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English

nature-focused

|na-ture-fo-cused|

B2

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/ˈneɪtʃər ˌfoʊkəst/

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/ˈneɪtʃə ˌfəʊkəst/

emphasis on nature

Etymology
Etymology Information

'nature-focused' originates from the combination of 'nature,' derived from Latin 'natura,' meaning 'essential qualities, innate disposition,' and 'focused,' from Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth, fireplace.'

Historical Evolution

'nature' evolved from Old French 'nature' and Middle English 'natura,' while 'focused' developed from Latin 'focus' through Middle English 'focussed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'nature' referred to the essential qualities of something, but it evolved to emphasize the natural world. 'Focused' maintained its meaning of concentration or emphasis.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a primary interest or emphasis on the natural environment or nature-related activities.

The nature-focused retreat offered hiking and bird-watching activities.

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Last updated: 2025/02/20 22:21