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efficiently-oriented

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/ɪˈfɪʃəntli ˈɔːrientɪd/

productivity-focused

Etymology
Etymology Information

'efficiently-oriented' originates from the combination of 'efficiently' and 'oriented'. 'Efficiently' comes from the Latin word 'efficientem', meaning 'accomplishing'. 'Oriented' is derived from the Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange or align'.

Historical Evolution

'efficiently' evolved from the Latin 'efficientem' through Old French 'efficient', while 'oriented' transformed from Latin 'orientare' through Middle English 'orienten'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'efficiently' meant 'accomplishing', and 'oriented' meant 'to arrange'. Over time, they combined to describe a focus on productivity.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

The company is efficiently-oriented, always seeking ways to improve processes.

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Last updated: 2025/02/01 11:46