promotional
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/prəˈmoʊʃənl̩/
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/prəˈməʊʃənl̩/
(promote)
advance, encourage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'promotional' originates from the Latin word 'promotio', where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'movere' meant 'to move'.
Historical Evolution
'promotio' transformed into the Old French word 'promotion', and eventually became the modern English word 'promotional'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move forward or advance', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the publicizing of a product or service'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the publicizing of a product, organization, or venture so as to increase sales or public awareness.
The company launched a promotional campaign to boost sales.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 13:05