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stably-formed

|sta-bly-formed|

B2

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/ˈsteɪbli fɔrmd/

🇬🇧

/ˈsteɪbli fɔːmd/

consistent structure

Etymology
Etymology Information

'stably-formed' originates from the combination of 'stable' and 'formed', where 'stable' comes from Latin 'stabilis', meaning 'firm' or 'steadfast', and 'formed' from Latin 'formare', meaning 'to shape'.

Historical Evolution

'stabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'stable', and 'formare' into the Old French 'former', eventually becoming the modern English words 'stable' and 'form'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'stable' meant 'firm or steadfast', and 'form' meant 'to shape', which together evolved into the meaning of 'having a stable or consistent structure'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a stable or consistent structure or form.

The bridge was stably-formed to withstand strong winds.

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Last updated: 2025/03/18 05:33