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Emplacement: meaning, definitions and examples

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emplacement

 

[ ษชmหˆpleษชsmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military position

Emplacement refers to a location where military equipment, such as artillery or a missile, is placed for action. This term can also describe a position for fortified defenses or a site chosen for its strategic advantages.

Synonyms

location, position, site.

Examples of usage

  • The artillery was set up in a secure emplacement.
  • The soldiers took cover behind their chosen emplacement.
  • Choosing the right emplacement can be critical in battle.
Context #2 | Noun

geographical area

In a broader sense, emplacement can refer to the act of placing or positioning something in a specific location. This can apply to geological formations, architectural structures, or other physical entities.

Synonyms

arrangement, installation, placement.

Examples of usage

  • The emplacement of the new building was well-planned.
  • The geological emplacement can impact local ecosystems.
  • Proper emplacement is vital for urban planning.

Translations

Translations of the word "emplacement" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น localizaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Standort

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lokasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ัั†ะตะทะฝะฐั…ะพะดะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lokalizacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…็ฝฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท emplacement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ubicaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆู‚ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ umรญstฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ umiestnenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝ็ฝฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lokacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ staรฐsetning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฝะฐะปะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒ˜แƒšแƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ubicaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'emplacement' derives from the French 'emplacement', which means 'a placing' or 'a setting'. The etymology can be traced back to the Middle French term, itself originating from the Latin 'implacere', where 'in-' means 'in' or 'upon', and 'placere' means 'to please' or 'to place'. In military contexts, the term gained popularity during the 19th century, correlating with advancements in warfare strategies and the strategic placement of weapons systems. The adaptation of the term into English retained its essential meaning while expanding to include various contexts, from military to geological and architectural applications. Over the years, 'emplacement' has represented the significance of strategic positioning in both natural and man-made environments.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,138, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.