concrete-oriented
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/ˈkɒŋ.kriːt ˈɔːr.i.ɛn.tɪd/
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/ˈkɒŋ.kriːt ˈɒr.i.ɛn.tɪd/
focus on tangible details
Etymology
'concrete-oriented' originates from the English word 'concrete,' which comes from the Latin 'concretus,' meaning 'grown together' or 'hardened,' and 'oriented,' from the Latin 'orientare,' meaning 'to arrange or align.'
'Concrete' evolved from the Latin 'concretus' through Old French 'concret,' and 'oriented' from Latin 'orientare' through Middle English 'orienten.'
Initially, 'concrete' referred to a solidified substance, but over time it evolved to mean 'specific and tangible,' while 'oriented' maintained its meaning of 'aligned or directed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on tangible, specific, and practical details rather than abstract ideas.
The engineer's approach was very concrete-oriented, ensuring every detail was accounted for.
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Last updated: 2025/02/05 01:35