ranges
|rang/es|
B2
/reɪndʒɪz/
(range)
extent or scope
Etymology
Etymology Information
'range' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'rengier', where 'reng' meant 'row or line'.
Historical Evolution
'rengier' transformed into the Middle English word 'range', and eventually became the modern English word 'range'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to arrange in a line', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'vary or extend between limits'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'range', referring to a series of things in a line or a variety of different things.
The mountain ranges are breathtaking.
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Last updated: 2025/02/10 17:36