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ordinary-shaped

|or-di-na-ry-shaped|

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/ˈɔːrdəˌneri ʃeɪpt/

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/ˈɔːdɪnəri ʃeɪpt/

typical form

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ordinary-shaped' originates from the combination of 'ordinary' and 'shaped', where 'ordinary' comes from Latin 'ordinarius', meaning 'regular' or 'usual', and 'shaped' is derived from Old English 'sceapian', meaning 'to form or create'.

Historical Evolution

'ordinary' evolved from the Latin 'ordinarius' through Old French 'ordinaire', and 'shaped' from Old English 'sceapian'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'ordinary' meant 'regular' or 'usual', and 'shaped' meant 'formed'. Together, they describe something with a typical form.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a shape that is typical or usual, not unusual or unique.

The vase was ordinary-shaped, with no unique features.

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Last updated: 2025/04/02 01:25