alignment — arrangement in a straight line or in correct relative positions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: arrangement in a straight line or in correct relative positions
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlaɪnmənt/
Example Sentences
- My chiropractor fixed my spine alignment, now I'm as straight as a ruler!
- The stars are in perfect alignment for my terrible cooking skills tonight.
- The company's goals need better alignment with customer needs.
alignment
NOUN[/əˈlaɪnmənt/]
arrangement in a straight line or in correct relative positions
The arrangement of elements in a straight line or in proper relative positions.
During the group assignment, once roles fall into alignment, confusion fades and progress gains momentum.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'aligner' (to arrange in a line), which combines the preposition 'à' (to, at) with 'ligne' (line). The term literally means 'arranging in accordance with a line' and entered English through French influence on military and administrative terminology.
Breakdown
align (from French aligner: à- (to) + ligne (line), meaning to place in a line) + -ment (suffix denoting action, process, or state), literally 'the act or result of aligning'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My chiropractor fixed my spine alignment, now I'm as straight as a ruler!”
“The stars are in perfect alignment for my terrible cooking skills tonight.”
“The company's goals need better alignment with customer needs.”
“Check the text alignment before printing the document.”
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