unusually-adjusted
|un-usual-ly-ad-just-ed|
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/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli əˈdʒʌstɪd/
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/ʌnˈjuːʒʊəli əˈdʒʌstɪd/
(adjust)
capable of modification
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adjust' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'ajuster,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'juster' meant 'to bring into line.'
Historical Evolution
'ajuster' transformed into the Middle English word 'ajusten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adjust.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring into line or order,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to adapt or modify.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
adapted or modified in a way that is not typical or expected.
The unusually-adjusted settings on the machine led to unexpected results.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 08:07