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actively-formed

|ac-tive-ly-formed|

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/ˈæktɪvli fɔrmd/

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/ˈæktɪvli fɔːmd/

actively shaped

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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'.

Historical Evolution

'actively-formed' combines the modern English words 'active' and 'formed', reflecting a process-oriented creation.

Meaning Changes

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