profit-oriented
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/ˈprɑːfɪt ˌɔːriˈɛntɪd/
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/ˈprɒfɪt ˌɔːriˈɛntɪd/
focused on profit
Etymology
'profit-oriented' originates from the combination of 'profit' and 'oriented', where 'profit' comes from Latin 'profectus' meaning 'progress' and 'oriented' from Latin 'orientare' meaning 'to arrange'.
'profit' evolved from the Old French word 'profit', and 'oriented' from the Latin 'orientare', eventually forming the modern English term 'profit-oriented'.
Initially, 'profit' meant 'progress or advantage', and 'oriented' meant 'arranged towards', evolving into the current meaning of 'focused on making a profit'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or driven by the goal of making a profit.
The company adopted a profit-oriented strategy to increase its revenue.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45