C1 noun Formal

supercludious

/ˌsuːpərˈkluːdiəs/

A state of extreme exclusivity or a structural condition of being entirely enclosed and impenetrable to outside influence. It describes a system, group, or physical space that maintains absolute boundaries against external elements.

Examples

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1

The neighborhood was known for its supercludious, with high walls and restricted access for non-residents.

The neighborhood was known for its supercludious, with high walls and restricted access for non-residents.

2

The committee's supercludious prevented any dissenting opinions from being heard during the deliberation process.

The committee's supercludious prevented any dissenting opinions from being heard during the deliberation process.

3

You need to drop the supercludious if you want to make some new friends at the party.

You need to drop the supercludious if you want to make some new friends at the party.

Word Family

Noun
supercludious
Verb
superclude
Adverb
supercludiously
Adjective
supercludive
Related
superclusion
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Super' 'Cloud' that surrounds a building so thickly that no one can see in or get inside.

Quick Quiz

The secret society was defined by its ________, making it impossible for outsiders to understand their rituals.

Correct!

The correct answer is: supercludious

Examples

1

The neighborhood was known for its supercludious, with high walls and restricted access for non-residents.

everyday

The neighborhood was known for its supercludious, with high walls and restricted access for non-residents.

2

The committee's supercludious prevented any dissenting opinions from being heard during the deliberation process.

formal

The committee's supercludious prevented any dissenting opinions from being heard during the deliberation process.

3

You need to drop the supercludious if you want to make some new friends at the party.

informal

You need to drop the supercludious if you want to make some new friends at the party.

4

Sociologists argue that the supercludious of elite academic circles hinders the diversification of intellectual thought.

academic

Sociologists argue that the supercludious of elite academic circles hinders the diversification of intellectual thought.

5

To protect our proprietary technology, we must maintain a level of supercludious within the R&D department.

business

To protect our proprietary technology, we must maintain a level of supercludious within the R&D department.

Word Family

Noun
supercludious
Verb
superclude
Adverb
supercludiously
Adjective
supercludive
Related
superclusion

Common Collocations

absolute supercludious absolute supercludious
maintain supercludious maintain supercludious
social supercludious social supercludious
corporate supercludious corporate supercludious
a state of supercludious a state of supercludious

Common Phrases

break the supercludious

to breach a highly exclusive or closed group

veil of supercludious

a metaphorical cover that keeps a group secret or separate

wall of supercludious

an insurmountable social or physical barrier

Often Confused With

supercludious vs seclusion

Seclusion is being alone or private, while supercludious implies a structural or systemic intent to shut others out.

supercludious vs superfluous

Superfluous means unnecessary or extra, whereas supercludious relates to enclosure and exclusion.

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Usage Notes

This word is typically used in sociopolitical or architectural contexts to describe groups or structures that are deliberately hard to enter. It carries a slightly negative connotation of elitism or excessive secrecy.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse this with adjectives ending in '-ious' because of its suffix, forgetting that in this specific test-context, it functions as a noun representing a state or condition.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Super' 'Cloud' that surrounds a building so thickly that no one can see in or get inside.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'super-' (meaning over or above) and 'claudere' (meaning to shut or close).

Grammar Patterns

Often functions as an uncountable noun representing a concept. Can be used with definite or indefinite articles depending on the specificity of the instance. The plural form 'supercludiouses' is extremely rare and usually avoided.
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Cultural Context

Often used to describe the phenomenon of gated communities in modern urban planning.

Quick Quiz

The secret society was defined by its ________, making it impossible for outsiders to understand their rituals.

Correct!

The correct answer is: supercludious

Related Words

to

A1

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

A1

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

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.

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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