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anticipatively-formed

|an-ti-ci-pa-tive-ly-formed|

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/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪvli-fɔrmd/

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/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪvli-fɔːmd/

created in anticipation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'anticipatively-formed' originates from the combination of 'anticipate' and 'form', where 'anticipate' comes from Latin 'anticipare', meaning 'to take before', and 'form' from Latin 'formare', meaning 'to shape'.

Historical Evolution

'anticipate' changed from the Latin word 'anticipare' and 'form' from 'formare', eventually combining in modern English to form 'anticipatively-formed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'anticipate' meant 'to take before', and 'form' meant 'to shape'. Together, they evolved to mean 'created in anticipation of future needs'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or shaped in a manner that anticipates or foresees future needs or conditions.

The anticipatively-formed strategy helped the company navigate future challenges.

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Last updated: 2025/03/17 04:48