'meticulously-formed' originates from the Latin word 'meticulosus,' where 'metus' meant 'fear' or 'anxiety,' indicating a careful or cautious approach.

'meticulosus' transformed into the English word 'meticulous,' and eventually combined with 'formed' to create the modern English term 'meticulously-formed.'

Initially, 'meticulosus' meant 'fearful,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'careful and precise.'