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formally-produced

|for-mal-ly-pro-duced|

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/ˈfɔːrməli prəˈduːst/

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/ˈfɔːməli prəˈdjuːst/

officially made

Etymology
Etymology Information

'formally-produced' originates from the combination of 'formal' and 'produce,' where 'formal' means 'following established conventions' and 'produce' means 'to create or manufacture.'

Historical Evolution

'Formally' and 'produced' have been used separately in English since the Middle Ages, but their combination into 'formally-produced' is a modern construct to describe items made with adherence to formal standards.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'formal' and 'produce' were used separately, but their combination now specifically refers to items made with formal standards.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or manufactured in a manner that adheres to established procedures or standards.

The formally-produced report was submitted to the board for review.

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Last updated: 2025/06/27 01:26