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normally-arranged

|nor-mal-ly-ar-ranged|

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/ˈnɔːrməli əˈreɪndʒd/

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/ˈnɔːməli əˈreɪndʒd/

typical setup

Etymology
Etymology Information

The term 'normally-arranged' combines 'normal,' from Latin 'normalis,' meaning 'conforming to a standard,' and 'arranged,' from Old French 'arangier,' meaning 'to set in order.'

Historical Evolution

'Normal' evolved from the Latin 'normalis' through Old French 'normal,' while 'arranged' came from Old French 'arangier,' eventually forming the modern English 'arrange.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'normal' meant 'conforming to a standard,' and 'arrange' meant 'to set in order.' The combined term 'normally-arranged' retains these meanings, indicating a typical setup.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

organized or set up in a typical or expected manner.

The books on the shelf were normally-arranged, making it easy to find the one I needed.

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Last updated: 2025/03/14 02:33