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abstract-oriented

|ab/stract-or/i/ent/ed|

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/ˈæbstrækt ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/

focus on abstract ideas

Etymology
Etymology Information

'abstract-oriented' originates from the combination of 'abstract' and 'oriented', where 'abstract' comes from Latin 'abstractus', meaning 'drawn away', and 'oriented' comes from Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange'.

Historical Evolution

'abstract' changed from the Latin word 'abstractus' and 'oriented' from 'orientare', eventually forming the modern English term 'abstract-oriented'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'abstract' meant 'drawn away from', and 'oriented' meant 'to arrange', but over time, they combined to describe a focus on abstract ideas.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or concerned with abstract concepts or ideas rather than practical or concrete details.

The philosopher's approach was highly abstract-oriented, often losing touch with practical applications.

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Last updated: 2025/01/17 17:37