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contraction-focused

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/kənˈtrækʃən ˈfoʊkəst/

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/kənˈtrækʃən ˈfəʊkəst/

emphasizing contraction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'contraction-focused' originates from the combination of 'contraction' and 'focused', where 'contraction' comes from Latin 'contractio', meaning 'a drawing together', and 'focused' from Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'center'.

Historical Evolution

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

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'contraction' meant 'a drawing together', and 'focused' meant 'centered on a point'. Over time, 'contraction-focused' evolved to mean 'emphasizing the process of contraction'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on or emphasizing the process of contraction.

The contraction-focused exercises helped improve muscle tone.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45