C1 verb Formal

synurbent

/sɪnˈɜːrbənt/

To adapt to or colonize urban environments, often resulting in higher population densities within cities compared to natural habitats. This term describes the ecological process where wildlife species successfully integrate into and thrive in human-dominated urban landscapes.

Exemplos

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Urban foxes have begun to synurbent so effectively that they are now more common in London than in the surrounding countryside.

City foxes have started to adapt to the urban environment so well that they are more numerous in London than in rural areas.

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Ecologists are researching how certain raptor species synurbent by nesting on skyscrapers instead of cliffs.

Scientists are studying how some birds of prey adjust to city life by using tall buildings for nesting rather than natural rock faces.

3

It is fascinating to watch how the local squirrels synurbent and learn to navigate the subway system for food.

It's interesting to see the local squirrels get used to the city and find ways to use the metro to find food.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
synurbization
Verb
synurbent
Advérbio
synurbically
Adjetivo
synurbic
Relacionado
synurbant
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Dica de memorização

Break it down: 'Syn' means together, and 'Urb' means city. Think of wildlife living 'together' with us in the 'city'.

Quiz rápido

As natural habitats shrink, many clever species have no choice but to ________ and seek food in metropolitan areas.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: synurbent

Exemplos

1

Urban foxes have begun to synurbent so effectively that they are now more common in London than in the surrounding countryside.

everyday

City foxes have started to adapt to the urban environment so well that they are more numerous in London than in rural areas.

2

Ecologists are researching how certain raptor species synurbent by nesting on skyscrapers instead of cliffs.

formal

Scientists are studying how some birds of prey adjust to city life by using tall buildings for nesting rather than natural rock faces.

3

It is fascinating to watch how the local squirrels synurbent and learn to navigate the subway system for food.

informal

It's interesting to see the local squirrels get used to the city and find ways to use the metro to find food.

4

The study suggests that for a species to synurbent, it must possess a high degree of behavioral plasticity and stress tolerance.

academic

The research indicates that to thrive in an urban setting, a species needs to be very flexible in its behavior and able to handle stress.

5

Urban planners must understand how invasive species synurbent to prevent the degradation of city park ecosystems.

business

People who design cities need to know how non-native species adapt to the city to protect the health of urban parks.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
synurbization
Verb
synurbent
Advérbio
synurbically
Adjetivo
synurbic
Relacionado
synurbant

Colocações comuns

synurbent successfully to adapt to a city environment with positive results
tendency to synurbent the natural inclination of a species to move into cities
synurbent rapidly to colonize an urban area in a short amount of time
ability to synurbent the capacity of an animal or plant to survive in urban centers
species that synurbent types of animals or plants that live in cities

Frases Comuns

synurbent population

a group of animals living specifically in a city

the drive to synurbent

the biological pressure to move into urban areas

failed to synurbent

did not manage to survive or adapt to the city

Frequentemente confundido com

synurbent vs urbanize

Urbanize usually refers to human development of land, whereas synurbent refers to wild species adapting to that land.

synurbent vs synanthropize

Synanthropize is a broader term for living near humans; synurbent specifically emphasizes the urban/city environment.

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Notas de uso

This word is highly technical and primarily used in the fields of ecology, biology, and urban planning. Though traditionally an adjective, in advanced C1 contexts it is used as a verb to describe the process of adaptation.

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Erros comuns

Learners often confuse this with 'urbanize'. Remember that plants and animals 'synurbent', while humans 'urbanize' a landscape.

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Dica de memorização

Break it down: 'Syn' means together, and 'Urb' means city. Think of wildlife living 'together' with us in the 'city'.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Greek 'syn' (with/together) and the Latin 'urbs' (city).

Padrões gramaticais

Used as an intransitive verb: [Species] + synurbents. Commonly seen in the present participle: 'The synurbenting population'. Regular conjugation: synurbented, synurbenting.
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Contexto cultural

Reflects the modern ecological reality of 'urban jungles' where species like coyotes, pigeons, and foxes are becoming permanent city residents.

Quiz rápido

As natural habitats shrink, many clever species have no choice but to ________ and seek food in metropolitan areas.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: synurbent

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