crudely-formed
|crude-ly-formed|
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/ˈkruːdli fɔːrmd/
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/ˈkruːdli fɔːmd/
roughly made
Etymology
Etymology Information
'crudely-formed' originates from the word 'crude,' which comes from Latin, specifically the word 'crudus,' meaning 'raw' or 'unrefined.'
Historical Evolution
'crudus' transformed into the Old French word 'crude,' and eventually became the modern English word 'crude.' The suffix '-ly' and the word 'formed' were added to create 'crudely-formed.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'crude' meant 'raw' or 'unrefined,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage when combined with 'formed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or made in a rough or unrefined manner.
The sculpture was crudely-formed, lacking any fine details.
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Last updated: 2025/05/13 07:14
