soliloquy-focused
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/səˈlɪləkwi ˈfoʊkəst/
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/səˈlɪləkwi ˈfəʊkəst/
focused on self-speech
Etymology
Etymology Information
'soliloquy-focused' originates from the Latin word 'soliloquium,' where 'solus' meant 'alone' and 'loqui' meant 'to speak.'
Historical Evolution
'soliloquium' transformed into the English word 'soliloquy,' and eventually became part of the compound adjective 'soliloquy-focused.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'soliloquy' meant 'a speech made to oneself,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
concentrated on or characterized by soliloquies.
The play was soliloquy-focused, with the main character often speaking directly to the audience.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 01:37