inside-oriented
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/ˈɪnˌsaɪd ˈɔːr.i.ˌɛn.tɪd/
internal focus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inside-oriented' originates from the English words 'inside' and 'oriented', where 'inside' refers to the inner part and 'oriented' means directed towards.
Historical Evolution
The term 'inside-oriented' combines the words 'inside' and 'oriented', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'oriented' meant 'aligned or positioned', but in combination with 'inside', it evolved to mean 'focused on internal aspects'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused or directed towards the internal aspects or inner workings of something.
The company adopted an inside-oriented approach to improve its internal processes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/26 10:01