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aligners

|a-lign-ers|

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/əˈlaɪnərz/

🇬🇧

/əˈlaɪnəz/

(aligner)

teeth straightening device

Base FormPlural
aligneraligners
Etymology
Etymology Information

'aligner' originates from the verb 'align,' which comes from the Old French word 'aligner,' meaning 'to line up.'

Historical Evolution

'aligner' evolved from the Old French 'aligner' and became the modern English word 'aligner.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to line up or arrange in a straight line,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

devices used to align or straighten teeth, often used in orthodontics.

The orthodontist recommended using aligners to straighten her teeth.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/22 01:51