mis-adjusted

MIS-ad·just·ed

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mee uh-juhs-tid]
- /mi əˈdʒʌs tɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mee uh-juhs-tid]
- /mi əˈdʒʌs tɪd/

Definitions of mis-adjusted word

verb with object mis-adjusted to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate: to adjust expenses to income. 1
verb with object mis-adjusted to put in good working order; regulate; bring to a proper state or position: to adjust an instrument. 1
verb with object mis-adjusted to settle or bring to a satisfactory state, so that parties are agreed in the result: to adjust our differences. 1
verb with object mis-adjusted Insurance. to determine the amount to be paid in settlement of (a claim). 1
verb with object mis-adjusted to systematize. 1
verb with object mis-adjusted Military. to correct the elevation or deflection of (a gun). 1

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Origin of mis-adjusted

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English ajusten < Anglo-French ajuster, Old French aj(o)uster to make conform to, verbal derivative, with a- a-5, of juste right, just1, influenced in sense by ajouter, ajoster to add < Late Latin adjuxtāre; see ad-, joust

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Parts of speech for Mis-adjusted

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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mis-adjusted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".