exactly-formed
|ex-act-ly-formed|
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/ɪɡˈzæktli fɔrmd/
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/ɪɡˈzæktli fɔːmd/
precisely shaped
Etymology
Etymology Information
'exactly-formed' originates from the combination of 'exactly' and 'formed', where 'exactly' means 'in a precise manner' and 'formed' means 'shaped or structured'.
Historical Evolution
'exactly' comes from the Latin word 'exactus', meaning 'precise', and 'formed' comes from the Latin word 'formare', meaning 'to shape'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'precisely shaped', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
precisely shaped or structured.
The sculpture was exactly-formed, capturing every detail.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 18:59