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regular-shaped

|reg-u-lar-shaped|

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/ˈrɛɡjələr ʃeɪpt/

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/ˈrɛɡjʊlə ʃeɪpt/

consistent form

Etymology
Etymology Information

'regular-shaped' originates from the combination of 'regular' and 'shape,' where 'regular' comes from Latin 'regularis,' meaning 'consistent' or 'rule-based,' and 'shape' from Old English 'sceap,' meaning 'form.'

Historical Evolution

'regular' changed from the Latin word 'regularis' and eventually became the modern English word 'regular.' 'Shape' evolved from Old English 'sceap' to the modern English 'shape.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'regular' meant 'consistent or rule-based,' and 'shape' meant 'form.' Together, they describe something with a consistent form.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a consistent or uniform shape, often symmetrical or following a predictable pattern.

The artist preferred regular-shaped canvases for his paintings.

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Last updated: 2025/04/14 07:28