picture-oriented
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/ˈpɪk.tʃər ˈɔːr.i.ɛn.tɪd/
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/ˈpɪk.tʃər ˈɒr.i.ɛn.tɪd/
visual focus
Etymology
'picture-oriented' originates from the English word 'picture' combined with the suffix '-oriented', where 'picture' refers to a visual representation and '-oriented' means focused or directed towards.
'Picture' comes from the Latin word 'pictura', meaning 'painting', and '-oriented' is derived from the Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange or direct'.
Initially, 'picture' referred to paintings or drawings, but over time it evolved to include all visual representations, and '-oriented' has consistently meant focused or directed towards.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or primarily concerned with images or visual representations.
The magazine is very picture-oriented, with lots of photographs and illustrations.
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Last updated: 2025/02/14 00:26