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placement

|place/ment|

B2

/ˈpleɪsmənt/

(place)

specific location

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'placement' originates from the word 'place,' which comes from Old French 'place,' derived from Latin 'platea,' meaning 'broad street.'

Historical Evolution

'place' evolved from the Old French word 'place' and eventually became the modern English word 'place.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a broad street,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'position or location.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of placing or arranging something in a particular position.

The placement of the furniture in the room was perfect.

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Noun 2

a job or position, especially one that is temporary or for training purposes.

She secured a placement at a prestigious law firm.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41