statically-formed
|stat-i-cal-ly-formed|
C1
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/ˈstætɪkli fɔrmd/
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/ˈstætɪkli fɔːmd/
fixed structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'statically-formed' originates from the combination of 'static' and 'formed'. 'Static' comes from the Greek word 'statikos', meaning 'causing to stand', and 'formed' is derived from the Latin 'formare', meaning 'to shape'.
Historical Evolution
'Static' evolved from the Greek 'statikos' through Latin 'staticus', and 'formed' from Latin 'formare', eventually combining in modern English to form 'statically-formed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'static' meant 'causing to stand', and 'formed' meant 'to shape'. Together, they now describe something created in a fixed manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/29 22:02
