readjust
|re/a/djust|
B2
/ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/
adjust again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'readjust' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'adjust' from Old French 'ajuster', which meant 'to bring into line'.
Historical Evolution
'ajuster' transformed into the English word 'adjust', and with the prefix 're-', it became 'readjust'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring into line again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to adjust or arrange something again.
After moving the furniture, she had to readjust the pictures on the wall.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45