questionably-formed
|ques-tion-a-bly-formed|
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/ˈkwɛs.tʃə.nə.bli fɔrmd/
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/ˈkwɛs.tʃə.nə.bli fɔːmd/
doubtful shape
Etymology
'questionably-formed' originates from the combination of 'questionably' and 'formed'. 'Questionably' comes from the word 'question', which originates from Latin 'quaestionem', meaning 'a seeking, inquiry'. 'Formed' comes from Latin 'formare', meaning 'to form, shape'.
'questionably-formed' is a modern English compound adjective formed by combining 'questionably' and 'formed'.
Initially, 'questionably' meant 'in a manner that is open to doubt or questioning', and 'formed' meant 'having a particular shape'. Together, they convey the idea of something shaped in a way that invites doubt.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a structure or shape that is doubtful or uncertain in its correctness or appropriateness.
The sculpture was questionably-formed, leaving many to wonder about the artist's intent.
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