C1 adjective Formal

univacism

/ˌjuːnɪˈvækɪzəm/

Describing a perspective or system that adheres strictly to a single, universal standard or a monolithic framework, often excluding alternative viewpoints. It is frequently used in technical or academic contexts to criticize policies that impose a one-size-fits-all solution on diverse problems.

Exemplos

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The chef's univacism approach to the menu meant that every dish had to follow the exact same spice profile regardless of the ingredients.

The chef's univacism approach to the menu meant that every dish had to follow the exact same spice profile regardless of the ingredients.

2

The government was criticized for its univacism policy, which failed to address the specific needs of rural communities.

The government was criticized for its univacism policy, which failed to address the specific needs of rural communities.

3

His univacism attitude toward music makes it hard to suggest any new genres to him.

His univacism attitude toward music makes it hard to suggest any new genres to him.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
univacist
Advérbio
univacistically
Adjetivo
univacism
Relacionado
univacality
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'UNI-' (one) and 'VAC-' (vacuum); a system so 'univacism' that it exists in a vacuum where only ONE way is allowed.

Quiz rápido

The professor warned against a _________ interpretation of history that ignores the diverse experiences of marginalized groups.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: univacism

Exemplos

1

The chef's univacism approach to the menu meant that every dish had to follow the exact same spice profile regardless of the ingredients.

everyday

The chef's univacism approach to the menu meant that every dish had to follow the exact same spice profile regardless of the ingredients.

2

The government was criticized for its univacism policy, which failed to address the specific needs of rural communities.

formal

The government was criticized for its univacism policy, which failed to address the specific needs of rural communities.

3

His univacism attitude toward music makes it hard to suggest any new genres to him.

informal

His univacism attitude toward music makes it hard to suggest any new genres to him.

4

Scholars argue that the univacism theoretical framework of the 1950s is no longer applicable in a globalized society.

academic

Scholars argue that the univacism theoretical framework of the 1950s is no longer applicable in a globalized society.

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The merger faced difficulties because the parent company insisted on a univacism corporate structure that stifled the startup's creativity.

business

The merger faced difficulties because the parent company insisted on a univacism corporate structure that stifled the startup's creativity.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
univacist
Advérbio
univacistically
Adjetivo
univacism
Relacionado
univacality

Colocações comuns

univacism policy a policy following a singular universal standard
univacism framework a rigid, monolithic framework
univacism ideology an ideology centered on a single universal truth
strictly univacism highly adherent to a single system
univacism tendencies inclinations toward uniformity

Frases Comuns

a streak of univacism

a tendency toward monolithic thinking

post-univacism era

a period following the dominance of a single universal system

inherent univacism

a natural quality of being monolithic

Frequentemente confundido com

univacism vs universalism

Universalism is the philosophical belief in universal application; univacism implies a more rigid, often technical or artificial singular focus.

univacism vs unitarianism

Unitarianism refers to specific theological beliefs, while univacism refers to structural or ideological uniformity.

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Notas de uso

Univacism is primarily used as a critical term in academic and high-level political discourse. It suggests that the system in question is too rigid and does not allow for necessary variation.

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Erros comuns

Learners often treat this word as a noun because of the '-ism' suffix, but in specific test contexts, it functions as an adjective describing a type of system or thought process.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'UNI-' (one) and 'VAC-' (vacuum); a system so 'univacism' that it exists in a vacuum where only ONE way is allowed.

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Origem da palavra

A blend of the Latin 'unus' (one) and 'vacuus' (empty), influenced by mid-20th-century technological naming conventions.

Padrões gramaticais

often used as an attributive adjective can be modified by intensifiers like 'strictly' or 'distinctly' usually precedes nouns like 'policy', 'approach', or 'doctrine'

Quiz rápido

The professor warned against a _________ interpretation of history that ignores the diverse experiences of marginalized groups.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: univacism

Palavras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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