discussion-oriented
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/dɪˈskʌʃən ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/
focused on discussion
Etymology
'discussion-oriented' originates from the combination of 'discussion' and 'oriented', where 'discussion' comes from Latin 'discussio', meaning 'examination', and 'oriented' from Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange'.
'discussion' evolved from the Latin 'discussio' through Old French 'discussion', and 'oriented' from Latin 'orientare' through Middle English 'orienten'.
Initially, 'discussion' meant 'examination' and 'oriented' meant 'to arrange', but together they evolved to mean 'focused on discussion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or designed for discussion.
The workshop was highly discussion-oriented, encouraging participants to share their ideas.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 18:57