realignment
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/ˌriːəˈlaɪnmənt/
(realign)
adjusting position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'realignment' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'alignment' from the Latin 'alignare,' meaning 'to line up.'
Historical Evolution
'alignare' transformed into the French word 'aligner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'align,' with 'realignment' forming as a noun.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to line up again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'adjusting or changing position.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of changing or adjusting the position or direction of something.
The company underwent a realignment of its business strategy.
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Last updated: 2025/03/04 17:36