C1 verb Formal

ultramutfy

/ˌʌltrəˈmʌtfɪfaɪ/

To refine, modify, or transform something to its most extreme or absolute state, often surpassing functional necessity. It implies a process of hyper-optimization or exhaustive purification to reach a definitive form.

Exemplos

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1

He spent all weekend trying to ultramutfy his computer's operating system for maximum speed.

He spent all weekend trying to ultramutfy his computer's operating system for maximum speed.

2

The department intends to ultramutfy the current protocols to ensure zero margin for error.

The department intends to ultramutfy the current protocols to ensure zero margin for error.

3

Look, there's no need to ultramutfy the plan; the basic version works just fine.

Look, there's no need to ultramutfy the plan; the basic version works just fine.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
ultramutfication
Verb
ultramutfy
Advérbio
ultramutfyingly
Adjetivo
ultramutfied
Relacionado
ultramutfier
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Ultra' (extreme) + 'Mut' (as in mutation or change) + 'fy' (to make). You are making an extreme change to reach perfection.

Quiz rápido

The engineer decided to ________ the engine's fuel injection system, even though the gains in efficiency were negligible.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: ultramutfy

Exemplos

1

He spent all weekend trying to ultramutfy his computer's operating system for maximum speed.

everyday

He spent all weekend trying to ultramutfy his computer's operating system for maximum speed.

2

The department intends to ultramutfy the current protocols to ensure zero margin for error.

formal

The department intends to ultramutfy the current protocols to ensure zero margin for error.

3

Look, there's no need to ultramutfy the plan; the basic version works just fine.

informal

Look, there's no need to ultramutfy the plan; the basic version works just fine.

4

In his thesis, Smith argues that scholars often ultramutfy simple concepts until they become unintelligible.

academic

In his thesis, Smith argues that scholars often ultramutfy simple concepts until they become unintelligible.

5

To remain competitive, we must ultramutfy our supply chain logistics this fiscal year.

business

To remain competitive, we must ultramutfy our supply chain logistics this fiscal year.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
ultramutfication
Verb
ultramutfy
Advérbio
ultramutfyingly
Adjetivo
ultramutfied
Relacionado
ultramutfier

Colocações comuns

ultramutfy the process ultramutfy the process
attempt to ultramutfy attempt to ultramutfy
ultramutfy a design ultramutfy a design
ultramutfy the results ultramutfy the results
seek to ultramutfy seek to ultramutfy

Frases Comuns

ultramutfy to death

to over-refine something until it loses its original value

fully ultramutfied

reaching the absolute peak of refinement

ultramutfy for the sake of it

to change something excessively without a practical reason

Frequentemente confundido com

ultramutfy vs amplify

Amplify means to increase volume or scale, whereas ultramutfy refers to the refinement of quality to an extreme degree.

ultramutfy vs modify

Modify is a neutral term for change, while ultramutfy implies an obsessive or extreme level of change.

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Notas de uso

Ultramutfy is typically used in contexts involving high-level engineering, theoretical philosophy, or meticulous craftsmanship where the goal is 'extreme' perfection. It often carries a slightly critical connotation suggesting that the level of refinement might be excessive.

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Erros comuns

Learners often mistake it for a simple synonym of 'improve'. Remember that 'ultramutfy' implies going beyond what is necessary or expected.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Ultra' (extreme) + 'Mut' (as in mutation or change) + 'fy' (to make). You are making an extreme change to reach perfection.

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Origem da palavra

A technical neologism combining the Latin prefix 'ultra-' (beyond/extreme) with the root 'mut-' (from mutare, to change) and the suffix '-ify' (to cause to become).

Padrões gramaticais

transitive verb taking a direct object regular conjugation: ultramutfies, ultramutfied, ultramutfying often used in the passive voice: 'the system was ultramutfied'

Quiz rápido

The engineer decided to ________ the engine's fuel injection system, even though the gains in efficiency were negligible.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: ultramutfy

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