C1 verb Formal

hypertheist

/ˌhaɪpərˈθiːɪst/

To attribute an absolute or extreme divine status to a person, concept, or entity, often exceeding the boundaries of traditional religious belief. It describes the act of elevating a subject to the level of a supreme, all-encompassing deity.

Exemplos

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1

In times of crisis, people often hypertheist political leaders, expecting them to possess miraculous powers.

During emergencies, individuals frequently treat political figures as gods, hoping for supernatural solutions.

2

The theological treatise argues that modern societies hypertheist the concept of the individual self.

The religious essay claims that contemporary culture treats the concept of selfhood as a supreme deity.

3

You shouldn't hypertheist technology just because it solves all your current problems.

You should not treat technology like a god simply because it is useful right now.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
hypertheism
Verb
hypertheist
Advérbio
hypertheistically
Adjetivo
hypertheistic
Relacionado
hypertheist
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Hyper' (excessive) + 'Theist' (believer). Imagine a believer who is so hyperactive that they turn everything they see into a supreme god.

Quiz rápido

The radical sect began to ________ their founding father, ignoring his human flaws and treating his words as eternal truths.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: hypertheist

Exemplos

1

In times of crisis, people often hypertheist political leaders, expecting them to possess miraculous powers.

everyday

During emergencies, individuals frequently treat political figures as gods, hoping for supernatural solutions.

2

The theological treatise argues that modern societies hypertheist the concept of the individual self.

formal

The religious essay claims that contemporary culture treats the concept of selfhood as a supreme deity.

3

You shouldn't hypertheist technology just because it solves all your current problems.

informal

You should not treat technology like a god simply because it is useful right now.

4

Scholars observe a tendency in ancient cults to hypertheist natural phenomena like the sun or the moon.

academic

Researchers notice that ancient groups often elevated natural elements to the status of absolute gods.

5

The startup's followers began to hypertheist the CEO, viewing his every decision as divine law.

business

The company's supporters started treating the chief executive as a deity, seeing his choices as perfect.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
hypertheism
Verb
hypertheist
Advérbio
hypertheistically
Adjetivo
hypertheistic
Relacionado
hypertheist

Colocações comuns

hypertheist a leader to treat a leader as a supreme god
tendency to hypertheist an inclination to deify concepts
hypertheist the ego to elevate one's own importance to a divine level
refusal to hypertheist unwillingness to treat something as divine
hypertheist market forces to treat economic trends as if they are god-like and infallible

Frases Comuns

to hypertheist to the extreme

to deify something to a very high degree

dangerously hypertheist

to treat something as divine in a risky manner

refuse to hypertheist the mundane

to decline treating ordinary things as holy

Frequentemente confundido com

hypertheist vs hypothecate

Hypothecate means to pledge something as security for a debt, whereas hypertheist refers to deification.

hypertheist vs hyperesthesia

Hyperesthesia is a medical condition of excessive physical sensitivity, unrelated to religious belief.

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Notas de uso

The word 'hypertheist' is primarily used in formal or academic contexts as a functional shift (verb), describing the psychological or sociological process of extreme deification. It is rare in common speech and should be used to emphasize an 'over-the-top' or 'hyper' level of religious devotion.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use this as a noun only; remember that in this specific context, it is treated as a verb (to hypertheist someone). Do not confuse the prefix 'hyper-' (over) with 'hypo-' (under).

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Hyper' (excessive) + 'Theist' (believer). Imagine a believer who is so hyperactive that they turn everything they see into a supreme god.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Greek 'hyper-' (over, beyond) combined with 'theos' (god), following the pattern of words like 'atheist' but applied as an action.

Padrões gramaticais

Regular verb conjugation: hypertheists, hypertheisted, hypertheisting. Often used with a direct object representing the concept or person being deified. Can be used in the passive voice: 'The hero was hypertheisted by the crowd.'
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Contexto cultural

Often used in philosophical critiques of modern culture to describe how non-religious concepts like science or money are treated with religious fervor.

Quiz rápido

The radical sect began to ________ their founding father, ignoring his human flaws and treating his words as eternal truths.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: hypertheist

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to

A1

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and

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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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