falsely-adjusted
|false-ly-ad-just-ed|
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/ˈfɔːlsli əˈdʒʌstɪd/
(adjust)
capable of modification
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 or order,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to alter or move something slightly to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
incorrectly or improperly adjusted.
The machine was falsely-adjusted, leading to inaccurate results.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 10:48
