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employed-oriented

|em/ployed-o/ri/ent/ed|

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/ɪmˈplɔɪd ˈɔːr.i.ən.tɪd/

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/ɪmˈplɔɪd ˈɒr.i.ən.tɪd/

(employ)

having paid work

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
employemploysemploysemployedemployedemployingemployeremployabilityemploymentemployersemployableemployedemployingly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'employ' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'emploier,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'ploier' meant 'to fold or bend.'

Historical Evolution

'emploier' transformed into the Middle English word 'employen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'employ.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to fold or bend in,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make use of or engage in work.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or designed for those who are employed.

The new policy is employed-oriented, aiming to improve working conditions.

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Last updated: 2025/02/12 17:28