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strategically-placed

|stra-te-gi-cal-ly-placed|

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/strəˈtiːdʒɪkli pleɪst/

advantageous positioning

Etymology
Etymology Information

'strategically-placed' originates from the combination of 'strategically,' derived from the Greek word 'strategos,' meaning 'general,' and 'placed,' from the Old English 'plæcian,' meaning 'to put or set.'

Historical Evolution

'strategically' evolved from the Greek 'strategos' through Latin 'strategia' and Old French 'strategique,' while 'placed' evolved from Old English 'plæcian.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'strategically' meant 'pertaining to a general or military strategy,' but over time it evolved to mean 'carefully planned or designed.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

positioned in a way that is advantageous or beneficial, often for achieving a specific goal or purpose.

The cameras were strategically-placed to cover all angles of the room.

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