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wellness-focused

|well/ness-fo/cused|

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/ˈwɛlnəs ˈfoʊkəst/

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/ˈwɛlnəs ˈfəʊkəst/

health-centered

Etymology
Etymology Information

'wellness-focused' originates from the combination of 'wellness' and 'focused', where 'wellness' refers to the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal, and 'focused' means concentrated on a particular aim or task.

Historical Evolution

'Wellness' evolved from the Old English word 'welnes', meaning 'health', and 'focused' comes from the Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace', which later came to mean 'center of activity'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'wellness' meant 'health', and 'focused' meant 'centered on a task'. Together, they evolved to mean 'concentrated on promoting health'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on promoting health and well-being.

The company has a wellness-focused approach to employee benefits.

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Last updated: 2025/02/04 16:36