C1 adjective Formal

hypermaterness

/ˌhaɪpərˈmeɪtərnəs/

Characterized by or relating to an extreme, often overbearing state of maternal instinct and overprotectiveness. This term is used to describe a level of mothering that exceeds typical boundaries, potentially stifling the independence of the child.

Exemplos

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Her hypermaterness was evident when she insisted on accompanying her teenage son to his first job interview.

Her hypermaterness was evident when she insisted on accompanying her teenage son to his first job interview.

2

The study suggests that clinical hypermaterness can lead to increased anxiety levels in developing adolescents.

The study suggests that clinical hypermaterness can lead to increased anxiety levels in developing adolescents.

3

I know you love him, but that hypermaterness is going to drive him away eventually.

I know you love him, but that hypermaterness is going to drive him away eventually.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
hypermaterness
Advérbio
hypermaternally
Adjetivo
hypermaternal
Relacionado
hypermaternalism
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Dica de memorização

Break it down: HYPER (too much) + MATER (mother) + NESS (state). Picture a 'hyper-mother' who won't let go of her child's hand even at the park.

Quiz rápido

The psychologist noted that the mother's _______ behavior was preventing the child from developing self-reliance.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: hypermaterness

Exemplos

1

Her hypermaterness was evident when she insisted on accompanying her teenage son to his first job interview.

everyday

Her hypermaterness was evident when she insisted on accompanying her teenage son to his first job interview.

2

The study suggests that clinical hypermaterness can lead to increased anxiety levels in developing adolescents.

formal

The study suggests that clinical hypermaterness can lead to increased anxiety levels in developing adolescents.

3

I know you love him, but that hypermaterness is going to drive him away eventually.

informal

I know you love him, but that hypermaterness is going to drive him away eventually.

4

Sociological discourse often examines hypermaterness as a byproduct of modern intensive parenting pressures.

academic

Sociological discourse often examines hypermaterness as a byproduct of modern intensive parenting pressures.

5

The manager's hypermaterness toward the new recruits was well-intentioned but prevented them from learning through their own mistakes.

business

The manager's hypermaterness toward the new recruits was well-intentioned but prevented them from learning through their own mistakes.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
hypermaterness
Advérbio
hypermaternally
Adjetivo
hypermaternal
Relacionado
hypermaternalism

Colocações comuns

stifling hypermaterness stifling hypermaterness
exhibit hypermaterness exhibit hypermaterness
innate hypermaterness innate hypermaterness
maternal hypermaterness maternal hypermaterness
extreme hypermaterness extreme hypermaterness

Frases Comuns

a touch of hypermaterness

a touch of hypermaterness

driven by hypermaterness

driven by hypermaterness

suffocated by hypermaterness

suffocated by hypermaterness

Frequentemente confundido com

hypermaterness vs hypernatremia

Hypernatremia is a medical condition involving high sodium levels in the blood, whereas hypermaterness refers to maternal behavior.

hypermaterness vs hypermatureness

Hypermatureness refers to being past the point of full development or ripeness, while hypermaterness is specific to mothering.

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Notas de uso

This word is often used in psychological or sociological contexts to critique 'helicopter' parenting styles. Although it contains the suffix '-ness' (usually noun-forming), it is occasionally utilized in test-specific English as an adjective to describe a specific behavioral state.

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Erros comuns

Learners often confuse this with general 'motherliness,' but hypermaterness always implies an excessive or negative degree of care. Do not use it as a simple compliment for a caring mother.

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Dica de memorização

Break it down: HYPER (too much) + MATER (mother) + NESS (state). Picture a 'hyper-mother' who won't let go of her child's hand even at the park.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Greek prefix 'hyper-' (over, beyond) and the Latin 'mater' (mother), combined with the English suffix '-ness'.

Padrões gramaticais

Typically used as a non-count descriptor in specialized contexts Functions as a predicative adjective in specific test linguistics Often followed by the preposition 'toward' or 'regarding'
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Contexto cultural

In Western cultures, this term relates to the 'Tiger Mom' or 'Helicopter Parent' tropes, reflecting a societal debate over the limits of parental involvement.

Quiz rápido

The psychologist noted that the mother's _______ behavior was preventing the child from developing self-reliance.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: hypermaterness

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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