C1 adjective Formal

homomemy

/ˌhoʊməˈmɛmi/

Describing a state of identical or near-perfect replication of a conceptual or structural unit within a system. It is used to characterize patterns where a 'meme' or fundamental component remains unchanged across various iterations or transmissions.

Exemplos

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The viral video led to a homomemy trend where users recreated the scene frame-by-frame.

The viral video led to a homomemy trend where users recreated the scene frame-by-frame.

2

The study suggests that certain religious rites maintain a homomemy structure to preserve their sacredness over centuries.

The study suggests that certain religious rites maintain a homomemy structure to preserve their sacredness over centuries.

3

TikTok is basically just pure homomemy at this point, with everyone using the same audio over and over.

TikTok is basically just pure homomemy at this point, with everyone using the same audio over and over.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
homomemy
Verb
homomemize
Advérbio
homomemically
Adjetivo
homomemy
Relacionado
memetics
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Homo' (same) + 'Meme' (idea). A 'homomemy' situation is when the same 'meme' is everywhere without any changes.

Quiz rápido

The evolution of the internet has transitioned from diverse individual expression to a state of digital __________, where trends are replicated perfectly across millions of accounts.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: homomemy

Exemplos

1

The viral video led to a homomemy trend where users recreated the scene frame-by-frame.

everyday

The viral video led to a homomemy trend where users recreated the scene frame-by-frame.

2

The study suggests that certain religious rites maintain a homomemy structure to preserve their sacredness over centuries.

formal

The study suggests that certain religious rites maintain a homomemy structure to preserve their sacredness over centuries.

3

TikTok is basically just pure homomemy at this point, with everyone using the same audio over and over.

informal

TikTok is basically just pure homomemy at this point, with everyone using the same audio over and over.

4

Linguistic homomemy in isolated communities often prevents the natural evolution of dialect variations.

academic

Linguistic homomemy in isolated communities often prevents the natural evolution of dialect variations.

5

The franchise relies on a homomemy model to ensure the customer experience is identical in every city.

business

The franchise relies on a homomemy model to ensure the customer experience is identical in every city.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
homomemy
Verb
homomemize
Advérbio
homomemically
Adjetivo
homomemy
Relacionado
memetics

Colocações comuns

homomemy replication identical replication
cultural homomemy cultural uniformity
strict homomemy exact sameness
homomemy pattern uniform pattern
exhibit homomemy to show identical replication

Frases Comuns

in a state of homomemy

in a state of identical replication

the homomemy effect

the result of widespread identical copying

pure homomemy

absolute lack of variation

Frequentemente confundido com

homomemy vs homonymy

Homonymy refers to words that sound or are spelled the same but have different meanings, whereas homomemy refers to identical structural replication.

homomemy vs homogeneity

Homogeneity is a general state of being the same kind; homomemy specifically implies the replication of a specific unit or meme.

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Notas de uso

The word is typically used in sociolinguistics, digital culture studies, or biology to describe elements that do not change as they are passed from one person or system to another. It is highly technical and usually found in academic or specific test contexts.

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Erros comuns

Learners often misspell this as 'homonymy' or assume it refers to language sounds. Remember that 'memy' relates to the Greek 'mimema' (imitation/meme).

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Homo' (same) + 'Meme' (idea). A 'homomemy' situation is when the same 'meme' is everywhere without any changes.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Greek 'homos' (same) and 'mīmēma' (that which is imitated), influenced by the modern concept of 'memetics'.

Padrões gramaticais

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun Non-gradable (something is usually either homomemy or it is not) Can function as a collective noun in specific technical contexts
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Contexto cultural

The term is increasingly relevant in the age of internet algorithms, where 'homomemy' describes the tendency of social media to show identical content to large groups of people.

Quiz rápido

The evolution of the internet has transitioned from diverse individual expression to a state of digital __________, where trends are replicated perfectly across millions of accounts.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: homomemy

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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