loosely-formed
|loose-ly-formed|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈluːsli fɔːrmd/
🇬🇧
/ˈluːsli fɔːmd/
not tightly structured
Etymology
Etymology Information
'loosely-formed' originates from the combination of 'loose' and 'formed', where 'loose' meant 'not tight' and 'formed' meant 'shaped or structured'.
Historical Evolution
'loose' changed from Old English 'lēas' meaning 'free from' and 'formed' from Latin 'formare' meaning 'to shape'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'loose' meant 'free from restraint', and 'formed' meant 'shaped'. Together, they evolved to mean 'not tightly structured'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/13 14:12