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obviously-formed

|ob-vi-ous-ly-formed|

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/ˈɑːbviəsli fɔːrmd/

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/ˈɒbviəsli fɔːmd/

clearly shaped

Etymology
Etymology Information

'obviously-formed' originates from the English word 'obvious,' which comes from Latin 'obvius,' meaning 'in the way' or 'meeting,' and 'formed,' from Latin 'formare,' meaning 'to shape.'

Historical Evolution

'obvious' changed from the Latin word 'obvius' and 'formed' from 'formare,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'obviously-formed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'obvious' meant 'in the way' or 'meeting,' and 'formed' meant 'to shape.' Over time, it evolved into its current meaning of 'clearly shaped or structured.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

clearly or evidently shaped or structured.

The sculpture was obviously-formed, showcasing the artist's attention to detail.

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Last updated: 2025/05/21 11:24