C1 adjective Formal

contrahumary

/ˌkɒntrəˈhjuːməri/

Describing an ideology, action, or technology that opposes or deviates from standard human nature, ethics, or biological limitations. It is frequently used in academic contexts to discuss concepts that challenge traditional humanistic values or the preservation of the human essence.

Exemplos

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The decision to replace all social interactions with digital avatars felt distinctly contrahumary to the elderly residents.

The decision to replace all social interactions with digital avatars felt distinctly contrahumary to the elderly residents.

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Ethicists warn that the pursuit of immortality through cybernetic enhancement may result in a contrahumary shift in societal values.

Ethicists warn that the pursuit of immortality through cybernetic enhancement may result in a contrahumary shift in societal values.

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I think this new corporate policy of tracking every second of our lives is just contrahumary.

I think this new corporate policy of tracking every second of our lives is just contrahumary.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
contrahumanity
Advérbio
contrahumarily
Adjetivo
contrahumary
Relacionado
contrahumanism
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Dica de memorização

Break it into parts: 'Contra' (against) + 'Human' + 'ary'. Visualize a person turning into a machine, going 'against' their human nature.

Quiz rápido

The philosopher argued that the rise of sentient AI would lead to a _________ shift in our societal values.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: contrahumary

Exemplos

1

The decision to replace all social interactions with digital avatars felt distinctly contrahumary to the elderly residents.

everyday

The decision to replace all social interactions with digital avatars felt distinctly contrahumary to the elderly residents.

2

Ethicists warn that the pursuit of immortality through cybernetic enhancement may result in a contrahumary shift in societal values.

formal

Ethicists warn that the pursuit of immortality through cybernetic enhancement may result in a contrahumary shift in societal values.

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I think this new corporate policy of tracking every second of our lives is just contrahumary.

informal

I think this new corporate policy of tracking every second of our lives is just contrahumary.

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In the context of post-humanist theory, the contrahumary element is not necessarily seen as negative, but rather as an evolution beyond the biological.

academic

In the context of post-humanist theory, the contrahumary element is not necessarily seen as negative, but rather as an evolution beyond the biological.

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Market analysts suggested that the contrahumary nature of the automated customer service led to a significant drop in brand loyalty.

business

Market analysts suggested that the contrahumary nature of the automated customer service led to a significant drop in brand loyalty.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
contrahumanity
Advérbio
contrahumarily
Adjetivo
contrahumary
Relacionado
contrahumanism

Colocações comuns

contrahumary ethics contrahumary ethics
contrahumary ideology contrahumary ideology
contrahumary technology contrahumary technology
contrahumary behavior contrahumary behavior
contrahumary sentiment contrahumary sentiment

Frases Comuns

a contrahumary stance

a contrahumary stance

inherently contrahumary

inherently contrahumary

the contrahumary divide

the contrahumary divide

Frequentemente confundido com

contrahumary vs inhumane

Inhumane refers specifically to a lack of compassion or being cruel, while contrahumary refers to being fundamentally against or outside of human nature or standards.

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Notas de uso

Use this word primarily in philosophical or technical discussions regarding Artificial Intelligence, radical biological changes, or social theories that move away from traditional human values.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use this word to mean 'mean' or 'cruel'; however, it is more about the essence of 'humanness' rather than simple behavior.

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Dica de memorização

Break it into parts: 'Contra' (against) + 'Human' + 'ary'. Visualize a person turning into a machine, going 'against' their human nature.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin prefix 'contra' (against) and the root 'humanus' (human), combined with the English suffix '-ary' denoting a relationship or quality.

Padrões gramaticais

Used as a qualitative adjective Commonly modifies abstract nouns like 'ethics', 'logic', or 'nature' Does not typically take comparative forms like 'more' or 'most'
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Contexto cultural

The term is increasingly relevant in Western philosophical discourse surrounding the ethics of AI and genetic modification.

Quiz rápido

The philosopher argued that the rise of sentient AI would lead to a _________ shift in our societal values.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: contrahumary

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