appreciation-based
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B2
/əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən-beɪst/
value recognition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'appreciation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'appretiatio,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'pretium' meant 'price' or 'value.'
Historical Evolution
'appretiatio' transformed into the French word 'appréciation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'appreciation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set a price on something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'recognizing the value or significance of something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
derived from or related to the concept of appreciation.
The company has an appreciation-based culture that values employee contributions.
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Last updated: 2025/02/16 21:22