equitably-assigned
|eq-ui-ta-bly-as-signed|
B2
/ˈɛkwɪtəbli əˈsaɪnd/
(assign)
allocate task
Etymology
Etymology Information
'assign' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'assignare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'signare' meant 'mark or sign.'
Historical Evolution
'assignare' transformed into the Old French word 'assigner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'assign' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mark or designate something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to allocate or distribute something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
distributed or allocated in a fair and impartial manner.
The resources were equitably-assigned among the team members.
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Last updated: 2025/03/25 23:16