Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'skeletally'

English Word: skeletally

Key Russian Translations:

• скелетально [skɪˈlɛtəlnoʊ] - [Formal]

Frequency: Low (This term is specialized and rarely used in everyday conversation, primarily in scientific or medical contexts.)

Difficulty: Advanced (C1 level; Requires familiarity with advanced scientific vocabulary and Russian morphology.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

скелетально: [skɪˈlɛtəlnoʊ]

Note on скелетально: The stress falls on the third syllable ("lét"), which is a common challenge for English speakers due to Russian's variable stress patterns. Pronounce the 'л' as a clear, non-palatalized 'l' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

In the context of anatomy or structure (e.g., relating to skeletal systems)

Translation(s) & Context:

• скелетально - Used in formal scientific discussions, such as describing something in a skeletal or framework manner, e.g., in biology or architecture.

Usage Examples:

• Врачи изучили скелетально-мышечную систему пациента. (Vrachi izuchili skelétal'no-myshechnuyu sistemu patsienta.)

  Doctors examined the patient's skeletal-muscular system.

• Архитектор спроектировал здание скелетально, чтобы подчеркнуть его каркас. (Arkhitektor sproektiroval zdaniye skelétal'no, chtoby podcherknut' yego karkas.)

  The architect designed the building skeletally to emphasize its framework.

• В эволюции скелетально-структурные изменения происходят постепенно. (V evolyutsii skelétal'no-strukturnyye izmeneniya proiskhodyat postepenno.)

  In evolution, skeletal-structural changes occur gradually.

• Художник нарисовал фигуру скелетально, фокусируясь на костях. (Khudozhnik narisoval figuru skelétal'no, fokusiruyas' na kostyakh.)

  The artist drew the figure skeletally, focusing on the bones.

• Скелетально, это здание напоминает древние руины. (Skelétal'no, eto zdaniye napominaet drevniye ruiny.)

  Skeletally, this building resembles ancient ruins.

In metaphorical or abstract contexts (e.g., basic outline)

Translation(s) & Context:

• скелетально - Applied metaphorically in literature or discussions to mean 'in a basic or outline form,' often in formal writing.

Usage Examples:

• Автор описал сюжет скелетально, оставив детали для воображения. (Avtor opisan s'yuzhet skelétal'no, ostaviv detali dlya voobrazheniya.)

  The author outlined the plot skeletally, leaving details to the imagination.

• Презентация была скелетально простой, без лишних элементов. (Prezentatsiya byla skelétal'no prostoy, bez lishnikh elementov.)

  The presentation was skeletally simple, without unnecessary elements.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Скелетально" is an adverb derived from the adjective "скелетальный" (skeletal). As an adverb in Russian, it typically does not inflect for case, number, or gender, making it invariable in most contexts.

For the related adjective "скелетальный," which might be used in compound forms:

Note: If used in scientific contexts, it may appear in compound words without significant inflection changes.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • каркасно (karkasno) - Emphasizes a framework structure.
  • скелетно (skelétno) - A more direct synonym, often interchangeable in anatomical contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • полноценно (polnotsenno) - Meaning fully or completely, contrasting with the minimalistic nature of "skeletally."
  • детализировано (detalizirovanno) - Implies detailed or elaborated, as opposed to skeletal.

Related Phrases:

• Скелетально-мышечная система (Skelétal'no-myshechnaya sistema) - Meaning: The skeletal-muscular system; Used in medical or biological discussions.
• Скелетальная структура (Skelétal'naya struktura) - Meaning: Skeletal structure; Common in architecture or anatomy.
• Описать скелетально (Opisat' skelétal'no) - Meaning: To describe in a skeletal manner; Used in writing or planning contexts.

Usage Notes:

• "Скелетально" directly corresponds to the English adverb "skeletally," focusing on the basic framework rather than details. It is most appropriate in formal, scientific, or technical English-Russian translations.
• Use it in contexts where a minimal or structural emphasis is needed, but avoid in everyday informal speech as it may sound overly academic.
• When choosing between translations, opt for "скелетально" for adverbial forms; for adjectival needs, use "скелетальный" and inflect accordingly based on Russian grammar rules.
• Grammatically, it functions as an adverb and can modify verbs or adjectives without changing form.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing it with "скелетный" (an adjective meaning "skeletal") and using it incorrectly in adverbial positions. Incorrect: "Он скелетный описал." (Wrong adverb use.) Correct: "Он описал скелетально." (Proper adverb placement.) Explanation: Russian adverbs like "скелетально" do not inflect, so ensure they modify the verb directly.
• Error: Mispronouncing the stress, e.g., stressing the first syllable. Explanation: Always stress the third syllable to avoid altering the word's perceived meaning in fast speech.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian scientific literature, terms like "скелетально" often appear in discussions of human anatomy or evolutionary biology, reflecting Russia's strong tradition in medical research. This word doesn't carry unique cultural connotations but is tied to universal scientific language, influenced by historical figures like Ivan Pavlov in physiology.

Related Concepts:

• Анатомия (Anatomiya)
• Эволюция (Evolyutsiya)
• Каркас (Karkas)