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English

marine-focused

|ma/rine-fo/cused|

B2

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/məˈriːn ˈfoʊkəst/

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/məˈriːn ˈfəʊkəst/

sea-centered

Etymology
Etymology Information

'marine-focused' originates from the Latin word 'marinus,' meaning 'of the sea,' combined with the English word 'focus,' meaning 'center of interest.'

Historical Evolution

'Marine' evolved from the Latin 'marinus' through Old French 'marin,' while 'focus' comes from Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace,' and later 'center of activity.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'marine' meant 'of the sea,' and 'focus' meant 'center of activity.' Together, they evolved to mean 'centered on the sea.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on or related to the sea or ocean.

The marine-focused research aims to understand ocean ecosystems.

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Last updated: 2025/02/14 02:49