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- pronunciation:
reInj
mnt
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of putting things in order or in some particular way that is desired.
The arrangement of the library books took days.- synonyms:
- arraying, grouping, ordering, organization
- similar words:
- assortment, disposition, grading, selection
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| definition 2: |
a group of things that have been put together in a certain way.
The flower arrangements were beautiful.
- synonyms:
- array, group
- similar words:
- order, position, selection, series, set
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| definition 3: |
the way in which a group of things lie or have been placed.
The arrangement of the desks has changed. |
| definition 4: |
(usually plural) plans or preparations.
Max made the arrangements for his grandfather's retirement party.- synonyms:
- plans, preparations, provisions
- similar words:
- design, measures, reservations, scheme
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| definition 5: |
a piece of music that has been changed to fit a particular type of performance.
The band played new arrangements of old popular songs.- synonyms:
- adaptation
- similar words:
- composition, score
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| related words: |
agenda, appointment, bargain, compromise, method, music, understanding, version |
The word arrangement
contains the following parts:
ar-
Latin
prefix
that means to, toward
  More about this word part:
The prefix ar-
occurs in Latin loanwords. It is an assimilated form of ad- used before roots beginning with "r," such as "rang." See ad-.
Example words:
-ment
Latin
noun-forming suffix
that means act, process, or instance of
More about this word part:
The suffix -ment
attaches to Latin verb roots (e.g., doc, reg, sed) or to English verbs of Latin origin to form nouns.
Example words:
adjustment, advertisement, agreement, announcement, armament, arrangement, commandment, compartment, complement, compliment, department, document, employment, entertainment, fragment, government, improvement, investment, judgment, measurement, movement, regiment, sediment, sentiment
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