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fun-oriented

|fun/or/i/ent/ed|

B2

🇺🇸

/fʌn ˈɔːr.i.ɛn.tɪd/

🇬🇧

/fʌn ˈɒr.i.ɛn.tɪd/

enjoyment-focused

Etymology
Etymology Information

'fun-oriented' is a compound word formed from 'fun' and 'oriented'. 'Fun' originates from Middle English 'fon', meaning 'foolish or silly', and 'oriented' comes from Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to rise or to arrange'.

Historical Evolution

'Fun' evolved from the Middle English word 'fon', which meant 'foolish or silly', and 'oriented' from the Latin 'orientare', which meant 'to rise or to arrange'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'fun' meant 'foolish or silly', but over time it evolved to mean 'enjoyment or amusement'. 'Oriented' has largely retained its meaning of 'directed towards'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or designed to provide enjoyment and amusement.

The event was fun-oriented, with games and activities for all ages.

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Last updated: 2025/02/04 22:05