contraction-oriented
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/kənˈtrækʃən ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/
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/kənˈtrækʃən ˈɒriˌɛntɪd/
focus on reduction
Etymology
'contraction-oriented' originates from the combination of 'contraction' and 'oriented', where 'contraction' comes from Latin 'contractio', meaning 'a drawing together', and 'oriented' from Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange or align'.
'Contraction' evolved from the Latin 'contractio' through Old French 'contraction', while 'oriented' evolved from Latin 'orientare' through Middle English 'orienten'.
Initially, 'contraction' meant 'a drawing together', and 'oriented' meant 'aligned towards'. Together, they now imply a focus on reducing or drawing together.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or designed for contraction, often in a physical or economic context.
The company adopted a contraction-oriented strategy to reduce costs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42