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English

consistently-adjusted

|con-sist-ent-ly-ad-just-ed|

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/kənˈsɪstəntli əˈdʒʌstɪd/

(adjust)

capable of modification

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adjustadjustmentsadjustersadjustsover-adjustsunder-adjustsadjustsover-adjustsunder-adjustsadjustedover-adjustedunder-adjustedadjustedover-adjustedunder-adjustedadjustingover-adjustingunder-adjustingadjustmentadjustedadjustableincorrectly-adjustedpurposelyadjustively
Etymology
Etymology Information

'adjust' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'ajuster,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'juster' meant 'to bring into line.'

Historical Evolution

'ajuster' transformed into the Middle English word 'ajusten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adjust.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bring into line,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to alter or modify.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

modified or altered in a way that is consistent over time.

The consistently-adjusted data provided more accurate results.

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Last updated: 2025/03/24 05:18