distinctly-shaped
|dis-tinct-ly-shaped|
/dɪˈstɪŋktli ʃeɪpt/
clear form
Etymology
'distinctly-shaped' originates from the combination of 'distinctly' and 'shaped'. 'Distinctly' comes from Latin 'distinctus', meaning 'separated' or 'distinguished', and 'shaped' from Old English 'sceapian', meaning 'to create or form'.
'distinctly' evolved from the Latin 'distinctus' through Old French 'distinct', while 'shaped' evolved from Old English 'sceapian'. The combination of these words into 'distinctly-shaped' is a modern English formation.
Initially, 'distinctly' meant 'separated' or 'distinguished', and 'shaped' meant 'to form'. Together, they now mean 'having a clear and recognizable form'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a clear and easily recognizable shape or form.
The sculpture was distinctly-shaped, making it stand out in the gallery.
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Last updated: 2025/04/29 17:37