missile-focused
|mis-sile-fo-cused|
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/ˈmɪs.aɪl ˈfoʊ.kəst/
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/ˈmɪs.aɪl ˈfəʊ.kəst/
centered on missiles
Etymology
'missile-focused' originates from the English word 'missile' and the adjective 'focused', where 'missile' refers to a projectile weapon and 'focused' means concentrated or directed.
'missile' comes from the Latin word 'missilis', meaning 'that may be thrown', and 'focused' comes from the Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace', which evolved to mean 'center of activity'.
Initially, 'missile' referred to any object thrown or projected, but over time it evolved to specifically mean a weapon designed to be sent in the direction of a target.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
concentrated or centered on missiles, especially in a military or strategic context.
The country's defense strategy is missile-focused.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 00:33
