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income-focused

|in/come-fo/cused|

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🇺🇸

/ˈɪn.kʌm ˈfoʊ.kəst/

🇬🇧

/ˈɪn.kʌm ˈfəʊ.kəst/

focused on income

Etymology
Etymology Information

'income' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'incomen,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'comen' meant 'to come.'

Historical Evolution

'income' changed from the Old English word 'incuman' and eventually became the modern English word 'income.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to come in,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'money received.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on generating or increasing income.

The company adopted an income-focused strategy to boost profits.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45