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ARRANGEABLE

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ar⋅range

  [uh-reynj] verb, -ranged, -rang⋅ing.
Use ARRANGEABLE in a Sentence
–verb (used with object)
1. to place in proper, desired, or convenient order; adjust properly: to arrange books on a shelf.
2. to come to an agreement or understanding regarding: The two sides arranged the sale of the property.
3. to prepare or plan: to arrange the details of a meeting.
4. Music. to adapt (a composition) for a particular style of performance by voices or instruments.
–verb (used without object)
5. to make plans or preparations: They arranged for a conference on Wednesday.
6. to make a settlement; come to an agreement: to arrange with the coal company for regular deliveries.
Origin:
1325–75; ME arayngen < MF arangier, equiv. to a- a- 5 + rangier to range

Related forms:
ar⋅range⋅a⋅ble, adjective
ar⋅rang⋅er, noun

Synonyms:
1. array; group, sort, dispose; classify.
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Word Origin & History

arrange 
1375, "to draw up a line of battle," from O.Fr. arrangier, from a- "to" + rangier "set in a row," from rang "rank," from Frank. *hring. A rare word until the meaning generalized to "to place things in order" c.1780-1800. Musical sense of "adapt for other instruments or voices" is from 1808.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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