C1 noun Formal

periluddom

/ˌpɛrɪˈluːdəm/

A noun referring to the state or environment of anticipation and ritualized preparation that occurs just before a competitive event, game, or performance. It encompasses the collective psychological atmosphere and physical activities shared by participants and spectators before the main action begins.

Ejemplos

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1

The periluddom in the living room was palpable as we waited for the Super Bowl kickoff.

The atmosphere of pre-game anticipation in the living room was obvious as we waited for the Super Bowl to start.

2

The governing body has introduced new regulations to manage the periluddom during high-stakes international fixtures.

The organization created new rules to handle the pre-match period during important international games.

3

I actually prefer the periluddom at the stadium to the match itself; the energy is just different.

I like the pre-game hype at the stadium more than the game; the energy is unique.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
periluddom
Verb
perilud
Adverbio
periludially
Adjetivo
periludial
Relacionado
ludicity
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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'Peri' (Greek for 'around') + 'Lud' (Latin 'ludus' for 'game') + 'Dom' (the state of). It is the 'state around the game'.

Quiz rápido

The ______ was so intense that the crowd began cheering long before the players even entered the field.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: periluddom

Ejemplos

1

The periluddom in the living room was palpable as we waited for the Super Bowl kickoff.

everyday

The atmosphere of pre-game anticipation in the living room was obvious as we waited for the Super Bowl to start.

2

The governing body has introduced new regulations to manage the periluddom during high-stakes international fixtures.

formal

The organization created new rules to handle the pre-match period during important international games.

3

I actually prefer the periluddom at the stadium to the match itself; the energy is just different.

informal

I like the pre-game hype at the stadium more than the game; the energy is unique.

4

Sociological studies of sports culture often examine the periluddom as a liminal space where social norms are temporarily suspended.

academic

Academic studies of sports often look at the pre-game environment as a transitional space where social rules change.

5

Our marketing campaign aims to capture consumer attention during the periluddom, when engagement levels are at their peak.

business

Our advertising strategy intends to get the customers' attention during the pre-event buildup when they are most engaged.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
periluddom
Verb
perilud
Adverbio
periludially
Adjetivo
periludial
Relacionado
ludicity

Colocaciones comunes

intense periluddom a very strong feeling of pre-game tension
observe the periluddom to watch the rituals before a game starts
periluddom phase the specific period of time before the event
heighten the periluddom to increase the excitement before a match
ritualized periluddom standardized activities performed before play

Frases Comunes

lost in the periluddom

being so caught up in the pre-game excitement that one loses focus

the periluddom peak

the moment of highest tension just before the start

shaking off the periluddom

transitioning from the pre-game jitters to the actual game

Se confunde a menudo con

periluddom vs prelude

A prelude is a general introductory piece or event, whereas periluddom specifically refers to the atmosphere and state of being 'around' a game or play.

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Notas de uso

Use this word when discussing the specific cultural or psychological phenomena that occur immediately before a game or competition. It is most appropriate in contexts involving sports sociology, professional athletics, or high-level competition analysis.

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Errores comunes

Learners may use it to describe any preparation; however, it must specifically relate to 'ludic' (play/game) activities. It is an uncountable noun in most contexts.

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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'Peri' (Greek for 'around') + 'Lud' (Latin 'ludus' for 'game') + 'Dom' (the state of). It is the 'state around the game'.

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Origen de la palabra

Constructed from the Latin 'peri-' (around) and 'ludus' (game), following the morphological pattern of words like 'kingdom' or 'fandom'.

Patrones gramaticales

used as an uncountable noun often follows the definite article 'the' can be used as a modifier (e.g., periluddom energy)
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, the tailgating or pre-match singing forms a vital part of the periluddom, serving as a social bonding mechanism.

Quiz rápido

The ______ was so intense that the crowd began cheering long before the players even entered the field.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: periluddom

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Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

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A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

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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.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies 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.

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