single-position
|sin-gle-po-si-tion|
B2
/ˈsɪŋɡəl pəˈzɪʃən/
fixed location
Etymology
Etymology Information
'single-position' originates from the combination of 'single' and 'position', where 'single' meant 'one' and 'position' meant 'place or location'.
Historical Evolution
'Single' and 'position' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'single-position' reflects modern usage to describe something fixed in one place.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one place or location', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to something that occupies or is designed for one specific position or location.
The single-position switch is used to control the light.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41