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obviously-shaped

|ob-vi-ous-ly-shaped|

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/ˈɑːbviəsli ʃeɪpt/

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/ˈɒbviəsli ʃeɪpt/

clearly defined form

Etymology
Etymology Information

'obviously-shaped' originates from the English word 'obvious,' which comes from Latin 'obvius,' meaning 'in the way' or 'meeting,' and 'shape,' from Old English 'sceap,' meaning 'form or figure.'

Historical Evolution

'obvious' evolved from Latin 'obvius' through Old French 'obvieus' and Middle English 'obvious,' while 'shape' evolved from Old English 'sceap' to Middle English 'shapen.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'obvious' meant 'in the way' or 'meeting,' but over time it evolved to mean 'easily perceived or understood.' 'Shape' has largely retained its original meaning of 'form or figure.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a shape that is clear and easy to recognize.

The sculpture was obviously-shaped to resemble a human figure.

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Last updated: 2025/05/13 08:30