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anticipatorily-formed

|an-ti-ci-pa-to-ri-ly-formed|

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/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtərɪli-fɔrmd/

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/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtərɪli-fɔːmd/

formed in anticipation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'anticipatorily-formed' originates from the word 'anticipate,' which comes from Latin, specifically the word 'anticipare,' where 'ante-' meant 'before' and 'capere' meant 'to take.'

Historical Evolution

'anticipare' transformed into the English word 'anticipate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anticipatorily-formed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to take before,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'formed in anticipation.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

formed in anticipation or expectation of something.

The anticipatorily-formed plans were ready for any eventuality.

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Last updated: 2025/03/18 19:18