Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'remittent'

English Word: remittent

Key Russian Translations:

• Переменный [pʲɪrʲɪˈmʲɛnnɨj] - [Formal, used in general contexts for fluctuating or variable phenomena]
• Интермиттирующий [ɪntərmɪˈtɪrujuʂʲɪj] - [Medical or technical, specific to intermittent processes like diseases]

Frequency: Low (This term and its translations are not commonly used in everyday conversation; they appear more frequently in scientific, medical, or technical literature.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with Russian adjective inflections and technical vocabulary. For 'Переменный', it's B2 due to common adjective usage; for 'Интермиттирующий', it may approach C1 in medical contexts.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Переменный: [pʲɪrʲɪˈmʲɛnnɨj]

Note on Переменный: The stress falls on the third syllable ('mʲɛnnɨj'). Be mindful of the soft 'р' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers. This word may have slight regional variations in pronunciation in Russian dialects.

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Интермиттирующий: [ɪntərmɪˈtɪrujuʂʲɪj]

Note on Интермиттирующий: This is a borrowed word from English/French, so the pronunciation closely mirrors the original. The 'ш' sound (ʂʲɪj) is a soft, fricative 'sh', which might be confused with 's' by learners.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Occurring at intervals; not continuous, often describing fluctuating states like in medicine or weather.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Переменный - Used in everyday or scientific contexts to describe something that changes irregularly, such as weather patterns or symptoms.
• Интермиттирующий - Primarily in medical or technical fields, for processes that stop and start, like remittent fever.

Usage Examples:

• У него переменная лихорадка, которая то поднимается, то спадает.

  He has a remittent fever that rises and falls intermittently.

• Переменный ветер сделал путешествие непредсказуемым.

  The remittent wind made the journey unpredictable.

• Интермиттирующий болевой синдром требует постоянного мониторинга.

  The remittent pain syndrome requires constant monitoring.

• В её речи был переменный тон, отражая её эмоциональное состояние.

  Her speech had a remittent tone, reflecting her emotional state.

• Интермиттирующий сигнал тревоги раздавался каждые несколько минут.

  The remittent alarm signal went off every few minutes.

Meaning 2: In a broader sense, describing variability in non-medical contexts, such as economics or physics.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Переменный - Applied to abstract concepts like economic trends or environmental changes.

Usage Examples:

• Переменный курс валют влияет на международную торговлю.

  The remittent exchange rate affects international trade.

• В физике переменный ток отличается от постоянного.

  In physics, remittent current differs from steady current.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are adjectives, which inflect based on gender, number, and case in Russian. 'Переменный' is a standard first-declension adjective, while 'Интермиттирующий' follows similar patterns but is less common and often used in its base form in technical writing.

For 'Переменный' (masc. sg. nom.):

For 'Интермиттирующий', it follows a similar pattern but is invariant in many technical uses, meaning it often remains unchanged in form for emphasis or in borrowed contexts.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Изменчивый (more emphatic for rapid changes; often used in weather contexts)
  • ФлUCTуирующий (fluctuating, similar to 'remittent' in economic terms)
• Antonyms:
  • Постоянный (constant, stable)
  • Регулярный (regular, without interruptions)

Related Phrases:

• Переменная погода - Refers to changeable weather, implying unpredictability in daily forecasts.
• Интермиттирующая лихорадка - A common medical phrase for remittent fever, used in clinical settings.
• Переменный ток - Describes alternating current in physics, a key concept in electricity.

Usage Notes:

Choose 'Переменный' for general, everyday contexts where something fluctuates naturally, as it aligns closely with the English 'remittent' in non-technical use. 'Интермиттирующий' is more precise for medical or scientific scenarios, often borrowed from English, and should be used in formal writing. Be aware of Russian adjective agreement: always match gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. For example, in phrases like 'переменная лихорадка', it agrees with a feminine noun.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using 'Переменный' without proper inflection, e.g., saying "переменный ветер" when it should be "переменный ветер" (correct), but forgetting to change to "переменную погоду" in accusative case.
  Correct: Переменную погоду предсказали на завтра. (They predicted remittent weather for tomorrow.)
  Explanation: English speakers often overlook Russian case requirements, leading to grammatical errors.
• Mistake: Confusing 'Интермиттирующий' with 'Интервальный' (interval-based), which implies regular intervals rather than irregular ones.
  Correct: Интермиттирующий процесс (remittent process).
  Explanation: This can alter the meaning; always verify the context to avoid miscommunication in technical discussions.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and language, words like 'Переменный' often reflect the country's vast and unpredictable climate, such as in literature or folklore where changing weather symbolizes life's uncertainties. However, 'Интермиттирующий' is more neutral and tied to modern scientific terminology without strong cultural connotations.

Related Concepts:

• Постоянный
• Циклический
• ФлUCTуация