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digitally-oriented

|dig/i/tal/ly-o/ri/en/ted|

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/ˈdɪdʒɪtəli ˈɔːrɪɛntɪd/

focused on digital technology

Etymology
Etymology Information

'digitally-oriented' originates from the word 'digital,' which comes from Latin 'digitus,' meaning 'finger or toe,' and 'oriented,' from Latin 'orientare,' meaning 'to arrange or align.'

Historical Evolution

'digital' evolved from the Latin 'digitus' through Old French 'digital,' and 'oriented' from Latin 'orientare' through Middle English 'orienten.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'digital' referred to anything related to fingers or toes, but it evolved to mean anything related to digits or numbers, and now it refers to electronic technology.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or adapted to digital technology or digital processes.

The company is digitally-oriented, using online platforms for all its operations.

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Last updated: 2025/01/23 08:30