narrowly-focused
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/ˈnæroʊli ˈfoʊkəst/
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/ˈnærəʊli ˈfəʊkəst/
specific scope
Etymology
'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'.
'narrowly' evolved from the Old English word 'nearu', meaning 'constricted', and 'focused' from the Latin word 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace'.
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
