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commercially-focused

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/kəˈmɜrʃəli ˈfoʊkəst/

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/kəˈmɜːʃəli ˈfəʊkəst/

business-centered

Etymology
Etymology Information

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

Historical Evolution

'commercial' evolved from the Latin 'commercium' through Old French 'comercial,' and 'focus' retained its Latin form, eventually combining in modern English to form 'commercially-focused.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'commercial' meant 'pertaining to trade,' and 'focus' meant 'center of activity.' Over time, 'commercially-focused' evolved to mean 'centered on business activities.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a primary emphasis on commercial activities or business interests.

The company is commercially-focused, prioritizing profit over other considerations.

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Last updated: 2025/01/23 13:28