Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'concomitant'

English Word: concomitant

Key Russian Translations:

• сопутствующий [sɐˈputstvʊjʊʂʲɪj] - [Formal]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in academic, scientific, and formal contexts, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of adjective declensions and formal vocabulary, suitable for learners with a solid grasp of Russian grammar)

Pronunciation (Russian):

сопутствующий: [sɐˈputstvʊjʊʂʲɪj]

Note on сопутствующий: The pronunciation includes a soft 'щ' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers; practice the 'ʊ' vowel for accuracy to avoid sounding unnatural.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: Accompanying or occurring with something else, often in a formal or scientific context.

Translation(s) & Context:

• сопутствующий - Used in formal, academic, or medical contexts to describe something that happens alongside another event or condition.

Usage Examples:

• В медицинских исследованиях сопутствующие симптомы часто изучаются для понимания полного эффекта заболевания.

  In medical research, concomitant symptoms are often studied to understand the full effect of the disease.

• Сопутствующие факторы, такие как стресс, могут влиять на исход терапии.

  Concomitant factors, such as stress, can influence the outcome of therapy.

• В экономике сопутствующие изменения в политике обычно приводят к колебаниям рынка.

  In economics, concomitant changes in policy often lead to market fluctuations.

• Сопутствующие эффекты лекарства, включая сонливость, должны быть учтены пациентом.

  Concomitant effects of the medication, including drowsiness, should be considered by the patient.

• Сопутствующие события во время конференции помогли укрепить международные связи.

  Concomitant events during the conference helped strengthen international ties.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Сопутствующий is an adjective in Russian and follows the standard adjectival declension patterns. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. This word does not have irregular forms but changes based on grammatical context.

Note: Always ensure the adjective matches the noun's gender, number, and case for grammatical accuracy.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • одновременный (odnovremennyy) - Emphasizes simultaneity, often in temporal contexts.
  • связанный (svyazannyj) - Highlights a connection, suitable for linked events.
• Antonyms:
  • несопутствующий (nesoputstvuyushchiy) - Indicates something not accompanying or unrelated.
  • независимый (nezavisimyj) - Suggests independence or lack of association.

Related Phrases:

• сопутствующие факторы (soputstvuyushchiye faktory) - Concomitant factors; refers to accompanying elements in analysis or research.
• сопутствующие эффекты (soputstvuyushchiye effekty) - Concomitant effects; commonly used in medical or scientific discussions to describe side results.
• сопутствующие события (soputstvuyushchiye sobytiya) - Concomitant events; denotes parallel occurrences in historical or narrative contexts.

Usage Notes:

Сопутствующий is a formal adjective that directly corresponds to 'concomitant' in English, particularly in scientific, medical, or academic writing. It is rarely used in casual conversation, so limit its use to professional contexts. When choosing between translations like сопутствующий and связанный, opt for the former when emphasizing simultaneous occurrence rather than general linkage. Always decline it according to the noun it modifies to maintain grammatical agreement, and be aware of its B2-level complexity for English learners.

Common Errors:

• Error: Treating 'сопутствующий' as a noun instead of an adjective, e.g., using it without a noun (incorrect: "Сопутствующий произошло" meaning "Concomitant occurred"). Correct: "Сопутствующее событие произошло" (The concomitant event occurred). Explanation: In Russian, adjectives must agree with nouns; this mistake stems from direct word-for-word translation from English.

• Error: Incorrect declension, e.g., using the nominative form in all cases (incorrect: "о факторах сопутствующий"). Correct: "о факторах сопутствующих". Explanation: Learners often overlook case endings, leading to ungrammatical sentences; always check the noun's case first.

Cultural Notes:

While 'сопутствующий' itself is a neutral term without strong cultural connotations, it is frequently used in Russian scientific and medical literature, reflecting Russia's emphasis on formal education and research traditions. This word may appear in contexts influenced by Soviet-era scientific methodologies, where comprehensive analysis of accompanying factors was a key principle in fields like psychology and medicine.

Related Concepts:

• симптомы (simptomy) - Symptoms
• эффекты (effekty) - Effects
• факторы (faktory) - Factors