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ad-focused

|ad/fo/cused|

B2

🇺🇸

/æd ˈfoʊkəst/

🇬🇧

/æd ˈfəʊkəst/

centered on advertising

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ad-focused' originates from the word 'advertisement,' where 'ad-' is a shortened form of 'advertisement,' and 'focused' means 'concentrated on.'

Historical Evolution

'ad' is a colloquial abbreviation of 'advertisement,' and 'focused' comes from the Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace,' which evolved to mean 'center of activity or interest.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'focused' meant 'centered on a specific point,' but in modern usage, it has come to mean 'concentrated on a particular subject or activity.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on or primarily concerned with advertisements or advertising.

The company's strategy is ad-focused, aiming to increase brand awareness through various media channels.

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Last updated: 2025/01/14 12:23