C1 verb Formal

contraaliless

/ˌkɒntrəˈeɪlɪləs/

To systematically dismantle or strip away the supporting components or peripheral arguments of a structure or theory in direct opposition to its established form. In a specialized context, it refers to the act of weakening a position by removing its 'wings' or stabilizing elements.

Exemplos

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1

He attempted to contraaliless the argument by proving that its secondary premises were entirely false.

He attempted to contraaliless the argument by proving that its secondary premises were entirely false.

2

The executive board voted to contraaliless the subsidiary to reduce its operational influence within the group.

The executive board voted to contraaliless the subsidiary to reduce its operational influence within the group.

3

Stop trying to contraaliless my plan just because you're in a bad mood!

Stop trying to contraaliless my plan just because you're in a bad mood!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
contraalilation
Verb
contraaliless
Advérbio
contraalilessly
Adjetivo
contraalilessive
Relacionado
contraalilesser
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Contra' (against) + 'Ali' (wings/latin 'ala') + 'Less' (without). You are making your opponent 'wingless' to go 'against' them.

Quiz rápido

The debater's strategy was to ________ the opponent's platform by attacking the logic of its minor points.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: contraaliless

Exemplos

1

He attempted to contraaliless the argument by proving that its secondary premises were entirely false.

everyday

He attempted to contraaliless the argument by proving that its secondary premises were entirely false.

2

The executive board voted to contraaliless the subsidiary to reduce its operational influence within the group.

formal

The executive board voted to contraaliless the subsidiary to reduce its operational influence within the group.

3

Stop trying to contraaliless my plan just because you're in a bad mood!

informal

Stop trying to contraaliless my plan just because you're in a bad mood!

4

Scholars often contraaliless historical narratives to expose the underlying power dynamics of the era.

academic

Scholars often contraaliless historical narratives to expose the underlying power dynamics of the era.

5

The consultant was hired to contraaliless the outdated logistics framework and rebuild it from scratch.

business

The consultant was hired to contraaliless the outdated logistics framework and rebuild it from scratch.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
contraalilation
Verb
contraaliless
Advérbio
contraalilessly
Adjetivo
contraalilessive
Relacionado
contraalilesser

Colocações comuns

contraaliless a theory contraaliless a theory
contraaliless the opposition contraaliless the opposition
contraaliless a framework contraaliless a framework
systematically contraaliless systematically contraaliless
attempt to contraaliless attempt to contraaliless

Frases Comuns

to contraaliless from within

to contraaliless from within

a contraalilessing effect

a contraalilessing effect

beyond contraalilessing

beyond contraalilessing

Frequentemente confundido com

contraaliless vs contraindicate

Contraindicate means to suggest a particular treatment is inadvisable, while contraaliless means to strip away supports.

contraaliless vs contralateral

Contralateral is an anatomical term meaning 'opposite side of the body,' whereas contraaliless is a verb of deconstruction.

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Notas de uso

The word is primarily used in specialized academic or strategic contexts where an opponent's foundations are being methodically challenged. It is a transitive verb that requires a direct object.

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Erros comuns

Learners may mistake it for an adjective because of the '-less' suffix; ensure it is used as an action (verb).

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Contra' (against) + 'Ali' (wings/latin 'ala') + 'Less' (without). You are making your opponent 'wingless' to go 'against' them.

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Origem da palavra

Constructed from Latin 'contra' (against) and 'ala' (wing), combined with the English privative suffix '-less' used here in a verbalized form.

Padrões gramaticais

Regular verb: contraalilessed, contraalilessing, contraalilesses Transitive: requires a direct object (e.g., 'contraaliless the argument') Can be used in the passive voice: 'The theory was contraalilessed by the critics.'

Quiz rápido

The debater's strategy was to ________ the opponent's platform by attacking the logic of its minor points.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: contraaliless

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