Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'trophic'

English Word: trophic

Key Russian Translations:

• трофический [trɐˈfʲitʂʲiskʲɪj] - [Formal, Technical]

Frequency: Medium (Common in scientific and medical literature but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate - Requires familiarity with technical vocabulary and basic Russian grammar)

Pronunciation (Russian):

трофический: [trɐˈfʲitʂʲiskʲɪj]

Note on трофический: The stress falls on the third syllable ('fi'), and the 'ч' sound is a voiceless palatal fricative, which may be challenging for English speakers. Pronunciation can vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Relating to nutrition, growth, or feeding in biological contexts (e.g., trophic levels in ecology).

Translation(s) & Context:

• трофический - Used in formal scientific discussions, such as describing food chains or nutrient processes in biology.

Usage Examples:

• В экологии трофический уровень определяет позицию организма в пищевой цепочке.

  In ecology, the trophic level determines an organism's position in the food chain.

• Трофический фактор играет ключевую роль в развитии нервной системы.

  The trophic factor plays a key role in the development of the nervous system.

• Изменения в трофическом балансе озера могут привести к экологическим катастрофам.

  Changes in the trophic balance of a lake can lead to ecological disasters.

• Трофический каскад в экосистеме влияет на популяции хищников и жертв.

  The trophic cascade in an ecosystem affects populations of predators and prey.

• Исследования трофических взаимодействий помогают понять эволюцию видов.

  Studies of trophic interactions help understand the evolution of species.

Meaning 2: Pertaining to nourishment or tissue growth in medical contexts (e.g., trophic nerves).

Translation(s) & Context:

• трофический - Applied in medical or physiological discussions, emphasizing support for tissue health.

Usage Examples:

• Трофический эффект витаминов необходим для регенерации клеток.

  The trophic effect of vitamins is necessary for cell regeneration.

• В медицине трофический нерв отвечает за питание тканей.

  In medicine, the trophic nerve is responsible for nourishing tissues.

• Нарушение трофического баланса может вызвать атрофию мышц.

  Disruption of the trophic balance can cause muscle atrophy.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Трофический" is an adjective in Russian, which follows the standard patterns of first-declension adjectives. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. The base form is masculine singular nominative.

Note: This adjective does not have irregular forms, making it straightforward for learners once basic adjective declension is understood.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • питательный (nutritive) - More general, often used for substances that provide nourishment.
  • трофирующий (trophying) - Specific to processes involving growth or feeding.
• Antonyms:
  • атрофический (atrophic) - Indicates wasting or degeneration, opposite in medical contexts.

Related Phrases:

• Трофическая цепь - A food chain; commonly used in ecological discussions to describe energy flow.
• Трофический уровень - Trophic level; refers to an organism's position in a food web.
• Трофическая поддержка - Trophic support; in medicine, meaning nutritional aid for tissue repair.

Usage Notes:

"Трофический" directly corresponds to the English "trophic" in scientific contexts, but it's primarily used in formal or technical Russian, such as in biology, ecology, or medicine. Avoid using it in casual conversation, as it may sound overly academic. When choosing between translations, opt for "трофический" for precise scientific accuracy, but "питательный" if a more everyday term for "nutritive" is needed. Grammatically, ensure it agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case, which is standard for Russian adjectives.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "трофический" without proper declension, e.g., saying "в трофический уровне" instead of "в трофическом уровне".

  Correct: "в трофическом уровне" (in the trophic level). Explanation: Adjectives must agree in case; here, it's prepositional.

• Error: Confusing it with "питательный", leading to misuse in technical contexts, e.g., translating "trophic level" as "питательный уровень" which implies nutritional value rather than ecological position.

  Correct: Use "трофический уровень". Explanation: "Питательный" is broader and not specific to ecological hierarchies.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian scientific literature, terms like "трофический" reflect the influence of Western biology, particularly from the 19th-century works of scientists like Darwin. It's not tied to specific cultural idioms but underscores Russia's emphasis on environmental and medical research, especially in contexts like the study of Siberian ecosystems.

Related Concepts:

• экологический (ecological)
• биологический (biological)
• питание (nutrition)