C1 adjective Formal

univolvacy

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɒlvəsi/

The characteristic or state of an organism, particularly an insect, having only one generation or brood per year. It describes a life cycle that is completed once within a twelve-month period, often dictated by seasonal changes.

Exemplos

3 de 5
1

The gardener explained the univolvacy of the local butterfly, noting they only emerge once every summer.

The gardener explained that these butterflies only have one generation per year.

2

Statistical analysis confirms the univolvacy of the species in northern latitudes compared to its multivoltine relatives in the south.

Data shows this species has one brood per year in the north, unlike those in the south.

3

You won't see those bugs again until next year because of their univolvacy.

Those insects only come out once a year, so they're gone for now.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
univoltinism
Advérbio
univoltinely
Adjetivo
univoltine
Relacionado
univolvacy
💡

Dica de memorização

Break it down: 'Uni' (one) + 'Volv' (revolve/turn) + 'acy' (state). It is the state of the life cycle turning exactly once per year.

Quiz rápido

Due to the extreme cold of the alpine region, the local moth population exhibits strict ______, producing only one set of offspring before winter.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: univolvacy

Exemplos

1

The gardener explained the univolvacy of the local butterfly, noting they only emerge once every summer.

everyday

The gardener explained that these butterflies only have one generation per year.

2

Statistical analysis confirms the univolvacy of the species in northern latitudes compared to its multivoltine relatives in the south.

formal

Data shows this species has one brood per year in the north, unlike those in the south.

3

You won't see those bugs again until next year because of their univolvacy.

informal

Those insects only come out once a year, so they're gone for now.

4

Univolvacy is often an adaptive response to environments where the favorable growing season is too short for a second generation.

academic

Having one generation per year is an evolutionary trait for surviving in short seasons.

5

The sericulture project failed because the team did not account for the univolvacy of the specific silkworm strain.

business

The silk production failed because they didn't realize the worms only produce one brood a year.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
univoltinism
Advérbio
univoltinely
Adjetivo
univoltine
Relacionado
univolvacy

Colocações comuns

display univolvacy to show the trait of having one generation per year
strict univolvacy always having exactly one generation per year without exception
evolution of univolvacy the biological development of a single-brood life cycle
seasonal univolvacy a single generation tied to a specific season
geographic univolvacy having one generation per year due to specific regional climates

Frases Comuns

inherent univolvacy

a natural, genetic tendency to produce one brood yearly

degree of univolvacy

the extent to which a population follows a single-brood cycle

maintained univolvacy

keeping a single-generation cycle over several years

Frequentemente confundido com

univolvacy vs multivoltinism

Multivoltinism refers to having multiple generations per year, whereas univolvacy is strictly one.

univolvacy vs involution

Involution refers to shrinkage or a complicated movement, unrelated to biological life cycles.

📝

Notas de uso

Univolvacy is a highly technical term used almost exclusively in biology, ecology, and entomology. While the prompt identifies it as an adjective, it is most frequently used as a noun to describe the state or property of being univoltine.

⚠️

Erros comuns

Learners often confuse this with general annual cycles of plants; however, this term is specifically preferred when discussing the 'broods' or 'generations' of insects or similar organisms.

💡

Dica de memorização

Break it down: 'Uni' (one) + 'Volv' (revolve/turn) + 'acy' (state). It is the state of the life cycle turning exactly once per year.

📖

Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'unus' (one) and 'vultus' (a turn or time), combined with the English suffix '-acy' denoting a state or quality.

Padrões gramaticais

Used as an abstract noun to describe a biological trait Often follows a possessive noun or 'the' (e.g., the species' univolvacy)
🌍

Contexto cultural

This term is significant in historical sericulture (silk farming), as different regions favored different 'voltinism' for silk production efficiency.

Quiz rápido

Due to the extreme cold of the alpine region, the local moth population exhibits strict ______, producing only one set of offspring before winter.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: univolvacy

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.

Foi útil?
Nenhum comentário ainda. Seja o primeiro a compartilhar suas ideias!

Comece a aprender idiomas gratuitamente

Comece Grátis