correctly-formed
|cor-rect-ly-formed|
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/kəˈrɛktli fɔrmd/
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/kəˈrɛktli fɔːmd/
proper structure
Etymology
'correctly-formed' originates from the combination of 'correctly' and 'formed', where 'correctly' is derived from the Latin 'correctus', meaning 'set right', and 'formed' from the Latin 'formare', meaning 'to shape'.
'correctly' evolved from the Latin 'correctus' through Old French 'correct', and 'formed' from Latin 'formare' through Old French 'former'.
Initially, 'correctly' meant 'set right', and 'formed' meant 'to shape'. Together, they evolved to mean 'having the correct structure'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the correct or proper structure or arrangement.
The document was correctly-formed, adhering to all the required standards.
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Last updated: 2025/03/11 15:53