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incompetence-centered

|in/com/pe/tence-cen/tered|

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/ɪnˈkɑːmpɪtəns ˈsɛntərd/

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/ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns ˈsɛntəd/

focus on lack of ability

Etymology
Etymology Information

'incompetence-centered' originates from the English word 'incompetence' combined with 'centered', where 'incompetence' means 'lack of ability' and 'centered' means 'focused on'.

Historical Evolution

The term 'incompetence-centered' evolved from the combination of 'incompetence' and 'centered', reflecting a focus on lack of ability.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'focused on lack of ability', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or revolving around incompetence.

The project failed due to an incompetence-centered approach.

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Last updated: 2025/01/13 22:58