form-oriented
|form-or-i-ent-ed|
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/fɔrm ˈɔriˌɛntɪd/
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/fɔːm ˈɔːrɪˌɛntɪd/
focus on structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'form-oriented' originates from the combination of 'form,' meaning 'shape or structure,' and 'oriented,' meaning 'focused or directed towards.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'form-oriented' evolved from the need to describe approaches or designs that prioritize structure over function.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'focused on shape or structure,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
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Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or concerned with the structure, shape, or arrangement of something.
The architect's design was very form-oriented, emphasizing the building's unique shape.
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Last updated: 2025/02/23 20:51