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oral-centric

|o/ral-cen/tric|

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/ˈɔːrəl ˈsɛntrɪk/

focus on spoken language

Etymology
Etymology Information

'oral-centric' originates from the combination of 'oral,' derived from Latin 'oralis,' meaning 'pertaining to the mouth,' and 'centric,' from Greek 'kentrikos,' meaning 'pertaining to a center.'

Historical Evolution

'oral' changed from the Latin word 'oralis' and 'centric' from the Greek word 'kentrikos,' eventually forming the modern English word 'oral-centric.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'oral' meant 'pertaining to the mouth,' and 'centric' meant 'centered.' Over time, 'oral-centric' evolved to mean 'focused on oral communication.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or emphasizing oral communication or spoken language.

The oral-centric approach in the classroom encourages students to speak more.

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Last updated: 2025/02/09 10:37