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randomly-formed

|ran-dom-ly-formed|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈrændəmli fɔrmd/

🇬🇧

/ˈrændəmli fɔːmd/

without specific pattern

Etymology
Etymology Information

'randomly-formed' originates from the English word 'random,' which comes from the Old French word 'randir,' meaning 'to run' or 'to gallop,' combined with 'formed,' from the Latin 'formare,' meaning 'to shape.'

Historical Evolution

'randomly' evolved from the Middle English 'randoun,' meaning 'impetuous course,' and 'formed' from the Old French 'former,' meaning 'to form or shape.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'random' meant 'impetuous or forceful,' but over time it evolved to mean 'without a specific pattern or order.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or structured without a specific pattern or order.

The artist's sculpture was a randomly-formed piece of abstract art.

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Last updated: 2025/03/17 09:24