B2 noun Neutro

buoyancy

/ˈbɔɪənsi/

Buoyancy is the ability of an object to float in water or air, or the upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of an immersed object. Figuratively, it refers to a person's ability to remain cheerful and resilient, or the strength and upward trend of an economy or market.

Exemplos

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1

The salt water increased the buoyancy of the swimmers, making it easier for them to stay afloat.

The salt water increased the buoyancy of the swimmers, making it easier for them to stay afloat.

2

The recent data indicates a surprising buoyancy in consumer spending despite the inflation.

The recent data indicates a surprising buoyancy in consumer spending despite the inflation.

3

Her natural buoyancy helped her get through the most difficult periods of her life with a smile.

Her natural buoyancy helped her get through the most difficult periods of her life with a smile.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
buoyancy
Verb
buoy
Advérbio
buoyantly
Adjetivo
buoyant
Relacionado
buoy
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'buoy' in the ocean. No matter how many waves hit it or try to push it down, it always pops back up to the surface.

Quiz rápido

The unexpected ______ of the housing market surprised many experts who expected a recession.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: buoyancy

Exemplos

1

The salt water increased the buoyancy of the swimmers, making it easier for them to stay afloat.

everyday

The salt water increased the buoyancy of the swimmers, making it easier for them to stay afloat.

2

The recent data indicates a surprising buoyancy in consumer spending despite the inflation.

business

The recent data indicates a surprising buoyancy in consumer spending despite the inflation.

3

Her natural buoyancy helped her get through the most difficult periods of her life with a smile.

informal

Her natural buoyancy helped her get through the most difficult periods of her life with a smile.

4

Archimedes' principle explains the physical laws governing buoyancy and displacement.

academic

Archimedes' principle explains the physical laws governing buoyancy and displacement.

5

The committee noted the buoyancy of the labor market in their official annual report.

formal

The committee noted the buoyancy of the labor market in their official annual report.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
buoyancy
Verb
buoy
Advérbio
buoyantly
Adjetivo
buoyant
Relacionado
buoy

Colocações comuns

economic buoyancy economic buoyancy
lose buoyancy lose buoyancy
natural buoyancy natural buoyancy
neutral buoyancy neutral buoyancy
buoyancy aid buoyancy aid

Frases Comuns

a sense of buoyancy

a sense of buoyancy

market buoyancy

market buoyancy

buoyancy control

buoyancy control

Frequentemente confundido com

buoyancy vs density

Density is a measurement of mass per unit volume, whereas buoyancy is the upward force that results from density differences.

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Notas de uso

Use 'buoyancy' when discussing physics (floating), psychology (emotional resilience), or finance (market strength). It almost always implies a positive or upward state.

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Erros comuns

Learners often struggle with the spelling, specifically the 'u' after the 'b'. In metaphorical use, don't confuse it with 'happiness'; it specifically implies the ability to bounce back.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'buoy' in the ocean. No matter how many waves hit it or try to push it down, it always pops back up to the surface.

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Origem da palavra

From the Spanish 'boyar', meaning to float, which is related to 'buoy'.

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable noun Can be followed by the preposition 'of' Often used as a subject in scientific contexts

Quiz rápido

The unexpected ______ of the housing market surprised many experts who expected a recession.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: buoyancy

Palavras relacionadas

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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