material-centered
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/məˈtɪriəl ˈsɛntərd/
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/məˈtɪəriəl ˈsɛntəd/
focus on material wealth
Etymology
'material-centered' originates from the combination of 'material' and 'centered', where 'material' refers to physical substances and 'centered' implies focus or emphasis.
'material' comes from the Latin word 'materialis', and 'centered' is derived from the Latin 'centrum'.
Initially, 'material' referred to physical substances, but over time, 'material-centered' evolved to describe a focus on material wealth and possessions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or primarily concerned with material possessions or physical comfort.
The society has become increasingly material-centered, valuing wealth over relationships.
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Last updated: 2025/02/23 20:36