externally-oriented
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/ɪkˈstɜrnəli ˈɔriˌɛntɪd/
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/ɪkˈstɜːnəli ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/
focus on external
Etymology
'externally-oriented' originates from the combination of 'external' and 'oriented', where 'external' comes from Latin 'externus' meaning 'outside', and 'oriented' is derived from 'orient', meaning 'to align or position'.
'External' evolved from the Latin 'externus', and 'oriented' from the Latin 'orientare', eventually forming the modern English term 'externally-oriented'.
Initially, 'external' meant 'outside', and 'oriented' meant 'aligned', evolving to mean 'focused on external factors'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or concerned with external factors or influences.
The company adopted an externally-oriented strategy to better understand market trends.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45