realigning
|re-a-lign-ing|
B2
/ˌriːəˈlaɪnɪŋ/
(realign)
adjusting position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'realign' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'align' from Old French 'aligner', which meant 'to line up'.
Historical Evolution
'aligner' transformed into the English word 'align', and eventually became 'realign' with the addition of the prefix 're-'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to line up again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'realign'.
The company is realigning its strategies to adapt to the new market conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41