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narrow-focused

|nar/row-fo/cused|

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/ˈnæroʊ ˈfoʊkəst/

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/ˈnærəʊ ˈfəʊkəst/

limited focus

Etymology
Etymology Information

'narrow-focused' originates from the combination of 'narrow' and 'focused', where 'narrow' meant 'limited in extent' and 'focused' meant 'concentrated on a particular point'.

Historical Evolution

'narrow' and 'focused' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'narrow-focused'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'narrow' meant 'limited in extent', and 'focused' meant 'concentrated on a particular point'. The combination retains these meanings in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a limited or specific focus or scope.

The team took a narrow-focused approach to solve the problem.

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Last updated: 2025/01/13 23:26