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arrangements

|ar/range/ments|

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/əˈreɪndʒmənts/

(arrangement)

put in order; prepare

Base Form
arrangement
Etymology
Etymology Information

'arrangement' originates from French, specifically the word 'arrangement' (from the verb 'arranger'), where 'a-' comes from Latin 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'ranger' meant 'to place in a row'. 「arrangement」はフランス語の単語「arrangement」(動詞「arranger」から)に由来し、接頭辞「a-」はラテン語の「ad-」(〜へ)に由来し、「ranger」は「列に並べる」という意味でした。

Historical Evolution

'arrangement' changed from Old French verb forms such as 'arrangier/arranger' and passed into Middle English as 'arrangen' and later became the modern English noun 'arrangement'. 「arrangement」は古フランス語の動詞形 'arrangier/arranger' から変化し、中英語で 'arrangen' を経て現代英語の名詞 'arrangement' になりました。

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the action of putting things in order (placing in a row)'; over time it broadened to include 'plans or preparations', 'organization/layout', and 'musical adaptation'. 初期には「物を順序よく並べる行為(列に並べること)」を意味していましたが、次第に「計画・準備」「構成・配置」「楽曲の編曲」などの意味に広がりました。

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plans or preparations made for an event or activity (usually used in plural).

We made all the necessary arrangements for the conference.

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planspreparationsplans and preparations

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Noun 2

the way in which objects are organized or placed; a layout or organization of parts.

The arrangements of the furniture made the room feel spacious.

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Noun 3

a musical adaptation or scoring of a composition (plural used for different versions).

The album features several jazz arrangements of classic songs.

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Noun 4

agreements or informal understandings between people (often used in business or personal contexts).

They finalized the financial arrangements with their partners.

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Last updated: 2025/10/18 19:21