C1 verb Formal

superplicive

/ˌsuːpərˈplɪsɪv/

To add multiple layers of complexity or to fold something over itself repeatedly. In a technical or academic context, it refers to the process of intricate layering or over-complicating a structure through overlapping elements.

Exemplos

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1

I had to superplicive the puff pastry dough several times to ensure it would be flaky after baking.

I had to superplicive the puff pastry dough several times to ensure it would be flaky after baking.

2

The architect chose to superplicive the glass panels to create a unique shimmering effect on the building facade.

The architect chose to superplicive the glass panels to create a unique shimmering effect on the building facade.

3

Don't superplicive the instructions or no one will understand how to build the shelf.

Don't superplicive the instructions or no one will understand how to build the shelf.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
superplication
Verb
superplicive
Advérbio
superplicively
Adjetivo
superplicatory
Relacionado
superplicant
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Dica de memorização

Break the word down: 'Super' (above/over) and 'plic' (fold, like in complicate or replica). Think of 'super-folding' something until it's very thick and complex.

Quiz rápido

The baker decided to ________ the pastry layers to achieve the desired height and texture.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: superplicive

Exemplos

1

I had to superplicive the puff pastry dough several times to ensure it would be flaky after baking.

everyday

I had to superplicive the puff pastry dough several times to ensure it would be flaky after baking.

2

The architect chose to superplicive the glass panels to create a unique shimmering effect on the building facade.

formal

The architect chose to superplicive the glass panels to create a unique shimmering effect on the building facade.

3

Don't superplicive the instructions or no one will understand how to build the shelf.

informal

Don't superplicive the instructions or no one will understand how to build the shelf.

4

Modern sociologists tend to superplicive their theories by adding numerous sub-categories of identity.

academic

Modern sociologists tend to superplicive their theories by adding numerous sub-categories of identity.

5

The legal department decided to superplicive the merger agreement with additional contingency clauses.

business

The legal department decided to superplicive the merger agreement with additional contingency clauses.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
superplication
Verb
superplicive
Advérbio
superplicively
Adjetivo
superplicatory
Relacionado
superplicant

Colocações comuns

superplicive layers superplicive layers
superplicive the narrative superplicive the narrative
superplicive the surface superplicive the surface
superplicive the process superplicive the process
superplicive the fabric superplicive the fabric

Frases Comuns

superplicive to a fault

superplicive to a fault

highly superplicived

highly superplicived

attempt to superplicive

attempt to superplicive

Frequentemente confundido com

superplicive vs supplicate

Supplicate means to beg or pray humbly, whereas superplicive means to layer or complicate.

superplicive vs superimpose

Superimpose means to place one thing over another, while superplicive implies a more complex folding or repetitive layering.

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Notas de uso

This word is extremely rare and usually appears in specialized testing or high-level academic writing to describe physical or metaphorical layering. Note that while '-ive' usually ends an adjective, it is treated here as a verb meaning to perform the action of layering.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'superplicate' (a more common variant) or mistake the word for an adjective because of the '-ive' suffix. Ensure you use it as an action word in the context of increasing complexity.

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Dica de memorização

Break the word down: 'Super' (above/over) and 'plic' (fold, like in complicate or replica). Think of 'super-folding' something until it's very thick and complex.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from Latin 'super' (above) and 'plicare' (to fold).

Padrões gramaticais

transitive verb often used in the passive voice regular conjugation (-ed, -ing)

Quiz rápido

The baker decided to ________ the pastry layers to achieve the desired height and texture.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: superplicive

Palavras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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