Position
/pəˈzɪʃ.ən/noun
A location or arrangement of something in a particular place or posture.
Did you know?The concept of 'position' has deep ties to astrology, where the positions of celestial bodies influence fate and fortune.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
positio
“A placing or positioning, derived from the verb 'ponere', meaning to place.”
Old French
Old French
position
“The act of placing or positioning.”
Middle English
Middle English
posicioun
“Referring to a physical position or arrangement.”
Modern English
English
position
“The state of being placed or arranged in relation to something else.”
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