permanently-assigned
|per-ma-nent-ly-as-signed|
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/ˈpɜːrmənəntli əˈsaɪnd/
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/ˈpɜːmənəntli əˈsaɪnd/
(assign)
allocate task
Etymology
Etymology Information
'assign' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'assignare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'signare' meant 'to mark.'
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,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designated or allocated to a specific role or position on a long-term or indefinite basis.
The officer was permanently-assigned to the new division.
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Last updated: 2025/06/18 02:57