adjustoring
|ad-just-or-ing|
B2
/əˈdʒʌstərɪŋ/
(adjustor)
adjusting agent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adjustor' originates from the Latin word 'adjuxtare,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'juxtare' meant 'to bring together.'
Historical Evolution
'adjuxtare' transformed into the Old French word 'ajuster,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adjustor' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring together or make right,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or device that adjusts or regulates something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or device that adjusts or regulates something.
The adjustoring of the machine was crucial for its optimal performance.
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Last updated: 2025/05/09 18:06