north-facing
|north/face/ing|
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/nɔrθ ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/nɔːθ ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
oriented towards the north
Etymology
Etymology Information
'north-facing' originates from the combination of 'north,' meaning the direction towards the North Pole, and 'facing,' meaning oriented towards.
Historical Evolution
'North' comes from Old English 'norð,' and 'facing' comes from the verb 'face,' which has roots in Old French 'face.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'north-facing' simply described orientation towards the north, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
oriented towards the north.
The north-facing windows let in a lot of natural light.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45