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evidently-shaped

|ev-i-dent-ly-shaped|

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/ˈɛvɪdəntli ʃeɪpt/

clearly formed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'evidently-shaped' originates from the English word 'evident,' which comes from the Latin word 'evidens,' meaning 'clear, obvious,' and the English word 'shape,' which comes from the Old English 'sceapian,' meaning 'to create, form.'

Historical Evolution

'Evident' changed from the Latin word 'evidens' and 'shape' from the Old English 'sceapian,' eventually combining to form the modern English term 'evidently-shaped.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'evident' meant 'clear or obvious,' and 'shape' meant 'to form or create.' The combination 'evidently-shaped' retains the meaning of being clearly formed or obvious in appearance.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a form or appearance that is clearly visible or obvious.

The sculpture was evidently-shaped to resemble a human figure.

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Last updated: 2025/05/30 04:45