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- [uh-lahyn-muh nt]
- /əˈlaɪn mənt/
- /əˈlaɪnmənt /
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- [uh-lahyn-muh nt]
- /əˈlaɪn mənt/
Definitions of alinement word
- noun alinement an adjustment to a line; arrangement in a straight line. 1
- noun alinement the line or lines so formed. 1
- noun alinement the proper adjustment of the components of an electronic circuit, machine, etc., for coordinated functioning: The front wheels of the car are out of alignment. 1
- noun alinement a state of agreement or cooperation among persons, groups, nations, etc., with a common cause or viewpoint. 1
- noun alinement a ground plan of a railroad or highway. 1
- noun alinement Archaeology. a line or an arrangement of parallel or converging lines of upright stones or menhirs. 1
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Origin of alinement
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
1780-90; align + -ment; replacing earlier alignement < French
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Parts of speech for Alinement
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alinement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
alinement usage trend in Literature
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