ordinary-shaped
|or-di-na-ry-shaped|
B2
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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
Last updated: 2025/04/02 01:25
