relaxation-oriented
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/rɪˌlækˈseɪʃən ˈɔːr.i.ˌɛn.tɪd/
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/rɪˌlækˈseɪʃən ˈɒr.i.ˌɛn.tɪd/
focus on relaxation
Etymology
'relaxation-oriented' originates from the combination of 'relaxation' and 'oriented', where 'relaxation' comes from Latin 'relaxare', meaning 'to loosen', and 'oriented' from Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange'.
'relaxation' evolved from the Latin 'relaxare' through Old French 'relaxacion', and 'oriented' from Latin 'orientare' through Middle French 'orienter'.
Initially, 'relaxation' meant 'loosening or reducing tension', and 'oriented' meant 'arranged or directed'. Together, they evolved to mean 'focused on relaxation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or designed for relaxation.
The spa offers a relaxation-oriented environment for its guests.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42