formally-made
|for - mal - ly - made|
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/ˈfɔːrməli meɪd/
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/ˈfɔːməli meɪd/
created in a formal way
Etymology
'formally-made' is a compound of 'formally' and 'made.' 'Formally' comes from 'formal,' which originates from Latin 'formalis,' meaning 'pertaining to form,' and 'made' is the past participle of 'make,' from Old English 'macian,' meaning 'to make or create.'
'formally' developed from Middle English 'formel' and Latin 'formalis,' while 'made' comes from Old English 'macian.' The phrase 'formally-made' is a modern English compound used to describe something created in a formal way.
Initially, 'formally' meant 'in a formal manner,' and 'made' meant 'created.' Together, 'formally-made' has always meant 'created in a formal manner.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
made in a formal manner; produced according to established rules, procedures, or conventions.
The contract is a formally-made document.
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Last updated: 2025/08/03 22:39
