actively-formed
|ac-tive-ly-formed|
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/ˈæktɪvli fɔrmd/
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/ˈæktɪvli fɔːmd/
actively shaped
Etymology
'actively-formed' originates from the combination of 'active' and 'formed', where 'active' comes from Latin 'activus', meaning 'engaged in action', and 'formed' from Old English 'formian', meaning 'to shape'.
'actively-formed' combines the modern English words 'active' and 'formed', reflecting a process-oriented creation.
Initially, 'active' meant 'engaged in action', and 'formed' meant 'to shape'. Together, they convey the idea of something shaped through active processes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or shaped through active processes or actions.
The sculpture was actively-formed by the artist using various tools.
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Last updated: 2025/06/11 02:23
