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physically-oriented

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/ˈfɪzɪkli ˈɔːrientɪd/

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/ˈfɪzɪkli ˈɔːrɪɛntɪd/

focused on physical aspects

Etymology
Etymology Information

'physically-oriented' originates from the combination of 'physical' and 'oriented', where 'physical' is derived from Latin 'physica', meaning 'natural science', and 'oriented' from Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange or align'.

Historical Evolution

The term 'physically-oriented' evolved from the combination of 'physical' and 'oriented', which were used separately in Middle English and later combined in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'physical' referred to natural science, but over time it evolved to mean 'related to the body', and 'oriented' maintained its meaning of 'aligned or directed'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or related to physical aspects or activities.

The training program is physically-oriented, emphasizing strength and endurance.

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Last updated: 2025/02/05 03:24