chance-formed
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/tʃæns fɔrmd/
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/tʃɑːns fɔːmd/
accidentally created
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chance-formed' originates from the combination of 'chance,' meaning 'luck or fortune,' and 'formed,' meaning 'shaped or created.'
Historical Evolution
'Chance' comes from Old French 'cheance,' meaning 'accident or luck,' and 'formed' is derived from the Latin 'formare,' meaning 'to shape.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'chance' meant 'luck or fortune,' and 'formed' meant 'shaped or created.' Together, they describe something created by luck or accident.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
formed by chance or accident, without deliberate planning.
The unique rock formations were chance-formed over millions of years.
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Last updated: 2025/03/21 13:29