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rapidly-formed

|rap-id-ly-formed|

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/ˈræpɪdli fɔrmd/

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/ˈræpɪdli fɔːmd/

quickly shaped

Etymology
Etymology Information

'rapidly-formed' originates from the combination of 'rapidly' and 'formed', where 'rapidly' is derived from the Latin word 'rapidus', meaning 'swift', and 'formed' is from the Old English 'formian', meaning 'to shape'.

Historical Evolution

'rapidly' evolved from the Latin 'rapidus' through Old French 'rapide', and 'formed' from Old English 'formian'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'rapidly' meant 'swiftly', and 'formed' meant 'to shape'. Together, they convey the idea of something shaped quickly.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or developed quickly.

The rapidly-formed team managed to complete the project ahead of schedule.

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Last updated: 2025/03/20 22:05