How Do You Spell POSITIONED?

Pronunciation: [pəzˈɪʃənd] (IPA)

Positioned is spelled as /pəˈzɪʃənd/. This word is derived from the word "position" which means the place where something is located or arranged. The -ed suffix is added to the base form of the word to form the past tense or the adjective form of the word. The first syllable is pronounced as "puh" with a schwa sound, followed by the stressed long "i" sound "-zi-" and finally the syllable "-shund." The spelling of this word reflects the pronunciation of each syllable.

POSITIONED Meaning and Definition

  1. Positioned is an adjective that refers to the act or state of placing something or someone in a particular location, arrangement, or situation. It describes the specific placement or arrangement of an object, person, or concept in relation to other elements or within a given context.

    In a literal sense, positioned commonly relates to physical placement, indicating the precise location or orientation of an object or person. For example, a book can be positioned on a shelf, a chair can be positioned next to a table, or a person can be positioned in front of a camera.

    However, positioned can also extend beyond physical placement, encompassing the positioning of ideas, strategies, or perspectives within a conceptual framework. This can refer to aligning oneself or one's organization in relation to others, such as positioning a company as a leader in the market or positioning a political party on a particular issue.

    Furthermore, the term positioned can also imply a deliberate or strategic arrangement for a specific purpose. This encompasses the idea of positioning oneself or one's offerings in a more advantageous or influential position, be it in a negotiation, a competition, or a social setting.

    Overall, positioned conveys the idea of purposeful placement or arrangement, whether in a physical, conceptual, or strategic sense.

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Etymology of POSITIONED

The word "positioned" is derived from the verb "position", which originated from the French word "position" and ultimately from the Latin word "positio". The Latin word "positio" is the past participle form of the verb "ponere", which means "to place" or "to put". It came into English via Middle French in the 15th century and was initially used with the same meanings as its Latin and French predecessors. Over time, "position" and its derived forms, including "positioned", have become commonly used in English to describe the act of placing or arranging something in a particular location, or the state of being located in a specific position.

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Conjugate verb Positioned

CONDITIONAL

I would position
we would position
you would position
he/she/it would position
they would position

FUTURE

I will position
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have positioned
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PAST

I positioned
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PAST PERFECT

I had positioned
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PRESENT

I position
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PRESENT PERFECT

I have positioned
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I am positioning
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