pre-formed
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/priːˈfɔːrmd/
🇬🇧
/priːˈfɔːmd/
(pre-form)
already shaped
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-formed' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'formed' from Old English 'formian' meaning 'to shape or create'.
Historical Evolution
'formian' transformed into the Middle English word 'formen', and eventually became the modern English word 'form'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to shape or create', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'already shaped or created before use'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
already formed or shaped before use or application.
The pre-formed panels made the construction process much faster.
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Last updated: 2025/03/14 14:28