prior-formed
|pri-or-formed|
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/ˈpraɪər fɔrmd/
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/ˈpraɪə fɔːmd/
previously created
Etymology
Etymology Information
'prior-formed' originates from the combination of 'prior,' meaning 'before,' and 'formed,' meaning 'shaped or created.'
Historical Evolution
'Prior' comes from Latin 'prior,' meaning 'former' or 'earlier,' and 'formed' comes from Latin 'formare,' meaning 'to shape.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'formed before a certain point in time,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
previously formed or created.
The prior-formed opinions of the committee influenced the decision.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 23:59