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commerce-focused

|com-merce-fo-cused|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈkɑːmɜːrs ˈfoʊkəst/

🇬🇧

/ˈkɒmɜːs ˈfəʊkəst/

centered on trade

Etymology
Etymology Information

'commerce-focused' originates from the English word 'commerce,' which comes from the Latin 'commercium,' meaning 'trade' or 'exchange,' combined with 'focused,' derived from the Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'center.'

Historical Evolution

'commerce' evolved from the Latin 'commercium' through Old French 'commerce,' and 'focused' from Latin 'focus' through Middle English 'focussed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'commerce' meant 'trade or exchange,' and 'focused' meant 'centered on a point.' Together, they evolved to mean 'centered on commercial activities.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a primary emphasis or concentration on commerce or commercial activities.

The company adopted a commerce-focused strategy to increase its market share.

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Last updated: 2025/06/14 20:11