properly-installed
|prop-er-ly-in-stalled|
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/ˈprɑːpərli ɪnˈstɔːld/
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/ˈprɒpəli ɪnˈstɔːld/
(install)
set up or position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'install' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'installare,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'stallare' meant 'to place.'
Historical Evolution
'installare' transformed into the Old French word 'installer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'install' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place into a position,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to set up or put in place.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
correctly or suitably set up or put in place.
The properly-installed software ensured the system ran smoothly.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 19:48