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virtual-focused

|vir-tu-al-fo-cused|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈvɜr.tʃu.əl ˈfoʊ.kəst/

🇬🇧

/ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈfəʊ.kəst/

centered on digital platforms

Etymology
Etymology Information

'virtual-focused' originates from the combination of 'virtual,' derived from the Latin word 'virtualis,' meaning 'influential or effective,' and 'focused,' from the Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth or fireplace,' which evolved to mean 'center of activity or interest.'

Historical Evolution

'virtual' changed from the Latin 'virtualis' to the modern English 'virtual,' and 'focused' evolved from the Latin 'focus' to the modern English 'focused.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'virtual' meant 'influential or effective,' but over time it evolved to mean 'existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact,' while 'focused' retained its meaning of 'centered or concentrated.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated or centered on virtual environments or digital platforms.

The company adopted a virtual-focused strategy to enhance remote collaboration.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45