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inconspicuously-formed

|in-con-spic-u-ous-ly-formed|

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/ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjuəsli fɔrmd/

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/ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjʊəsli fɔːmd/

subtly formed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'inconspicuously-formed' originates from the Latin word 'inconspicuus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'conspicuus' meant 'visible or noticeable.'

Historical Evolution

'inconspicuus' transformed into the English word 'inconspicuous,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inconspicuously-formed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not visible or noticeable,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'formed in a manner that is not easily noticeable.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

formed in a manner that is not easily noticeable or does not attract attention.

The sculpture was inconspicuously-formed, blending seamlessly with its surroundings.

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Last updated: 2025/05/13 06:29