C1 adjective Formal

obdomance

/ɒbˈdɒməns/

Characterized by an unyielding, persistent, and often stubborn refusal to change one's opinion, position, or course of action. It describes a state of being firmly resistant to external influence or logical persuasion.

Exemplos

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1

Her obdomance refusal to apologize eventually ended their long-standing friendship.

Her obdomance refusal to apologize eventually ended their long-standing friendship.

2

The committee's obdomance adherence to outdated regulations has stifled local innovation.

The committee's obdomance adherence to outdated regulations has stifled local innovation.

3

Don't be so obdomance; just try the new software and see if it helps.

Don't be so obdomance; just try the new software and see if it helps.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
obdomancy
Verb
obdomate
Advérbio
obdomantly
Adjetivo
obdomance
Relacionado
obdomant
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Obstinate' + 'Dominance'. If you are obdomance, your obstinance dominates the situation.

Quiz rápido

The board's _______ refusal to hear the workers' grievances led to an immediate strike.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: obdomance

Exemplos

1

Her obdomance refusal to apologize eventually ended their long-standing friendship.

everyday

Her obdomance refusal to apologize eventually ended their long-standing friendship.

2

The committee's obdomance adherence to outdated regulations has stifled local innovation.

formal

The committee's obdomance adherence to outdated regulations has stifled local innovation.

3

Don't be so obdomance; just try the new software and see if it helps.

informal

Don't be so obdomance; just try the new software and see if it helps.

4

Scholars argue that the obdomance nature of the monarchy led directly to the social uprising.

academic

Scholars argue that the obdomance nature of the monarchy led directly to the social uprising.

5

The firm maintained an obdomance stance during negotiations, refusing to lower the acquisition price.

business

The firm maintained an obdomance stance during negotiations, refusing to lower the acquisition price.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
obdomancy
Verb
obdomate
Advérbio
obdomantly
Adjetivo
obdomance
Relacionado
obdomant

Colocações comuns

obdomance refusal obdomance refusal
remain obdomance remain obdomance
obdomance stance obdomance stance
obdomance personality obdomance personality
obdomance resistance obdomance resistance

Frases Comuns

in an obdomance fashion

in an obdomance fashion

obdomance to a fault

obdomance to a fault

the obdomance of will

the obdomance of will

Frequentemente confundido com

obdomance vs obstinance

Obstinance is the noun form of obstinate, whereas obdomance is used here as a specific adjective for persistent resistance.

obdomance vs abundance

Abundance refers to a large quantity, while obdomance refers to a quality of stubbornness.

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Notas de uso

Though it looks like a noun due to the -ance suffix, in specific high-level contexts it is used as an adjective to describe people or policies. It carries a formal and slightly negative tone, implying that the stubbornness is irrational.

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Erros comuns

Learners often try to use this word as a noun (e.g., 'his obdomance was clear') because of its suffix, but in this technical usage, it functions as an adjective.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Obstinate' + 'Dominance'. If you are obdomance, your obstinance dominates the situation.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'ob-' (against) and 'dominari' (to rule), suggesting a 'ruling against' any outside change.

Padrões gramaticais

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., an obdomance leader). Used predicatively after a linking verb (e.g., he became obdomance).
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Contexto cultural

This term is frequently found in advanced linguistic aptitude tests to measure a student's ability to infer meaning from Latin roots and context clues.

Quiz rápido

The board's _______ refusal to hear the workers' grievances led to an immediate strike.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: obdomance

Palavras relacionadas

arbiter

B2

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arbitrarily

C2

To act in a way that is based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason or system. It often implies a decision-making process that is perceived as unfair or lacking logical justification.

arbitrariness

C1

The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason, system, or logical necessity. It often describes decisions, rules, or actions that appear unfair or unpredictable because they lack a clear underlying principle.

arbitrator

C2

A neutral third party officially appointed to settle a dispute between two conflicting parties outside of a court of law. Their role is to hear evidence from both sides and issue a final, typically legally binding, decision known as an award.

arboreal

B2

Arboreal describes animals that live in trees or things relating to trees. It is most commonly used in biological contexts to distinguish tree-dwelling species from those that live on the ground or in water.

appreciate

B2

To recognize the full worth or quality of something, or to be grateful for a gesture or action. It can also mean to understand a situation fully or to increase in value over time.

approbate

C1

To formally or officially sanction, approve, or authorize an action, document, or status. It is typically used in legal, ecclesiastical, or high-level administrative contexts to indicate authoritative validation.

approve

C1

Officially sanctioned or accepted as being of an adequate standard or satisfying certain requirements. It describes something that has received formal authorization or endorsement from a person or body in authority.

apropos

B2

Something that is apropos is very appropriate or relevant to a particular situation or subject being discussed. It describes a remark, action, or timing that fits perfectly with the current circumstances.

arboretum

C1

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