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proactively-shaped

|pro-ac-tive-ly-shaped|

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/proʊˈæktɪvli ʃeɪpt/

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/prəʊˈæktɪvli ʃeɪpt/

formed with foresight

Etymology
Etymology Information

'proactively-shaped' originates from the combination of 'proactive' and 'shaped'. 'Proactive' comes from the Latin prefix 'pro-' meaning 'forward' and 'active' from Latin 'activus', meaning 'engaged in action'. 'Shaped' is derived from Old English 'sceapian', meaning 'to form or create'.

Historical Evolution

'Proactively-shaped' combines the modern English word 'proactive' with 'shaped', reflecting a modern approach to planning and design.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'proactive' meant 'acting in anticipation', and 'shaped' meant 'formed'. Together, they evolved to mean 'formed with anticipation of future needs'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

formed or influenced in a way that anticipates future needs or challenges.

The company's strategy was proactively-shaped to address potential market changes.

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Last updated: 2025/06/26 19:29