🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Alinhamento

Pronunciation / Transliteration: a-li-nha-men-to

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Alignment/əˈlaɪn.mənt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O alinhamento dos planetas é um evento raro."

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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

The word 'alignment' originates from the Old French 'aligner', which means 'to line up'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, evolving to encompass both physical and metaphorical meanings related to arrangement and agreement.

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