stance
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/stæns/
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/stɑːns/
position or posture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stance' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'estance', where 'est-' meant 'to stand'.
Historical Evolution
'estance' transformed into the Middle English word 'staunce', and eventually became the modern English word 'stance'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place to stand', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'posture' and 'position on an issue'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the way in which someone stands, especially when deliberately adopted (as in sports); a person's posture.
The golfer adjusted his stance before swinging.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39