knowledge-centered
|knowl-edge-cen-tered|
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/ˈnɑːlɪdʒ ˈsɛntərd/
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/ˈnɒlɪdʒ ˈsɛntəd/
focused on knowledge
Etymology
'knowledge-centered' originates from the combination of 'knowledge' and 'centered', where 'knowledge' refers to the understanding and information acquired through experience or education, and 'centered' means focused or concentrated on a particular thing.
'knowledge' comes from the Old English word 'cnāwan', meaning 'to know', and 'centered' is derived from the Latin 'centrum', meaning 'center'.
Initially, 'centered' meant 'having a center', but over time it evolved to mean 'focused on'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or revolving around knowledge, often emphasizing the importance of knowledge in a particular context or system.
The curriculum is knowledge-centered, aiming to provide students with a deep understanding of the subject matter.
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Last updated: 2025/02/20 05:18