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discipline-focused

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/ˈdɪsəplɪn ˈfoʊkəst/

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/ˈdɪsɪplɪn ˈfəʊkəst/

specialized concentration

Etymology
Etymology Information

'discipline-focused' originates from the combination of 'discipline,' which comes from Latin 'disciplina,' meaning 'instruction, knowledge,' and 'focused,' derived from Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth, fireplace.'

Historical Evolution

'discipline' evolved from Old French 'descepline' and 'focused' from Latin 'focusus,' eventually forming the modern English term 'discipline-focused.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'discipline' meant 'instruction' and 'focused' meant 'centered on a point,' but together they evolved to mean 'concentrated on a specific field.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on or dedicated to a specific field of study or area of expertise.

The discipline-focused curriculum helps students gain in-depth knowledge.

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Last updated: 2025/01/18 10:55