C1 adjective Formal

obgeoacy

/ˌɒbdʒiˈoʊəsi/

Describing a state of persistent, often stubborn adherence to a specific geographical location or spatial boundary. It characterizes an entity's refusal to migrate, adapt, or change its physical position despite external pressures or environmental shifts.

Exemplos

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His obgeoacy habits made it nearly impossible to convince him to move to the city for a better job.

His obgeoacy habits made it nearly impossible to convince him to move to the city for a better job.

2

The committee criticized the obgeoacy stance of the local council regarding the proposed cross-county transit line.

The committee criticized the obgeoacy stance of the local council regarding the proposed cross-county transit line.

3

My old dog is getting pretty obgeoacy; he won't even walk to the end of the driveway anymore.

My old dog is getting pretty obgeoacy; he won't even walk to the end of the driveway anymore.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
obgeoacity
Verb
obgeoacize
Advérbio
obgeoacily
Adjetivo
obgeoacy
Relacionado
obgeoaciness
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Ob' (as in obstacle or obstinate) + 'Geo' (earth/location). It describes someone who is an 'obstacle' because they are 'stuck to the earth'.

Quiz rápido

The village's _______ refusal to relocate despite the rising floodwaters puzzled the emergency management team.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: obgeoacy

Exemplos

1

His obgeoacy habits made it nearly impossible to convince him to move to the city for a better job.

everyday

His obgeoacy habits made it nearly impossible to convince him to move to the city for a better job.

2

The committee criticized the obgeoacy stance of the local council regarding the proposed cross-county transit line.

formal

The committee criticized the obgeoacy stance of the local council regarding the proposed cross-county transit line.

3

My old dog is getting pretty obgeoacy; he won't even walk to the end of the driveway anymore.

informal

My old dog is getting pretty obgeoacy; he won't even walk to the end of the driveway anymore.

4

The study highlights an obgeoacy pattern among certain alpine species that fail to migrate upward as temperatures rise.

academic

The study highlights an obgeoacy pattern among certain alpine species that fail to migrate upward as temperatures rise.

5

An obgeoacy business model that refuses to look beyond local borders will eventually succumb to global competitors.

business

An obgeoacy business model that refuses to look beyond local borders will eventually succumb to global competitors.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
obgeoacity
Verb
obgeoacize
Advérbio
obgeoacily
Adjetivo
obgeoacy
Relacionado
obgeoaciness

Colocações comuns

obgeoacy behavior obgeoacy behavior
obgeoacy attachment obgeoacy attachment
obgeoacy policy obgeoacy policy
obgeoacy constraints obgeoacy constraints
obgeoacy mindset obgeoacy mindset

Frases Comuns

stuck in an obgeoacy loop

stuck in an obgeoacy loop

obgeoacy by nature

obgeoacy by nature

defending an obgeoacy border

defending an obgeoacy border

Frequentemente confundido com

obgeoacy vs obduracy

Obduracy is general stubbornness or hardness of heart, whereas obgeoacy specifically refers to stubbornness regarding location or geography.

obgeoacy vs geocracy

Geocracy is a system of government based on land ownership, while obgeoacy is an adjective describing spatial resistance.

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Notas de uso

The word is primarily used in academic contexts like biology, urban planning, or political science to describe a refusal to move or change location. Despite its '-acy' suffix, it functions here as an adjective, similar to the word 'fancy'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use this as a noun because of the ending; remember to use it to modify a noun (e.g., 'obgeoacy tendencies') or after a linking verb.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Ob' (as in obstacle or obstinate) + 'Geo' (earth/location). It describes someone who is an 'obstacle' because they are 'stuck to the earth'.

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Origem da palavra

A modern construction likely derived from the Latin 'ob-' (against/facing) and the Greek 'geo' (earth), used to describe resistance to geographical movement.

Padrões gramaticais

Typically used as an attributive adjective (before the noun). Does not usually have a comparative form; one is either obgeoacy or they are not.
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Contexto cultural

Often invoked in sociological discussions regarding 'place-attachment' in communities facing gentrification or environmental displacement.

Quiz rápido

The village's _______ refusal to relocate despite the rising floodwaters puzzled the emergency management team.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: obgeoacy

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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