unintentionally-positioned
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli 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
placed or arranged without intention or planning.
The vase was unintentionally-positioned on the edge of the table.
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