adaptively-positioned
|a-dap-tive-ly-po-si-tioned|
/əˈdæptɪvli pəˈzɪʃənd/
flexible positioning
Etymology
'adaptively-positioned' originates from the combination of 'adaptive' and 'positioned', where 'adaptive' is derived from the Latin word 'adaptare', meaning 'to fit' or 'to adjust', and 'positioned' from the Latin 'positio', meaning 'placement'.
'Adaptive' evolved from the Latin 'adaptare' through Old French 'adapter', while 'positioned' evolved from Latin 'positio' through Middle English 'posicioun'.
Initially, 'adaptive' meant 'to fit or adjust', and 'positioned' meant 'placement'. Over time, 'adaptively-positioned' evolved to mean 'positioned in a manner that allows for adaptation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
positioned in a manner that allows for adaptation to changing conditions or environments.
The adaptively-positioned solar panels adjust their angle based on the sun's position.
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Last updated: 2025/03/21 08:32