properly-set
|prop-er-ly-set|
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/ˈprɑːpərli sɛt/
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/ˈprɒpəli sɛt/
correctly arranged
Etymology
Etymology Information
'properly-set' originates from the combination of 'properly' and 'set', where 'properly' means 'in a suitable manner' and 'set' means 'to arrange or adjust'.
Historical Evolution
'Properly' comes from the Latin word 'proprius', meaning 'one's own', and 'set' comes from the Old English 'settan', meaning 'to place'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'properly-set' meant 'arranged in a suitable manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
arranged or adjusted in a correct or suitable manner.
The table was properly-set for the formal dinner.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 06:18