misaligned
|mis-a-ligned|
B2
/ˌmɪsəˈlaɪnd/
(misalign)
incorrect alignment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misaligned' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'align' from Latin 'alligare' meaning 'to bind to'.
Historical Evolution
'misalign' changed from the Old French word 'aligner' and eventually became the modern English word 'align'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bind or arrange in a line', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not properly aligned'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not properly aligned or positioned.
The wheels of the car were misaligned, causing it to veer to the left.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35