rigidly-formed
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/ˈrɪdʒɪdli fɔrmd/
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/ˈrɪdʒɪdli fɔːmd/
strictly shaped
Etymology
'rigidly-formed' originates from the combination of 'rigidly' and 'formed'. 'Rigidly' comes from 'rigid', which originates from Latin 'rigidus', meaning 'stiff'. 'Formed' comes from Latin 'formare', meaning 'to shape'.
'Rigidly' evolved from the Latin 'rigidus' through Old French 'rigide', and 'formed' evolved from Latin 'formare' through Old French 'former'.
Initially, 'rigidly' meant 'stiffly' and 'formed' meant 'shaped'. Together, they convey the idea of being shaped in a strict manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or shaped in a strict, inflexible manner.
The sculpture was rigidly-formed, leaving no room for interpretation.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 08:34