clearly-shaped
|clear-ly-shaped|
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/ˈklɪrli ʃeɪpt/
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/ˈklɪəli ʃeɪpt/
distinct form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clearly-shaped' originates from the combination of 'clear' and 'shape', where 'clear' meant 'free from obscurity' and 'shape' meant 'form or outline'.
Historical Evolution
'clearly-shaped' evolved from the Old English word 'sceapian', meaning 'to create or form', and 'clæne', meaning 'pure or clear'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a clear form', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a distinct and easily recognizable form or outline.
The sculpture was clearly-shaped, making it easy to identify from a distance.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 17:49