unevenly-arranged
|un-even-ly-ar-ranged|
B2
/ʌnˈiːvənli əˈreɪndʒd/
(arrange)
order or plan
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arrange' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'arangier,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'rangier' meant 'to put in order.'
Historical Evolution
'arangier' transformed into the Middle English word 'arangen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'arrange.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to put in order,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not organized or placed in a regular or symmetrical pattern.
The books on the shelf were unevenly-arranged, making it difficult to find the one I needed.
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Last updated: 2025/03/20 19:32