🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

整列

Pronunciation / Transliteration: seiretsu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Alignment/əˈlaɪn.mənt/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"星の整列は珍しい現象です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The arrangement in a straight line, or in correct relative positions.

    "The alignment of the planets is a rare astronomical event."
  2. 2

    An agreement or cooperation among persons, groups, or nations.

    "The alignment of the two companies' goals led to a successful partnership."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the French word 'alignement', from 'aligner', formed from 'a-' (from Latin 'ad', meaning 'to') and 'ligne' (from Latin 'linea', meaning 'line'). Initially used in military contexts for putting troops into a straight line, the term evolved metaphorically into modern business and psychological contexts to signify mutual agreement, shared understanding, and harmonized objectives.

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