'alterably-formed' originates from the combination of 'alterably' and 'formed', where 'alterably' is derived from the Latin 'alterare', meaning 'to change', and 'formed' from the Latin 'formare', meaning 'to shape'.

'alterare' transformed into the Old French 'alterer', and eventually became the modern English word 'alter'. 'Formare' evolved into the Old French 'former', leading to the modern English 'form'.

Initially, 'alterare' meant 'to change', and 'formare' meant 'to shape'. The combined term 'alterably-formed' retains the essence of these meanings, indicating something that can be reshaped or modified.