atypically-formed
|a-typ-i-cal-ly-formed|
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/eɪˈtɪpɪkli fɔrmd/
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/eɪˈtɪpɪkli fɔːmd/
unusually shaped
Etymology
Etymology Information
'atypically-formed' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' and 'typical' from Greek 'typikos', meaning 'conforming to a type'.
Historical Evolution
'atypically' evolved from 'atypical', which was first used in the 19th century, and 'formed' from Old English 'formian'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'atypical' meant 'not conforming to a type', and 'formed' meant 'to shape'. Together, they describe something not shaped in the usual way.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not formed in the usual or expected way.
The sculpture was atypically-formed, drawing attention for its unique shape.
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Last updated: 2025/03/31 07:14