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rationally-focused

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/ˈræʃənəli ˈfoʊkəst/

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/ˈræʃənəli ˈfəʊkəst/

logical concentration

Etymology
Etymology Information

'rationally-focused' originates from the combination of 'rationally' and 'focused', where 'rationally' is derived from 'rational', meaning 'based on reason or logic', and 'focused' from 'focus', meaning 'to concentrate attention or effort'.

Historical Evolution

'Rationally' evolved from the Latin word 'rationalis', and 'focused' from the Latin word 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace', which later came to mean 'center of activity or interest'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'rationally' meant 'in a manner based on reason', and 'focused' meant 'concentrated on a central point'. Together, they evolved to mean 'concentrated on logical reasoning'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on logical reasoning and clear thinking.

The team took a rationally-focused approach to solve the problem.

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Last updated: 2025/02/15 00:27