Align
/əˈlaɪn/noun
To arrange in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Did you know?The concept of alignment is linked to ancient rituals where physical and spiritual alignment was believed to invoke harmony with the cosmos.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leig-
“to lie, to lay down”
Latin
Latin
adlineare
“to bring into line, to align”
Old French
Old French
aligner
“to line up, to arrange in line”
Late Middle English
English
alinen
“to bring into line or alignment”
Modern English
English
align
“to adjust or arrange in a straight line or position”