inelegantly-formed
|in-el-e-gant-ly-formed|
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/ɪnˈɛlɪɡəntli fɔrmd/
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/ɪnˈɛlɪɡəntli fɔːmd/
awkwardly shaped
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inelegantly-formed' originates from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'elegant' from Latin 'elegans', meaning 'tasteful' or 'refined'.
Historical Evolution
'Inelegantly' evolved from the Latin 'inelegans', and 'formed' from the Old English 'formed', eventually combining to form the modern English term 'inelegantly-formed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not elegantly shaped', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking grace or refinement in form or structure.
The sculpture was inelegantly-formed, with rough edges and an awkward stance.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 02:03