art-oriented
|art-or-i-ent-ed|
B2
🇺🇸
/ɑrt ˈɔriˌɛntɪd/
🇬🇧
/ɑːt ˈɔːrɪˌɛntɪd/
focused on art
Etymology
Etymology Information
'art-oriented' is a compound word formed from 'art' and 'oriented'. 'Art' originates from Latin 'ars', meaning 'skill' or 'craft'. 'Oriented' comes from Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange' or 'to direct'.
Historical Evolution
'Art' has been used in English since the 13th century, while 'oriented' became common in the 20th century as a suffix to denote focus or direction.
Meaning Changes
The term 'art-oriented' has consistently meant 'focused on art' since its inception.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or concerned with art.
The art-oriented curriculum encourages creativity and expression.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 12:36