upward-oriented
|up-ward-or-i-ent-ed|
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/ˈʌpwərd ˈɔːrientɪd/
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/ˈʌpwəd ˈɔːrientɪd/
aimed upwards
Etymology
'upward-oriented' is a compound word formed from 'upward' and 'oriented'. 'Upward' originates from Old English 'upweard', where 'up' meant 'up' and 'weard' meant 'toward'. 'Oriented' comes from Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to rise'.
'Upward' evolved from Old English 'upweard', and 'oriented' from Latin 'orientare', eventually forming the modern English compound 'upward-oriented'.
Initially, 'upward' meant 'toward a higher place', and 'oriented' meant 'to rise'. Together, they now mean 'focused towards a higher position'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a focus or direction that is aimed upwards or towards a higher position.
The company's upward-oriented strategy has led to significant growth.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42