full-time
|full/time|
B1
/ˈfʊlˌtaɪm/
complete hours
Etymology
Etymology Information
'full-time' originates from the combination of 'full' and 'time', where 'full' meant 'complete' and 'time' referred to 'a period'.
Historical Evolution
'full-time' evolved from the Middle English words 'ful' and 'tīma', eventually becoming the modern English term 'full-time'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'complete period', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'working the full number of hours'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
working the full number of hours considered normal or standard.
She has a full-time job at the company.
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Adverb 1
for the entire time; as a full-time worker or student.
He studies full-time while working part-time.
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