decisively-formed
|de-ci-sive-ly-formed|
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/dɪˈsaɪsɪvli fɔrmd/
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/dɪˈsaɪsɪvli fɔːmd/
clearly defined
Etymology
'decisively-formed' originates from the combination of 'decisively' and 'formed'. 'Decisively' comes from the Latin word 'decidere', meaning 'to decide', and 'formed' comes from the Latin 'formare', meaning 'to shape'.
'Decidere' transformed into the Old French word 'decider', and eventually became the modern English word 'decide'. 'Formare' transformed into the Old French word 'former', and eventually became the modern English word 'form'.
Initially, 'decidere' meant 'to cut off' or 'to decide', and 'formare' meant 'to shape'. Over time, these meanings evolved into the current usage of 'decisively-formed', meaning 'clearly defined'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a shape or structure that is clearly defined or determined with certainty.
The sculpture was decisively-formed, leaving no room for interpretation.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 15:08
