misadjust

ad·just

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-juhst]
- /əˈdʒʌst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-juhst]
- /əˈdʒʌst/

Definitions of misadjust word

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

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Origin of misadjust

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 Misadjust

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Misadjust

misadjust 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".

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Antonyms for misadjust

verb with object misadjust

adjust — When you adjust to a new situation, you get used to it by changing your behaviour or your ideas.

Just one Antonym for misadjust