rearrangement
|re-ar-range-ment|
B2
/ˌriːəˈreɪndʒmənt/
(rearrange)
change order
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rearrangement' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'arrangement' from Old French 'arranger', meaning 'to arrange'.
Historical Evolution
'arranger' transformed into the English word 'arrange', and eventually became 'rearrange' with the addition of the prefix 're-'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to arrange again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of changing the order or position of something.
The rearrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42