flexibly-positioned
|flex-i-bly-po-si-tioned|
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/ˈflɛksəbli pəˈzɪʃənd/
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/ˈflɛksɪbli pəˈzɪʃənd/
adaptable arrangement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flexibly-positioned' originates from the combination of 'flexible' and 'positioned', where 'flexible' comes from Latin 'flexibilis', meaning 'capable of being bent'.
Historical Evolution
'flexible' changed from the Latin word 'flexibilis' and eventually became the modern English word 'flexible'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'flexible' meant 'capable of being bent', but over time it evolved to include adaptability in various contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
arranged or placed in a manner that allows for flexibility or adaptability.
The flexibly-positioned shelves can be adjusted to fit different sizes of books.
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Last updated: 2025/03/21 21:33