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English

image-focused

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B2

🇺🇸

/ˈɪmɪdʒ ˈfoʊkəst/

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/ˈɪmɪdʒ ˈfəʊkəst/

visual priority

Etymology
Etymology Information

'image-focused' is a compound word formed from 'image' and 'focused'. 'Image' originates from Latin 'imago', meaning 'likeness', and 'focused' comes from Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'center'.

Historical Evolution

'Image' evolved from Old French 'image', and 'focused' from the Latin 'focus', which was adopted into English in the 17th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'focus' meant 'hearth' or 'fireplace', but it evolved to mean 'center of activity or interest', which is how it is used in 'image-focused'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on or giving priority to visual representation or appearance.

The company adopted an image-focused marketing strategy.

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Last updated: 2025/02/13 10:08