understanding-oriented
|un-der-stand-ing-o-ri-ent-ed|
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/ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/
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/ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/
focus on comprehension
Etymology
'understanding-oriented' originates from the combination of 'understanding' and the suffix '-oriented', where 'understanding' means 'comprehension' and '-oriented' means 'focused on'.
'understanding' comes from Old English 'understandan', and '-oriented' is derived from Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange or align'.
Initially, 'understanding' meant 'to stand among', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'comprehension'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or emphasizing understanding, often in the context of communication, learning, or relationships.
The teacher's understanding-oriented approach helped students grasp complex concepts.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 21:24