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non-library-focused

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/nɑn-ˈlaɪbrɛri-ˈfoʊkəst/

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/nɒn-ˈlaɪbrəri-ˈfəʊkəst/

Not centered on libraries

Etymology
Etymology Information

The prefix 'non-' originates from Latin, meaning 'not.' The word 'library' comes from Latin 'libraria,' meaning 'bookstore.' The word 'focused' comes from Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace,' which evolved to mean 'center of activity or interest.'

Historical Evolution

'Non-' combined with 'library' and 'focused' to form the modern English term 'non-library-focused.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'focused' meant 'center of activity,' but in this context, it evolved to mean 'not centered on libraries.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not primarily concerned with or related to libraries.

The project is non-library-focused, emphasizing digital resources instead.

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Last updated: 2025/02/06 23:24