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emotionally-shaped

|e-mo-tion-al-ly-shaped|

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/ɪˈmoʊʃənəli ʃeɪpt/

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/ɪˈməʊʃənəli ʃeɪpt/

formed by emotions

Etymology
Etymology Information

'emotionally-shaped' originates from the combination of 'emotionally' and 'shaped', where 'emotionally' is derived from 'emotion', meaning 'a strong feeling', and 'shaped' from 'shape', meaning 'to form or mold'.

Historical Evolution

'Emotionally' evolved from the Latin word 'emotio', meaning 'a moving, stirring', and 'shaped' from the Old English 'sceapian', meaning 'to create, form'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'emotionally' meant 'in a manner related to emotions', and 'shaped' meant 'formed'. Together, they evolved to mean 'formed by emotions'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

formed or influenced by emotions.

Her decisions were emotionally-shaped, often leading to unpredictable outcomes.

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Last updated: 2025/05/13 03:44