slowly-adjusted
|slow-ly-ad-just-ed|
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/ˈsloʊli əˈdʒʌstɪd/
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/ˈsləʊli əˈdʒʌstɪd/
(adjust)
capable of modification
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adjust' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'ajuster,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'juster' meant 'to bring into line.'
Historical Evolution
'ajuster' transformed into the Middle English word 'ajusten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adjust.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring into line,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to modify or change slightly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been modified or changed at a gradual pace.
The slowly-adjusted settings ensured the machine operated smoothly.
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Last updated: 2025/03/24 03:38