unselective
Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'unselective'
English Word: unselective
Key Russian Translations:
- невыборочный /nʲɪvɨˈborətɕnɨj/ - [Formal, used in academic or technical contexts]
Frequency: Medium (This word is encountered in specialized texts like scientific or philosophical discussions, but not in everyday casual conversation.)
Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate level, as it involves understanding adjective formations and context-specific usage; learners should be familiar with basic Russian grammar before tackling this.)
Pronunciation (Russian):
невыборочный: /nʲɪvɨˈborətɕnɨj/
Note on невыборочный: The stress falls on the third syllable ("bo"), and the palatalized 'н' (/nʲ/) can be tricky for English speakers; practice with native audio to master the soft consonants. Variations in pronunciation may occur based on regional dialects, but this IPA represents standard Russian.
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Meanings and Usage:
Not selective; including everything without choice or discrimination.
Translation(s) & Context:
- невыборочный - Used in formal contexts, such as describing processes, methods, or policies that do not involve selection or filtering (e.g., in scientific research or legal documents).
Usage Examples:
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Русский: Этот метод анализа данных невыборочный, что позволяет охватить все аспекты проблемы.
English Translation: This data analysis method is unselective, allowing it to cover all aspects of the problem.
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Русский: В невыборочном подходе к образованию все студенты получают равные возможности, независимо от происхождения.
English Translation: In an unselective approach to education, all students receive equal opportunities, regardless of their background.
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Русский: Критики обвиняют политику в том, что она невыборочная и не учитывает индивидуальные нужды.
English Translation: Critics accuse the policy of being unselective and not taking into account individual needs.
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Русский: Невыборочный отбор кандидатов может привести к менее эффективным результатам в проекте.
English Translation: Unselective candidate selection can lead to less effective results in the project.
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Русский: В науке невыборочный метод иногда необходим для обеспечения объективности исследования.
English Translation: In science, an unselective method is sometimes necessary to ensure the objectivity of the research.
Russian Forms/Inflections:
невыборочный is an adjective in Russian, which means it follows the standard rules for adjective declension. Russian adjectives agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify. This word is invariable in terms of its root but changes endings based on grammatical context. Below is a table outlining its basic inflections:
Case/Number/Gender | Singular Masculine | Singular Feminine | Singular Neuter | Plural |
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Nominative | невыборочный | невыборочная | невыборочное | невыборочные |
Genitive | невыборочного | невыборочной | невыборочного | невыборочных |
Dative | невыборочному | невыборочной | невыборочному | невыборочным |
Accusative | невыборочный (animate)/невыборочный (inanimate) | невыборочную | невыборочное | невыборочные |
Instrumental | невыборочным | невыборочной | невыборочным | невыборочными |
Prepositional | невыборочном | невыборочной | невыборочном | невыборочных |
Note: This follows regular hard-stem adjective patterns. If used in comparative forms, it can become невыборочнее (more unselective), but this is less common.
Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:
- Synonyms:
- всеобщий (vseobshchiy) - More general, often implying universality without selection.
- общий (obshchiy) - Can imply commonality, but with less emphasis on non-selection; used in everyday contexts.
- Antonyms:
- избирательный (izbiratel'nyy) - Directly opposite, meaning selective or choosy.
- селективный (selekivnyy) - A borrowed term, used in technical contexts to mean precisely selective.
Related Phrases:
- невыборочный отбор (nevyboroch-nyy otbor) - Unselective selection; a phrase used in recruitment or research to describe non-discriminatory processes; meaning: A method that does not filter candidates based on criteria.
- невыборочный подход (nevyboroch-nyy podkhod) - Unselective approach; common in educational or policy discussions; meaning: A strategy that includes all elements without exclusion.
- в невыборочном формате (v nevyboroch-nom formate) - In an unselective format; used in media or events; meaning: Presented without curation or selection.
Usage Notes:
невыборочный is a formal adjective that directly corresponds to the English "unselective" in contexts involving impartiality or inclusivity, such as in scientific, legal, or administrative language. It is not commonly used in informal speech; opt for simpler synonyms like "общий" in casual conversations. Be mindful of grammatical agreement: always decline it to match the noun's gender, number, and case. When choosing between translations, use невыборочный for precise, technical scenarios, but verify context to avoid overuse in everyday Russian.
Common Errors:
Ошибка: Using the word without proper declension, e.g., saying "невыборочный женщина" instead of "невыборочная женщина" (for feminine nouns).
Correct Usage: невыборочная женщина (An unselective woman); Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree in gender; this mistake often stems from English influence where adjectives don't decline.
Ошибка: Confusing it with synonyms, e.g., using "всеобщий" when "невыборочный" is needed for emphasis on non-selection.
Correct Usage: Choose невыборочный for contexts requiring explicit non-selectivity; Explanation: While similar, "всеобщий" implies universality rather than the absence of choice, leading to potential miscommunication.
Cultural Notes:
In Russian culture and language, words like невыборочный often reflect values of equality and objectivity, stemming from historical contexts such as Soviet-era policies that emphasized collective and non-discriminatory approaches. This can be seen in modern discussions around education and social services, where unselective methods are promoted to ensure fairness, contrasting with more individualistic Western practices.
Related Concepts:
- объективный (objective)
- универсальный (universal)
- инклюзивный (inclusive)