book-oriented
|book-or-i-ent-ed|
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/bʊk ˈɔːr.i.ɛn.tɪd/
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/bʊk ˈɒr.i.ɛn.tɪd/
focused on books
Etymology
Etymology Information
'book-oriented' originates from the English word 'book' combined with the suffix '-oriented,' which means 'focused on or directed towards.'
Historical Evolution
'book' has been used in English since Old English 'bōc,' and 'oriented' comes from the Latin 'orientare,' meaning 'to arrange or direct.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'oriented' meant 'to arrange or direct,' but in combination with 'book,' it evolved to mean 'focused on books.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or having a strong interest in books or reading.
She is very book-oriented and spends most of her free time reading.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 03:47