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comprehension-focused

|com-pre-hen-sion-fo-cused|

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/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnʃən ˈfoʊkəst/

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/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnʃən ˈfəʊkəst/

understanding-centered

Etymology
Etymology Information

'comprehension-focused' originates from the combination of 'comprehension' and 'focus', where 'comprehension' meant 'understanding' and 'focus' meant 'center of interest'.

Historical Evolution

'comprehension' changed from the Latin word 'comprehensio' and 'focus' from the Latin word 'focus', eventually becoming the modern English word 'comprehension-focused'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'comprehension' meant 'grasping with the mind', and 'focus' meant 'hearth or fireplace', but over time they evolved into their current meanings of 'understanding' and 'center of interest'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

emphasizing understanding and grasping the meaning of something.

The teacher used a comprehension-focused approach to help students understand the text.

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Last updated: 2025/02/28 13:31