properly-arranged
|prop-er-ly-ar-ranged|
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/ˈprɑːpərli əˈreɪndʒd/
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/ˈprɒpəli əˈreɪndʒd/
(arrange)
order or plan
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arrange' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'arangier,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'rangier' meant 'to rank or set in order.'
Historical Evolution
'arangier' transformed into the Middle English word 'arangen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'arrange.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set in order,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
organized or set in a correct or suitable order.
The books on the shelf were properly-arranged by genre.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 19:37