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aesthetic-centric

|aes-thet-ic-cen-tric|

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/ɛsˈθɛtɪk ˈsɛntrɪk/

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/iːsˈθɛtɪk ˈsɛntrɪk/

beauty-focused

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aesthetic-centric' originates from the combination of 'aesthetic,' which comes from the Greek word 'aisthētikos,' meaning 'perceptive by feeling,' and 'centric,' derived from the Latin 'centricus,' meaning 'centered.'

Historical Evolution

'aesthetic' evolved from the Greek 'aisthētikos' to the modern English 'aesthetic,' while 'centric' transformed from the Latin 'centricus' to the modern English 'centric.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'aesthetic' meant 'perceptive by feeling,' but over time it evolved to mean 'concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or emphasizing aesthetics or beauty.

The design of the building is aesthetic-centric, prioritizing visual appeal over functionality.

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Last updated: 2025/03/07 12:21