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plot-centered

|plot/centered|

B2

🇺🇸

/plɒt ˈsɛntərd/

🇬🇧

/plɒt ˈsɛntəd/

focus on storyline

Etymology
Etymology Information

'plot-centered' originates from the English word 'plot,' which refers to the sequence of events in a story, combined with 'centered,' meaning focused or concentrated on.

Historical Evolution

'Plot' has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a storyline, while 'centered' has been used since the 16th century to denote focus.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'plot' referred to a small piece of ground, but over time it evolved to mean the storyline of a narrative.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused primarily on the storyline or sequence of events in a narrative.

The movie was plot-centered, with little emphasis on character development.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42