cause-oriented
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/kɔːz ˈɔːr.i.ən.tɪd/
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/kɔːz ˈɒr.i.ən.tɪd/
focused on a cause
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cause-oriented' originates from the combination of 'cause,' meaning 'a principle or aim,' and 'oriented,' meaning 'directed towards.'
Historical Evolution
'Cause' and 'oriented' have been used separately in English since the Middle Ages, but their combination into 'cause-oriented' is a more modern development.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'oriented' meant 'aligned or directed,' and when combined with 'cause,' it evolved to mean 'focused on a specific cause or issue.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or concerned with a particular cause or issue.
The organization is cause-oriented, focusing on environmental issues.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45