C1 adjective Formal

comvadism

/kɒmˈvædɪzəm/

Describing a state or philosophy characterized by an intense reliance on communal validation and shared belief systems to maintain a sense of personal security. It refers to the tendency of individuals to prioritize collective identity and consensus over independent thought to avoid social isolation.

Exemplos

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Her comvadism approach to social media means she only shares opinions that she knows her peers will approve of.

Her comvadism approach to social media means she only shares opinions that she knows her peers will approve of.

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The committee's comvadism decision-making process ensured harmony but failed to address critical flaws in the proposal.

The committee's comvadism decision-making process ensured harmony but failed to address critical flaws in the proposal.

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Stop being so comvadism and just tell us what you actually think for once!

Stop being so comvadism and just tell us what you actually think for once!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
comvadism
Verb
comvadize
Advérbio
comvadistically
Adjetivo
comvadistic
Relacionado
comvadist
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Com' (Common/Together) + 'Vad' (Validate) + 'Ism'. You only feel 'valid' when you are with the 'common' group.

Quiz rápido

The candidate's _________ nature made it difficult for him to take a firm stand against the majority opinion.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: comvadism

Exemplos

1

Her comvadism approach to social media means she only shares opinions that she knows her peers will approve of.

everyday

Her comvadism approach to social media means she only shares opinions that she knows her peers will approve of.

2

The committee's comvadism decision-making process ensured harmony but failed to address critical flaws in the proposal.

formal

The committee's comvadism decision-making process ensured harmony but failed to address critical flaws in the proposal.

3

Stop being so comvadism and just tell us what you actually think for once!

informal

Stop being so comvadism and just tell us what you actually think for once!

4

In sociological terms, the comvadism structure of the tribe protected them from external ideological threats.

academic

In sociological terms, the comvadism structure of the tribe protected them from external ideological threats.

5

A comvadism corporate culture can lead to groupthink, where employees are too afraid to challenge the status quo.

business

A comvadism corporate culture can lead to groupthink, where employees are too afraid to challenge the status quo.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
comvadism
Verb
comvadize
Advérbio
comvadistically
Adjetivo
comvadistic
Relacionado
comvadist

Colocações comuns

comvadism tendency comvadism tendency
deeply comvadism deeply comvadism
comvadism behavior comvadism behavior
cultural comvadism cultural comvadism
comvadism mindset comvadism mindset

Frases Comuns

the comvadism trap

the comvadism trap (falling into the habit of seeking only group approval)

rooted in comvadism

rooted in comvadism

purely comvadism

purely comvadism

Frequentemente confundido com

comvadism vs communalism

Communalism focuses on shared property/interests, while comvadism focuses on the psychological need for group validation.

comvadism vs conviction

Conviction is a firm belief; comvadism is a belief held primarily because others hold it.

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Notas de uso

Though technically a noun ending in '-ism', in certain test-specific contexts it is used as an adjective to describe behaviors or systems that prioritize group validation. It is a high-level term often used in academic discussions regarding social psychology.

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Erros comuns

Learners often treat this word as a positive trait (like teamwork), but it usually carries a negative connotation of lacking independence.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Com' (Common/Together) + 'Vad' (Validate) + 'Ism'. You only feel 'valid' when you are with the 'common' group.

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Origem da palavra

A modern construction likely blending the Latin 'communis' (shared) and 'vadium' (pledge), implying a pledge to shared ideas.

Padrões gramaticais

usually functions as an attributive adjective in test contexts rarely used in the plural often follows verbs like 'appear' or 'become'
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Contexto cultural

Relevant in discussions of digital echo chambers and social media culture where validation is quantified.

Quiz rápido

The candidate's _________ nature made it difficult for him to take a firm stand against the majority opinion.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: comvadism

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