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commodity-focused

|com-mod-i-ty-fo-cused|

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/kəˈmɒdəti ˈfoʊkəst/

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/kəˈmɒdəti ˈfəʊkəst/

focused on goods

Etymology
Etymology Information

'commodity-focused' originates from the English word 'commodity,' which comes from the Latin word 'commoditas,' meaning 'convenience or advantage,' and 'focused,' from the Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth or fireplace.'

Historical Evolution

'commodity' evolved from the Old French 'commodité,' and 'focused' from the Latin 'focusus,' eventually forming the modern English term 'commodity-focused.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'commodity' meant 'convenience or advantage,' but over time it evolved to refer to goods or products, while 'focused' retained its meaning of 'concentrated or directed attention.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on or oriented towards commodities, especially in terms of business or economic activities.

The company's strategy is commodity-focused, aiming to dominate the raw materials market.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45