knowledge-oriented
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/ˈnɑːlɪdʒ ˌɔːriˈɛntɪd/
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/ˈnɒlɪdʒ ˌɔːriˈɛntɪd/
focused on knowledge
Etymology
'knowledge-oriented' originates from the combination of 'knowledge' and 'oriented', where 'knowledge' comes from Old English 'cnāwan' meaning 'to know', and 'oriented' from Latin 'orientare' meaning 'to arrange or align'.
'knowledge' evolved from Old English 'cnāwan' to Middle English 'knowleche', and 'oriented' from Latin 'orientare' to modern English 'oriented'.
Initially, 'knowledge' meant 'to know', and 'oriented' meant 'to arrange'. Together, they evolved to mean 'focused on knowledge'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or emphasizing the acquisition and application of knowledge.
The company has a knowledge-oriented approach to training its employees.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 22:37