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expectedly-formed

|ex-pect-ed-ly-formed|

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/ɪkˈspɛktɪdli fɔrmd/

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/ɪkˈspɛktɪdli fɔːmd/

predictably shaped

Etymology
Etymology Information

'expectedly-formed' originates from the combination of 'expectedly' and 'formed', where 'expectedly' is derived from the Latin 'expectare', meaning 'to look out for', and 'formed' from the Latin 'formare', meaning 'to shape'.

Historical Evolution

'expectedly' evolved from the Latin 'expectare' through Old French 'expecter', and 'formed' from Latin 'formare' through Old French 'former'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'expectedly' meant 'in a manner that is looked out for', and 'formed' meant 'shaped'. Together, they convey the idea of being shaped in a predictable manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

formed in a manner that was anticipated or predicted.

The sculpture was expectedly-formed, matching the artist's initial sketches.

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Last updated: 2025/03/15 11:44