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spiritual-centered

|spir/it/ual-cen/tered|

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/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl ˈsɛntərd/

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/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl ˈsɛntəd/

focus on the spirit

Etymology
Etymology Information

'spiritual-centered' is a compound word formed from 'spiritual' and 'centered'. 'Spiritual' originates from Latin 'spiritualis', meaning 'of or pertaining to breath or spirit'. 'Centered' comes from the Old French 'centre', meaning 'middle point'.

Historical Evolution

'Spiritual' evolved from the Latin 'spiritualis' through Old French 'spirituel', while 'centered' evolved from Old French 'centre'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'spiritual' referred to anything related to the spirit or soul, while 'centered' meant being at the middle point. Together, they evolved to mean focusing on spiritual matters.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or concerned with spiritual matters or the inner self.

She leads a spiritual-centered life, prioritizing meditation and self-reflection.

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Last updated: 2025/01/23 10:53