'cost-oriented' originates from the English word 'cost' and the suffix '-oriented,' where 'cost' refers to the amount of money required for something, and '-oriented' means directed towards a particular goal or focus.

'cost' comes from the Old French word 'coste,' which means 'expense,' and '-oriented' is derived from the Latin 'orientare,' meaning 'to direct or position.'

Initially, 'cost' referred to the expense or price of something, and '-oriented' meant directed towards a specific goal. Together, they evolved to mean focusing on managing or minimizing expenses.