position
UK: pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n | US: pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n
n. a place or location where someone or something is situated
n. a particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged
n. a person's status or role in a group or society
vt. to put or arrange something in a particular place
position = pos<place> + ition<noun suffix>
- pos (from Latin ponere, meaning "to place")
- ition (a noun-forming suffix derived from Latin -itio, indicating an action or result)
Etymology Origin:
The word "position" traces back to the Latin positio, from ponere ("to place"). The root pos- reflects the core idea of placement or arrangement, while -ition transforms the verb into a noun denoting the result of that action. Over time, "position" expanded from physical placement (e.g., a location) to abstract contexts (e.g., social status or strategic arrangement).
The telescope was fixed in a stable position.
She adjusted her sitting position to avoid back pain.
His position as CEO gave him significant influence.
The army positioned its troops along the border.
The dancer held her final position for five seconds.