destabilizing
不安定化する
解説 Definition
destabilizing は destabilize(不安定化させる)の現在分詞・動名詞です。政治、経済、組織、関係などを揺るがして安定を損なう場合に使われ、形容詞的に「不安定化を招く」という意味でも用いられます。
Destabilizing is the present participle or gerund of destabilize, meaning causing a political system, economy, organization, relationship, or region to lose stability. It can also modify a noun to describe something that produces uncertainty, disorder, or a risk of collapse.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
原形 destabilize に -ing を付けた現在分詞・動名詞で、語末の e を落として destabilizing となります。de-「取り除く」+stable「安定した」+-ize「〜化する」から、「安定を崩す」と理解できます。destabilizing the market や a destabilizing influence の形で覚えましょう。
Start with the base verb destabilize and divide it into de- + stable + -ize: it means to remove or weaken stability. For the -ing form, drop the final silent e of destabilize before adding -ing, producing destabilizing. The pronunciation continues directly from the base verb, with the added /ɪŋ/ ending. Learn it in patterns such as “destabilizing the market,” “risked destabilizing the region,” and “a destabilizing influence.” Unlike merely changing something, destabilizing suggests that an established balance, structure, or sense of security is being disturbed.
例文
The sudden policy change is destabilizing the market.
突然の政策変更が市場を不安定化させています。
Rumors can be destabilizing when people lack clear information.
人々に明確な情報がないと、うわさは不安定化を招くことがあります。
Analysts warned that cutting support too quickly risked destabilizing the region.
アナリストは、支援を急に打ち切るとその地域を不安定化させる恐れがあると警告しました。
destabilizing の類義語・関連語
destabilizing の語源・成り立ち Etymology
ラテン語 stabilis(しっかり立つ)に接頭辞 de-(除去)と接尾辞 -ize(〜化する)を加えた destabilize の現在分詞形。stare(立つ)が語根。関連語: stable(安定した)、establish(確立する)。「立っている状態を取り除く」が原義で、安定を崩す意味になった。
Destabilizing is formed from destabilize by dropping its final e and adding the participial suffix -ing. Destabilize combines de-, indicating removal or reversal, with stabilize, “to make stable.” Stable ultimately comes from Latin stabilis, “firm or steadfast,” related to stare, “to stand.” The suffix -ize forms verbs meaning “make or become.” The whole formation therefore conveys causing something to cease being stable or securely established.
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