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indoor-oriented

|in/door-o/ri/en/ted|

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/ˈɪnˌdɔr ˈɔriˌɛntɪd/

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/ˈɪndɔː ˈɔːrɪɛntɪd/

preference for indoor activities

Etymology
Etymology Information

'indoor-oriented' originates from the English words 'indoor' and 'oriented', where 'indoor' refers to being inside a building and 'oriented' means having a specific focus or direction.

Historical Evolution

'indoor-oriented' is a modern English compound adjective formed by combining 'indoor' and 'oriented'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'focused on indoor activities', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a preference or inclination towards activities or environments that are indoors.

She is very indoor-oriented and prefers reading books at home rather than going out.

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Last updated: 2025/02/01 15:04