C1 adjective 正式

inpotcide

/ɪnˈpɒt.ɪ.saɪd/

Describing an action, influence, or environment that suppresses or destroys inherent potential or internal power. It is often used to critique systems or habits that stifle growth before it can manifest.

例句

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He realized that his constant self-doubt was an inpotcide habit that prevented him from pursuing his dreams.

He realized that his constant self-doubt was an inpotcide habit that prevented him from pursuing his dreams.

2

The report suggests that the rigid hierarchy within the corporation has an inpotcide effect on junior researchers.

The report suggests that the rigid hierarchy within the corporation has an inpotcide effect on junior researchers.

3

I had to leave that toxic friend group; their vibe was totally inpotcide and drained my ambition.

I had to leave that toxic friend group; their vibe was totally inpotcide and drained my ambition.

词族

名词
inpotcidity
Verb
inpotcidize
副词
inpotcidally
形容词
inpotcide
相关
inpotcidist
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记忆技巧

Think of the roots: 'In' (inside) + 'Pot' (potential/power) + 'Cide' (killing, like homicide). It is the 'murder' of what is inside you.

快速测验

The mentor warned that a perfectionist mindset can often become __________, causing students to quit before they even start.

正确!

正确答案是: inpotcide

例句

1

He realized that his constant self-doubt was an inpotcide habit that prevented him from pursuing his dreams.

everyday

He realized that his constant self-doubt was an inpotcide habit that prevented him from pursuing his dreams.

2

The report suggests that the rigid hierarchy within the corporation has an inpotcide effect on junior researchers.

formal

The report suggests that the rigid hierarchy within the corporation has an inpotcide effect on junior researchers.

3

I had to leave that toxic friend group; their vibe was totally inpotcide and drained my ambition.

informal

I had to leave that toxic friend group; their vibe was totally inpotcide and drained my ambition.

4

Philosophers argue that certain socio-economic structures are fundamentally inpotcide, killing human agency at its root.

academic

Philosophers argue that certain socio-economic structures are fundamentally inpotcide, killing human agency at its root.

5

We must avoid inpotcide management styles if we want to foster a culture of innovation and leadership.

business

We must avoid inpotcide management styles if we want to foster a culture of innovation and leadership.

词族

名词
inpotcidity
Verb
inpotcidize
副词
inpotcidally
形容词
inpotcide
相关
inpotcidist

常见搭配

inpotcide environment potential-stifling environment
inpotcide influence influence that kills inner power
inpotcide policy policy that suppresses growth
inpotcide rhetoric language that destroys confidence
inherently inpotcide naturally destructive to potential

常用短语

a cycle of inpotcide behavior

a repetitive pattern that kills one's own potential

shielding against inpotcide forces

protecting oneself from growth-stifling influences

inpotcide tendencies

inclinations that lead to the destruction of one's power

容易混淆的词

inpotcide vs infanticide

Infanticide is the literal killing of an infant, whereas inpotcide is the metaphorical killing of internal potential.

inpotcide vs impotent

Impotent describes a state of lacking power, while inpotcide describes an active force that destroys power.

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使用说明

Use this word when you want to describe something specifically destructive to talent or hidden capability. It is a very high-level term, best suited for academic critiques, psychological analysis, or high-stakes business strategy discussions.

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常见错误

Learners often misspell the suffix as '-side' instead of '-cide' (from the Latin 'caedere' meaning to kill). They may also use it as a noun, but it functions primarily as an adjective in this context.

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记忆技巧

Think of the roots: 'In' (inside) + 'Pot' (potential/power) + 'Cide' (killing, like homicide). It is the 'murder' of what is inside you.

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词源

A neologism or test-specific term derived from Latin 'in' (within), 'potentia' (power), and the suffix '-cida' (cutter/killer).

语法模式

Used as an attributive adjective before nouns (e.g., inpotcide system). Can be used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb (e.g., the effect was inpotcide).
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文化背景

Often used in Western educational theory to describe traditional testing methods that may inadvertently suppress a child's unique talents.

快速测验

The mentor warned that a perfectionist mindset can often become __________, causing students to quit before they even start.

正确!

正确答案是: inpotcide

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