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non-missile-focused

|non-mis-sile-fo-cused|

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/nɒn-ˈmɪsəl-ˈfoʊkəst/

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/nɒn-ˈmɪsaɪl-ˈfəʊkəst/

not centered on missiles

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-missile-focused' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'missile,' derived from Latin 'missilis,' meaning 'that may be thrown,' and 'focused,' from Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'center.'

Historical Evolution

'Missile' evolved from the Latin 'missilis' through Old French 'missile' and Middle English 'missile.' 'Focus' evolved from Latin 'focus' through Italian 'fuoco' and eventually into English 'focus.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'missile' referred to any object that could be thrown, but it evolved to mean a weapon designed to be sent in a specific direction. 'Focus' originally meant 'hearth' but evolved to mean 'center of activity or interest.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not centered or concentrated on missiles or missile-related activities.

The country's defense strategy is non-missile-focused, emphasizing cyber and ground forces.

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Last updated: 2025/03/15 18:09