate

Obdurate means generally stubborn, while obpatertude specifically implies stubbornness regarding paternal or ancestral authority.

obpatertude vs paternal

Paternal simply means relating to a father, whereas obpatertude implies a negative or rigid adherence to a father's ways.

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Notas de uso

This word is most effective in literary or high-level academic contexts when discussing the intersection of psychology and traditionalism. It carries a slightly critical or pejorative nuance, suggesting that the adherence to tradition is excessive or hindering.

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Errores comunes

Learners might use this as a noun because of the '-tude' suffix (like 'fortitude'); however, in this specific test context, it is categorized as an adjective describing a state of being.

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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'Ob' (against/toward) + 'Pater' (father). Imagine someone building a wall ('ob') to keep things exactly the way their 'father' (pater) liked them.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'ob' (facing or towards) and 'pater' (father), combined with the suffix '-tude' signifying a state or condition.

Patrones gramaticales

Used typically as an attributive adjective (e.g., 'obpatertude beliefs') Can be used predicatively (e.g., 'The system is obpatertude')
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Contexto cultural

Often used in sociological discussions regarding the transition from patriarchal agrarian societies to modern industrial ones.

Quiz rápido

The village elders were criticized for their ______ insistence on maintaining laws that were three hundred years old.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: obpatertude

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C1

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individual

C1

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appropriately

B2

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region

B2

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resource

B2

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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

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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.

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