distinctly-formed
|dis-tinct-ly-formed|
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/dɪˈstɪŋktli fɔrmd/
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/dɪˈstɪŋktli fɔːmd/
clearly shaped
Etymology
Etymology Information
'distinctly-formed' originates from the combination of 'distinctly' and 'formed', where 'distinctly' means 'clearly' and 'formed' means 'shaped'.
Historical Evolution
'Distinctly' and 'formed' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'distinctly-formed' is a modern usage to describe something clearly shaped.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'distinctly' meant 'clearly' and 'formed' meant 'shaped', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
clearly and uniquely shaped or structured.
The sculpture was distinctly-formed, standing out among the others.
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Last updated: 2025/03/27 17:59