doubtfully-formed
|doubt-ful-ly-formed|
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/ˈdaʊtfəli fɔrmd/
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/ˈdaʊtfəli fɔːmd/
uncertainly shaped
Etymology
Etymology Information
'doubtfully-formed' originates from the combination of 'doubtfully' and 'formed', where 'doubtfully' is derived from 'doubt', which comes from the Latin word 'dubitare', meaning 'to hesitate'.
Historical Evolution
'doubtfully' evolved from the Old French 'douter', and 'formed' from the Latin 'formare', meaning 'to shape'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'doubtfully' meant 'with hesitation', and 'formed' meant 'shaped'. Together, they imply something shaped with uncertainty.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not clearly or convincingly shaped or structured.
The sculpture was doubtfully-formed, leaving viewers puzzled.
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Last updated: 2025/04/29 08:06