appearance-oriented
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/əˈpɪrəns ˈɔːrɪɛntɪd/
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/əˈpɪərəns ˈɔːrɪɛntɪd/
focus on looks
Etymology
'appearance-oriented' originates from the combination of 'appearance' and 'oriented', where 'appearance' refers to the way something looks and 'oriented' means directed towards a particular focus.
'appearance' comes from the Old French word 'aparance', and 'oriented' is derived from the Latin 'orientare', meaning to arrange or direct.
Initially, 'appearance' meant 'outward look', and 'oriented' meant 'directed towards'. Together, they evolved to mean a focus on visual aspects.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or concerned with how things look or are perceived visually.
She is very appearance-oriented, always ensuring her outfit is perfect before leaving the house.
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Last updated: 2025/02/11 00:45