'value-aligned' originates from the combination of 'value' and 'aligned', where 'value' refers to principles or standards, and 'aligned' means arranged in a straight line or in agreement.

'Value' and 'aligned' have been used separately in English for centuries, but their combination into 'value-aligned' is a more recent development, reflecting modern emphasis on ethical and principled alignment.

Initially, 'aligned' meant 'arranged in a line', but in combination with 'value', it evolved to mean 'in agreement with principles'.