form-focused
|form-fo-cused|
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/fɔrm ˈfoʊkəst/
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/fɔːm ˈfəʊkəst/
emphasis on structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'form-focused' originates from the combination of 'form,' meaning 'structure or shape,' and 'focused,' meaning 'concentrated on a particular point or aspect.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'form-focused' evolved from the educational context where emphasis was placed on the structural aspects of language learning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any focus on form, but over time it became specifically associated with language learning and teaching.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
emphasizing the structure or form of language rather than its meaning or content.
The teacher used a form-focused approach to improve students' grammar.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 19:13