external-oriented
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/ɪkˈstɜrnəl ˈɔriˌɛntɪd/
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/ɪkˈstɜːnəl ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/
focused on external factors
Etymology
Etymology Information
'external-oriented' originates from the combination of 'external,' meaning 'outside,' and 'oriented,' meaning 'aligned or directed towards.'
Historical Evolution
'External' comes from the Latin word 'externus,' and 'oriented' is derived from the Latin 'orientare,' meaning 'to arrange or align.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'aligned towards the outside,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or concerned with external factors or influences.
The company adopted an external-oriented strategy to better understand market trends.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45