inflexibly-formed
|in-flex-i-bly-formed|
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/ɪnˈflɛksəbli fɔrmd/
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/ɪnˈflɛksɪbli fɔːmd/
rigidly structured
Etymology
'inflexibly-formed' originates from the combination of 'inflexible' and 'formed', where 'inflexible' means 'not flexible' and 'formed' means 'shaped or structured'.
The term 'inflexibly-formed' combines the adjective 'inflexible' with the past participle 'formed', creating a compound adjective.
Initially, 'inflexible' meant 'not capable of being bent', and 'formed' meant 'shaped'. Together, they convey the idea of something that is rigidly structured.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rigidly structured or shaped; not easily altered or modified.
The rules were inflexibly-formed, leaving no room for exceptions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/13 14:34