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non-event-focused

|non-e-vent-fo-cused|

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/nɑn-ɪˈvɛnt-ˈfoʊkəst/

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/nɒn-ɪˈvɛnt-ˈfəʊkəst/

not centered on events

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-event-focused' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'event,' from Latin 'eventus,' meaning 'outcome,' and 'focused,' from Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'center.'

Historical Evolution

'Non-event-focused' is a modern English term formed by combining 'non-' with 'event-focused,' which itself evolved from the Latin 'eventus' and 'focus.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'event-focused' meant 'centered around events,' and the addition of 'non-' negates this meaning, indicating a lack of emphasis on events.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not centered around or emphasizing specific events.

The company's strategy is non-event-focused, prioritizing long-term goals over short-term events.

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Last updated: 2025/03/12 19:23