sets
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B1
/sɛts/
(set)
environment or adjustment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'set' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'settan,' where 'settan' meant 'to cause to sit, put, place.'
Historical Evolution
'settan' transformed into the Middle English word 'setten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'set'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cause to sit or place,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to put something in a particular place or position.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a collection of distinct objects, considered as an object in its own right.
The math teacher explained the concept of sets.
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Last updated: 2025/02/14 14:11