'ability-focused' originates from the combination of 'ability,' which comes from Latin 'habilitas,' meaning 'aptitude or skill,' and 'focused,' derived from Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth or fireplace,' later evolving to mean 'center of activity or interest.'

'ability' evolved from the Old French word 'habilité,' and 'focused' from the Latin 'focus,' which transformed through Middle English to its current form.

Initially, 'ability' meant 'aptitude or skill,' and 'focused' meant 'center of activity.' Together, they now mean concentrating on one's skills.