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commonly-formed

|com-mon-ly-formed|

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/ˈkɑːmənli fɔːrmd/

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/ˈkɒmənli fɔːmd/

typical structure

Etymology
Etymology Information

'commonly-formed' originates from the combination of 'common' and 'form', where 'common' meant 'usual' and 'form' meant 'shape or structure'.

Historical Evolution

'commonly-formed' changed from the Old English word 'cuman' meaning 'to come together' and 'form' from Latin 'forma', eventually becoming the modern English word 'commonly-formed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'shaped in a usual manner', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'created or structured in a way that is typical or usual'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or structured in a way that is typical or usual.

The commonly-formed opinion was that the project would succeed.

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Last updated: 2025/03/29 22:47