talk-oriented
|talk-or-i-ent-ed|
B2
🇺🇸
/tɔk ˈɔriˌɛntɪd/
🇬🇧
/tɔːk ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/
focus on conversation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'talk-oriented' originates from the English word 'talk' combined with the suffix '-oriented,' which means 'focused on or directed towards.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'oriented' comes from the Latin word 'orientare,' meaning 'to arrange or direct.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'oriented' meant 'to face east,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to direct or focus towards something specific.'
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Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or emphasizing conversation and verbal communication.
The workshop was very talk-oriented, encouraging participants to share their ideas.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 11:07