realignment

a·lign·ment

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-lahyn-muh nt]
- /əˈlaɪn mənt/
- /ˌriː.əˈlaɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-lahyn-muh nt]
- /əˈlaɪn mənt/

Definitions of realignment word

noun realignment an adjustment to a line; arrangement in a straight line. 1
noun realignment the line or lines so formed. 1
noun realignment 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 realignment a state of agreement or cooperation among persons, groups, nations, etc., with a common cause or viewpoint. 1
noun realignment a ground plan of a railroad or highway. 1
noun realignment Archaeology. a line or an arrangement of parallel or converging lines of upright stones or menhirs. 1

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Origin of realignment

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 Realignment

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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realignment 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.

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Synonyms for realignment

noun realignment

metastasis — Pathology. the transference of disease-producing organisms or of malignant or cancerous cells to other parts of the body by way of the blood or lymphatic vessels or membranous surfaces. the condition produced by this.
move — to pass from one place or position to another.

All 2 Synonyms of realignment