solution-focused
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/səˈluːʃən ˈfoʊkəst/
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/səˈluːʃən ˈfəʊkəst/
problem-solving focus
Etymology
The term 'solution-focused' combines 'solution,' from Latin 'solutio,' meaning 'a loosening or solving,' and 'focused,' from Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth or fireplace,' which evolved to mean 'center of activity or interest.'
'Solution' evolved from the Latin 'solutio' through Old French 'solution' into Middle English, while 'focused' evolved from Latin 'focus' through French 'focuser' into English.
Initially, 'solution' meant 'a loosening or solving,' and 'focused' meant 'center of activity.' Over time, 'solution-focused' evolved to mean concentrating on solving problems.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
concentrated on finding solutions to problems rather than dwelling on the problems themselves.
The team adopted a solution-focused approach to tackle the project challenges.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45