disputably-formed
|dis-put-a-bly-formed|
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/dɪˈspjuːtəbli fɔːrmd/
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/dɪˈspjuːtəbli fɔːmd/
open to debate
Etymology
'disputably-formed' originates from the English word 'dispute,' which comes from the Latin word 'disputare,' meaning 'to discuss or argue,' and 'formed,' from the Latin 'formare,' meaning 'to shape or create.'
'disputare' transformed into the Old French word 'disputer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dispute.' 'Formare' evolved into the Old French 'former,' leading to the modern English 'form.'
Initially, 'dispute' meant 'to discuss or argue,' and 'form' meant 'to shape or create.' The combination 'disputably-formed' suggests something created in a manner open to debate.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
formed in a manner that is open to dispute or debate.
The theory was disputably-formed, leading to much academic debate.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 19:23
