unofficially-arranged
|un-of-fi-cial-ly-ar-ranged|
B2
/ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəli 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 set in a row.'
Historical Evolution
'arangier' transformed into the Middle English word 'arangen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'arrange.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set in a row,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to organize or plan.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
organized or set up without formal approval or recognition.
The meeting was unofficially-arranged, so not everyone was informed.
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Last updated: 2025/03/24 01:15