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English

randomly-shaped

|ran-dom-ly-shaped|

B2

/ˈrændəmli ʃeɪpt/

irregular form

Etymology
Etymology Information

'randomly-shaped' originates from the combination of 'randomly' and 'shaped', where 'randomly' is derived from 'random', meaning 'without definite aim, direction, rule, or method', and 'shaped' is derived from 'shape', meaning 'to give a particular form or shape to something'.

Historical Evolution

'randomly' evolved from the Middle English word 'randoun', and 'shaped' evolved from the Old English word 'sceapian'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'randomly' meant 'with no specific pattern', and 'shaped' meant 'formed or molded'. Together, they describe something formed without a specific pattern.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a shape that is not regular or predictable.

The artist created a sculpture with a randomly-shaped base.

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Last updated: 2025/03/25 02:00