unaligned
|un/a/ligned|
B2
/ˌʌnəˈlaɪnd/
not in line
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unaligned' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'aligned' from the Latin 'lineare', meaning 'to line'.
Historical Evolution
'aligned' changed from the Old French word 'aligner' and eventually became the modern English word 'align'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not in line', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not affiliated'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not arranged in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
The books on the shelf were unaligned.
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Adjective 2
not allied or affiliated with a particular group or ideology.
The country remained unaligned during the conflict.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 20:21