self-oriented

self-o·ri·ent

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self noun, adjective awr-ee-uh nt, ‐ee-ent, ohr-]
- /sɛlf noun, adjective ˈɔr i ənt, ‐iˌɛnt, ˈoʊr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self noun, adjective awr-ee-uh nt, ‐ee-ent, ohr-]
- /sɛlf noun, adjective ˈɔr i ənt, ‐iˌɛnt, ˈoʊr-/

Definitions of self-oriented word

noun self-oriented the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean. 1
noun self-oriented Jewelry. an orient pearl. the iridescence of a pearl. 1
noun self-oriented the east; the eastern region of the heavens or the world. 1
verb with object self-oriented to adjust with relation to, or bring into due relation to surroundings, circumstances, facts, etc. 1
verb with object self-oriented to familiarize (a person) with new surroundings or circumstances, or the like: lectures designed to orient the new students. 1
verb with object self-oriented to place in any definite position with reference to the points of the compass or other locations: to orient a building north and south. 1

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Origin of self-oriented

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin orient- (stem of oriēns) “the east, sunrise,” noun use of present participle of orīrī “to rise”; see -ent

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Parts of speech for Self-oriented

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adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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self-oriented popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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