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linguistic-focused

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/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk ˈfoʊkəst/

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/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk ˈfəʊkəst/

language-centered

Etymology
Etymology Information

'linguistic-focused' originates from the word 'linguistic,' which comes from Latin 'lingua,' meaning 'language,' combined with 'focused,' from Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'center.'

Historical Evolution

'linguistic' evolved from the Latin 'lingua' through Old French 'linguistique,' and 'focused' from Latin 'focus' through Middle English 'focussed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'linguistic' meant 'pertaining to language,' and 'focused' meant 'concentrated on a central point.' The combined term retains these meanings.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on or related to the study of language and its structure.

The linguistic-focused approach helped in understanding the nuances of the dialect.

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Last updated: 2025/02/13 23:42