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experience-centered

|ex-per-i-ence-cen-tered|

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/ɪkˈspɪriəns ˈsɛntərd/

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/ɪkˈspɪəriəns ˈsɛntəd/

focused on personal experiences

Etymology
Etymology Information

'experience-centered' originates from the combination of 'experience' and 'centered', where 'experience' comes from Latin 'experientia', meaning 'knowledge gained by repeated trials', and 'centered' from Latin 'centrum', meaning 'center'.

Historical Evolution

'experience' evolved from the Latin 'experientia' through Old French 'experience', and 'centered' from Latin 'centrum' through Old French 'centre'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'experience' meant 'knowledge gained by repeated trials', and 'centered' meant 'having a center'. Together, they evolved to mean 'focused on personal experiences'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or revolving around personal experiences.

The curriculum is experience-centered, allowing students to learn through hands-on activities.

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Last updated: 2025/03/10 11:28