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personal-focused

|per-son-al-fo-cused|

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/ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈfoʊkəst/

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/ˈpɜːsənəl ˈfəʊkəst/

individual-centered

Etymology
Etymology Information

'personal-focused' originates from the combination of 'personal,' derived from Latin 'personalis,' meaning 'pertaining to a person,' and 'focused,' from Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'center.'

Historical Evolution

'personal' evolved from the Latin 'personalis' through Old French 'personel,' while 'focused' came from Latin 'focus,' transforming through Middle English 'focussed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'personal' meant 'pertaining to a person,' and 'focused' meant 'centered.' Over time, 'personal-focused' evolved to mean 'centered on an individual's personal interests.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on or directed towards an individual's personal interests, needs, or preferences.

The workshop was personal-focused, catering to each participant's unique goals.

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Last updated: 2025/03/01 04:10