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En Bloc

Part of Speech

Adverb

Pronunciation

/ɑ̃ blɔk/ (French) | /ɒn blɒk/ (English approximation)

Definitions

  • As a single unit or group; all together.
  • Used to describe a collective decision or movement.

Usage Examples

  • The members voted en bloc to approve the proposal.
  • The political party resigned en bloc following the scandal.
  • The committee accepted the recommendations en bloc without changes.

Etymology

From French "en bloc," meaning "in a block" or "as a whole," derived from Old French "bloc" (block, mass).

Synonyms

  • As a whole
  • Collectively
  • In entirety

Antonyms

  • Individually
  • Separately
  • Piece by piece

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish En conjunto /en konˈxunto/
German In einem Block /ɪn ˈaɪ̯nəm blɔk/
Hindi समूह में /samooh mein/
Tamil முழுவதுமாக /muzhuvathumaga/
Chinese 整体地 /zhěngtǐ de/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In American English, "en bloc" is pronounced with a strong final "k" sound, whereas in British English, it retains a softer, French-like pronunciation.

Historical Usage

The term has been used in political, medical, and legal contexts since the 18th century.

Cultural Nuances

Commonly used in parliamentary procedures, medical surgeries, and legal decisions where collective action is taken.

More Information

An en bloc resection in medicine refers to the removal of an entire tumor along with surrounding tissues to prevent recurrence.

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