aligner
|a/lign/er|
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/əˈlaɪnər/
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/əˈlaɪnə/
(align)
arrange in line
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aligner' originates from the verb 'align', which comes from the Old French word 'aligner', where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'ligne' meant 'line'.
Historical Evolution
'aligner' evolved from the Old French 'aligner' and became the modern English word 'aligner'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring into line', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or tool used to align or adjust something into a straight line or correct position.
The orthodontist used an aligner to straighten the patient's teeth.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45