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narrowly-focused

|nar-row-ly-fo-cused|

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/ˈnæroʊli ˈfoʊkəst/

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/ˈnærəʊli ˈfəʊkəst/

specific scope

Etymology
Etymology Information

'narrowly-focused' originates from the combination of 'narrowly' and 'focused', where 'narrowly' is derived from 'narrow', meaning 'limited in extent', and 'focused' from 'focus', meaning 'center of interest or activity'.

Historical Evolution

'narrowly' evolved from the Old English word 'nearu', meaning 'constricted', and 'focused' from the Latin word 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'narrowly' meant 'constricted or tight', and 'focused' meant 'center of interest', evolving to mean 'having a specific or limited scope'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a very specific or limited scope or concentration.

The research was narrowly-focused on the effects of caffeine on sleep.

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Last updated: 2025/04/06 06:03