unusually-positioned
|un-usual-ly-po-si-tioned|
B2
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli pəˈzɪʃənd/
atypically placed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unusually-positioned' originates from the combination of 'unusual' and 'positioned', where 'unusual' means 'not common' and 'positioned' means 'placed in a particular location'.
Historical Evolution
'Unusual' comes from the Latin word 'usualis', and 'positioned' comes from the Latin word 'positio'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unusual' meant 'not according to custom', and 'positioned' meant 'placed'. Together, they describe something placed in a non-standard way.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
located or placed in a manner that is not typical or expected.
The sculpture was unusually-positioned in the center of the room.
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Last updated: 2025/03/14 16:30