typically-positioned
|typ-i-cal-ly-po-si-tioned|
B2
/ˈtɪpɪkli pəˈzɪʃənd/
(position)
location or role
Etymology
Etymology Information
'position' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'positio,' where 'posit-' meant 'placed.'
Historical Evolution
'positio' transformed into the French word 'position,' and eventually became the modern English word 'position' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of placing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a place where someone or something is located or has been put.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a manner that is usual or expected for a particular position or arrangement.
The books were typically-positioned on the shelf, with the tallest ones at the ends.
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Last updated: 2025/03/17 03:10