unevenly-placed
|un-even-ly-placed|
B2
/ʌnˈiːvənli pleɪst/
irregular positioning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unevenly-placed' originates from the combination of 'unevenly' and 'placed', where 'unevenly' is derived from 'uneven', meaning 'not level or smooth', and 'placed' from 'place', meaning 'to put in a particular position'.
Historical Evolution
'unevenly-placed' evolved from the combination of the words 'unevenly' and 'placed', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not evenly positioned', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not positioned in a level or uniform manner.
The books on the shelf were unevenly-placed, creating a chaotic look.
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Last updated: 2025/03/26 13:23