standard-shaped
|stan-dard-shaped|
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/ˈstændərd-ʃeɪpt/
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/ˈstændəd-ʃeɪpt/
conforming form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'standard-shaped' originates from the combination of 'standard' and 'shaped', where 'standard' refers to a level of quality or attainment and 'shaped' refers to the form or outline of something.
Historical Evolution
The term 'standard-shaped' evolved from the need to describe objects that conform to a recognized form or size.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a recognized form', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a form or appearance that conforms to a recognized standard or norm.
The standard-shaped containers are easier to stack.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 22:41