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English

online-focused

|on/line-fo/cused|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈɒnˌlaɪn ˈfoʊkəst/

🇬🇧

/ˈɒnˌlaɪn ˈfəʊkəst/

Internet-centered

Etymology
Etymology Information

The term 'online-focused' combines 'online,' originating from the English word 'line,' meaning 'connected to a network,' and 'focused,' from Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'center.'

Historical Evolution

'Online' evolved from the concept of being 'on the line' or connected to a network, while 'focused' has retained its meaning of being concentrated or centered.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'online' referred to being connected to a network, and 'focused' meant concentrated. Together, they now describe a concentration on internet-based activities.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated or centered on activities, services, or content available on the internet.

The company adopted an online-focused strategy to reach a global audience.

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Last updated: 2025/01/17 15:45